Lead Engineer – Data Export & Data Warehouse
Description For Lead Engineer – Data Export & Data Warehouse
StackAdapt is a leading programmatic advertising platform that handles over 3,000,000 requests per second and processes terabytes of data daily. As the #1 performing platform in their space, they're seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead their backend engineering team's growth and innovation. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, focusing on building scalable data systems and pipelines.
The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Go, Ruby on Rails, Aerospike, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and more. The company maintains a strong culture of innovation and has been recognized for its workplace excellence, winning multiple awards including Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024 and being named among the Best Workplaces for Women.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in big data processing and technical leadership, combining strategic thinking with practical engineering expertise. They'll lead a talented team while actively contributing to architecture and code development. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including competitive compensation, 401k matching, flexible work arrangements, and strong support for professional development.
StackAdapt's remote-first culture welcomes diverse talent from across North America, fostering an inclusive environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. The company's rapid growth and technical excellence make this an exciting opportunity for a senior technical leader looking to make a significant impact in the adtech space.
Responsibilities For Lead Engineer – Data Export & Data Warehouse
- Architect scalable low-latency backend systems and data pipelines
- Lead and mentor a team of talented engineers within the backend distributed systems team
- Make a positive impact on the team's productivity and growth
- Promote software development best-practices and conduct rigorous code reviews
- Rigorously identify and solve technical challenges
- Conduct interviews to attract and identify potential high performing candidates
- Balance and prioritize projects to maximize efficiency
Requirements For Lead Engineer – Data Export & Data Warehouse
- Extensive experience with big data processing at terabytes scale or more
- Strong technical leadership skills with proven ability to define long-term engineering strategies
- Hybrid expertise in data engineering and software development
- Hands-on experience with data warehouse technologies
- Track record of building and scaling robust data pipelines and systems in production environments
- Ability to think strategically, lead technically, and inspire the team
Benefits For Lead Engineer – Data Export & Data Warehouse
- Highly competitive salary
- RRSP/401K matching
- 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
- Full benefits from day one of employment
- Work from home reimbursements
- Optional global WeWork membership
- Robust training and onboarding program
- Coverage for personal development initiatives
- Parental leave policy
- Mental health care platform access
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