Staff Engineer (Java, Ad Tech)

TL;DR

Staff Engineer (Java, Ad Tech): Building and optimizing high-performance ad server systems for real-time ad delivery with an accent on low-latency solutions, system modernization, and observability. Focus on architecting multithreaded, non-blocking systems, leading technical projects, and addressing Ad Tech domain-specific challenges.

Location: Hybrid in New York City, New York (Monday and Friday remote, Tuesday-Thursday in-office)

Salary: $150,000–$170,000 annually, plus bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global is the world's largest independent sell-side advertising platform, enabling publishers to monetize content across various screens and formats.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize scalable, low-latency solutions for ad-serving operations, ensuring millisecond response times.
• Architect and optimize multithreaded, non-blocking systems using frameworks such as Vert.x.
• Lead the modernization of legacy Java/Tomcat systems, implementing best practices and adopting modern technologies.
• Design and implement robust monitoring and observability systems using AWS-native and third-party tools.
• Leverage AWS infrastructure to build and optimize services, and architect scalable storage and caching solutions.
• Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering engineering excellence within the team.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in multithreaded programming and non-blocking frameworks like Vert.x.
• Proficiency in Java (modern frameworks such as Spring Boot are a plus).
• Experience in designing and optimizing distributed systems for high throughput, low latency, and high availability.
• Hands-on experience with caching (Memcached, Redis) and databases (Aerospike, MySQL, Postgres).
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS-native solutions.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems, feature development, and system modernization.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with ECS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Knowledge of Real-Time Bidding (RTB), SSPs, DSPs, and ad delivery systems.
• Familiarity with the challenges and solutions in the Ad Tech ecosystem.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with two days remote and three days on-site in New York City.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One.
• Generous Time Off, Holiday Breaks, and Quarterly Wellness Days.
• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan, with a 401k Retirement Savings Plan and Employer Match.
• Catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training, and development in offices.
• Community Service and Volunteer Events, plus Company-Matched Charitable Contributions.