Backend Engineer (AdTech) ID52365

AgileEngine • Downey, CA

44d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Middle/Senior Backend Engineer to help architect and scale a modern Ads platform powering campaign management, targeting, delivery, and reporting. In this role, you will design high-performance backend systems and APIs that process large volumes of advertising data with reliability and low latency. You’ll influence platform architecture, drive engineering best practices, and collaborate across product and data teams to shape scalable AdTech solutions in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• 3-4 years of software development experience building scalable systems (using any backend frameworks)
• Experience with AdTech
• General familiarity with the programmatic advertising ecosystem (e.g., DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, OpenRTB, identity and addressability solutions, and ad operations workflows)
• Strong computer science fundamentals based on a degree in Computer Science or distinctive work experience in software development
• Solid understanding of distributed system architecture focusing on availability, reliability and performance
• Strong focus on execution and delivery of the product
• Exceptional attention to detail and focus on quality and long-term goals
• Strong communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to provide guidance, mentorship, and support
• A leadership mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where learning and adaptability are key
• Upper-intermediate English level

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including DSPs, SSPs, ad exchanges, affiliate programs, and ad operations workflows
• Experience with technologies and standards such as Prebid.js, Prebid Server, Google Ad Manager, Amazon UAM/TAM, OpenRTB, and identity and addressability solutions.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and evolve core systems for the Ads platform
• Design APIs and services supporting campaign management, targeting, delivery, attribution, and reporting
• Build and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems processing large volumes of events and data
• Own critical systems end-to-end, including design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing improvements
• Drive architectural decisions and establish patterns that support scalability, reliability, and developer productivity
• Collaborate closely with product, data, and partner teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
• Provide technical leadership through design reviews, system discussions, and mentoring other engineers
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and long-term platform vision
• Participate in hiring and help grow a strong, high-performing team.

Benefits

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees