# Staff Software Engineer, Programmatic Ads
**Company:** [Pinterest](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/pinterest)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Salary:** $208K-$365K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Openrtb, Backend Development, Distributed Systems, A/B Testing, Ad Serving Platform, Ad Exchange, Demand-Side Platform, Supply-Side Platform, Java, Python
**Posted:** 2026-02-11
> Leads partner integrations for programmatic ads using OpenRTB, drives full development lifecycle, optimizes performance, and mentors engineers. Requires 8+ years backend experience in distributed systems and ad tech knowledge.
## Job Description
## What you’ll do:
- Lead one or two partner integrations, working closely with product managers, data scientists, other cross-functional teams, and external partners to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Independently drive the full software development lifecycle, including ideation, technical design, prototyping, development, and release.
- Independently drive problem-solving and product iterations by utilizing A/B testing.
- Establish and maintain a high standard for technical excellence and production quality.
- Mentor junior engineers on the team and provide design and coding feedback.

## What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related field or equivalent experience.
- **8+ years** of hands-on backend software engineering experience in large-scale distributed systems.
- Passion for working on ad products.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical mindset, with the ability to use data to guide decisions.
- Experience with ad serving platform, ad exchange, supply-side platform, or demand-side platform.
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