Lead Software Engineer - Inventory & Pixels
Published on May 03, 2024
StackAdapt is an industry-leading programmatic advertising partner of choice for advertisers and marketers. Our work in machine learning and data science sets us apart. It helps us understand the complexity of human behaviour, master the art of problem solving, and invent technology to revolutionize how brands reach consumers.
StackAdapt is the #1 performing native advertising platform helping brands accelerate customer engagement and acquisition. This state-of-the-art platform is where some of the most progressive work in machine learning meets cutting-edge user experience.
Ranking the highest in performance by G2 Crowd for the fourth time, we're one of the fastest growing companies in Canada and ranks 6th in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 ranking and 23rd in Fast 500 in North America.
We're seeking a technical lead engineer to help lead our growing full-stack engineering team. The digital advertising industry is riddled with interesting challenges as we continue to scale out our platform with a fast growing list of customers. Our technologies include Ruby on Rails, Go, React, GraphQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, Amazon Redshift, and others.
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About the Inventory & Pixels team:
This team owns two areas, Inventory and Pixels both of which are client facing full stack feature development. Inventory is a feature that offers our customers a curated list of domains that are either more premium or are better suited to a particular genre. We also support the internal team with an admin tool that helps them create and manage their inventory.
StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in North America for this position.
What You'll be doing
- Leading a team of 4-5 that builds solutions to help customers create target audiences and track them using pixel technology
- Mentor teams of talented engineers within full-stack web engineering
- Promote software development best-practices and conduct rigorous code reviews
- Plan ahead and architect scalable web APIs, component library and backend systems
- Rigorously identify and solve technical challenges
- Write code as needed, such as those involving issue resolution and low-effort high-impact items
- Work closely with Product Managers and Designers to ensure requirements and priorities align
- Conduct interviews to attract and identify potential high performing candidates
- Balance and prioritize projects to maximize efficiency and ensure company objectives are achieved
What We Are Looking For
- Proven track record of delivering results and leading growing, high-impact teams
- At least 5 years experience of software development in web technologies and architecting scalable systems in a successful high-growth technology company
- Experience with at least 3 direct reports in a leadership role
- You have in-depth experience with CSS, HTML, JavaScript or Typescript.
- You have experience working with modern frontend libraries and frameworks (eg. React, Redux, Jest etc.)
- Experience scaling a Ruby on Rails backend architecture is a plus
- A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals (we have not forgotten our basics!) - data structures, system design, cloud computing, full-stack development etc.
- Passion to build a positive and fun engineering culture
StackAdapters Enjoy
- Competitive salary + equity
- RRSP matching
- 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
- Access to a comprehensive mental health care platformFull benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
- Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
- Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
- An awesome parental leave policy
- A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
- Our social and team events!
StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.
About StackAdapt
We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:
2024 Best Workplaces for Women and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
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