Software Engineer II, Ad Apps

GumGum, Inc.•Santa Monica, CA

37d•$148,000 - $167,500•Hybrid

About The Position

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don't need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data. To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers A Software Engineer II on the Advertising Applications team at GumGum builds and maintains a variety of web applications used by both internal and external users. This role is for a fullstack engineer who will work on both the frontend and backend, participating in a team that prioritizes skill sharing and learning. They will make an impact by developing applications used every day across the company. This role will have a collaborative perspective, supporting the design and direction of projects with feedback from other engineers, product managers, and QA to build key sections of the various applications. An engineer in this role is familiar with and works in technologies such as React, Redux, TypeScript, and Java/Spring on the Backend for the API. Note: GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely/from home. For this position, in-person/office collaboration is required 2 days per week, supporting a balanced approach to flexibility and team engagement.

Requirements

3+ years Software Engineer experience, including JavaScript
Candidate has shipped code to production
3+ years experience with React
2+ years experience with Java
Core understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Use of Git and command-line tools
Comfortable using browser developer tools and build tools such as Webpack or build
Understanding of responsive design concepts and cross-browser compatibility
Understanding of deployment pipeline and processes for releases.
Prioritization of tasks in alignment with company goals.
Good knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with RESTful API concepts

Nice To Haves

Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain new features and improvements for a variety of React web applications
Develop backend functionality with Java/Spring, including extending and maintaining APIs
Support more senior engineers with projects from inception to production release (and beyond)
Collaborate regularly with other teams such as DevOps, Designers, and Product to optimize our applications and brainstorm creative solutions together
Implement tests and ensure proper functionality and graceful degradation on multiple browsers
Help troubleshoot user reported issues from the team's applications
Work with stakeholders in various departments to fully understand business requirements and translate them into the development of the products
Develop a deep understanding of the advertising industry as required to be able to make decisions about our technical approach and provide our users with more efficient applications
Create new web applications from the ground up if needed
Share knowledge by contributing to our technical blog and giving presentations/talks

Benefits

At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness.
The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, and depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or stock incentive program.
Learn more about our U.S. benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits.

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