Senior Software Engineer - CDS

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate high-throughput Java/Kotlin services that power our ad server and creative delivery pipelines
• Own systems end-to-end — from API design and ingestion flows to transformation, caching, and global delivery
• Work across the stack when needed (Rust services, Kafka streams, Terraform, relational databases) to solve the right problem with the right tool
• Improve performance, observability, and resiliency of critical production systems running at scale
• Partner closely with Product and Project leads to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions
• Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of our creative platform
• Raise the engineering bar through thoughtful code reviews, design discussions, and pragmatic best practices

Requirements

• 5+ years building production-grade backend systems in Java, Kotlin, or Scala
• Experience designing and operating high-scale, distributed systems
• Strong SQL fundamentals — schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and asynchronous processing patterns
• Comfort working across multiple technologies and services, even outside your primary language
• Product mindset — care about why you’re building something, not just what you’re building
• Practical use of AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, ChatGPT, LLM copilots) to improve speed and quality

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Rust services, Terraform

Compensation & Benefits

• 100% remote within the US
• Flexible vacation policy
• Annual vacation allowance for travel related expenses
• Three-day weekend every month of the year
• Competitive compensation
• 100% healthcare coverage
• 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent, medical, and dental care
• Access to coaching, therapy, and professional development