Lead Engineer- Stats and Analytics

Self-serve advertising platform specializing in multi-channel solutions, ranked as the #1 performing programmatic advertising platform.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Advertising
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Description For Lead Engineer- Stats and Analytics

StackAdapt is a leading programmatic advertising platform that handles over 3,000,000 requests per second and manages several terabytes of data daily. As the #1 performing platform in their space, they're seeking a Lead Engineer to spearhead their backend engineering team. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on distributed systems and scalable architectures.

The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies including Go, Ruby on Rails, Aerospike, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka, and more. The company maintains a strong focus on innovation and isn't afraid to experiment with new technologies. Their real-time advertising bidding system requires expertise in building and maintaining high-performance, scalable systems.

As a Lead Engineer, you'll be responsible for both technical architecture and team leadership. This includes mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and ensuring the team's productivity and growth. The role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership skills, with opportunities to influence technical decisions and team development.

StackAdapt has been recognized for its workplace culture and performance, ranking high in Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 and receiving numerous awards. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and embraces a remote-first culture, welcoming candidates from across North America. They pride themselves on maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of distributed systems experience and 1 year of leadership experience, combining technical excellence with the ability to guide and grow a team. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing technology company while working with cutting-edge technologies and leading a talented engineering team.

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Responsibilities For Lead Engineer- Stats and Analytics

  • 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- Stats and Analytics

Go
Ruby
Redis
Kafka
  • Proven track record of delivering results and leading growing, high-impact teams
  • At least 5 years experience of software development in distributed systems
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
  • Up to date knowledge and experience in the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks
  • Experience with Go and high performance databases is a plus

Benefits For Lead Engineer- Stats and Analytics

401k
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Education Budget
  • Highly competitive salary
  • RRSP/401K matching
  • 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
  • Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
  • 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
  • Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications
  • Parental leave policy
  • Social and team events

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