Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Ad Surfaces

Kargo•New York, NY

55d•$160,000•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to help lead the technical integration of next-generation advertising surfaces onto the Kargo platform. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, partnerships, and product — owning the technical execution required to bring new, non-traditional ad environments live at scale. You’ll act as the primary technical authority for partners and internal teams, translating complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance ad integrations across web, mobile, and emerging surfaces. This is a hands-on, highly visible role critical to expanding Kargo’s footprint across innovative ad formats and environments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a technical role within the ad tech or digital media industry (e.g., Integrations Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Technical Account Manager).
Proven experience in a client-facing or partner-facing role, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Deep understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, ad servers, VAST/VPAID, and core ad format implementations.
Expert proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting integrations across a variety of environments, including:
JavaScript: Advanced scripting and custom logic for non-standard DOM environments
HTML & CSS: Ensuring correct rendering and placement for overlays and interstitial formats
REST APIs: Direct experience working with REST APIs and JSON for client-server and server-server communication
Exceptional analytical and debugging skills, with a structured and methodical approach to solving problems in novel or unconventional advertising surfaces.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary technical point-of-contact for partners throughout the full integration lifecycle, including SaaS platforms, free-to-use digital services, and next-generation content providers.
Translate novel business and product requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions for new advertising surfaces.
Design, develop, implement, and maintain custom code and SDK integrations to onboard partner surfaces onto the Kargo platform.
Build and support integrations for diverse ad formats including overlays, interstitials, in-app placements, and custom contextual ad units.
Own hands-on implementation and optimization of integration mechanisms such as APIs, custom libraries, and header bidding / prebid frameworks.
Ensure high performance, low latency, and maximum revenue yield across web, mobile, and desktop application environments.
Diagnose and resolve complex ad-serving, latency, discrepancy, and implementation issues specific to new or non-standard surfaces.
Perform rigorous technical audits and QA on partner surfaces to ensure seamless ad delivery, compliance with Kargo specifications, and adherence to industry standards (IAB, privacy regulations, etc.).
Collaborate closely with Product, Business Development, and Sales to assess technical feasibility, scope integration projects, and advise on future ad placement opportunities.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including API specs, integration guides for non-standard environments, and best practices for internal teams and external partners.