Staff Software Engineer - Ad Serving (AI)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer - Ad Serving (AI): Designing, developing, and operating an end-to-end enterprise platform for AI advertising solutions with an accent on scalability, reliability, and security for high-volume ad auctions. Focus on providing technical leadership, shaping the product roadmap, and exploring next-generation features including generative AI.

Location: Onsite in Menlo Park, California, United States. Up to 15% travel may be required.

Salary: $216,000 – $270,000 USD

Company

hirify.global builds powerful AI advertising solutions, transforming how businesses grow and compete in the digital economy.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and operate a fast, reliable, and secure end-to-end enterprise platform at scale.
• Build and maintain APIs and features for ad serving, while shaping the technical roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal/external engineering and cross-functional business teams.
• Engage directly with customers to identify needs, translate them into engineering solutions, and deliver outcomes.
• Contribute to the strategic vision of the platform, influencing technical decisions and long-term architecture.
• Explore and prototype next-generation features, including those enabled by generative AI.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software development experience using Java, C++, Go, or Python.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in delivering technical projects with a small team.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale distributed systems, from requirements gathering and design to production deployment.
• Experience in building platforms for digital advertising or e-commerce applications.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies (e.g., AWS, GCE, GCP, Beam, Spark, BigTable, BigQuery).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate ambiguous requirements into actionable solutions.
• Must be a United States resident for compensation and benefits.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on inclusion and belonging, valuing every voice for collective learning and growth.
• Uncapped growth mindset, encouraging curiosity and experimentation to push boundaries.
• Commitment to creating real value and delivering durable results for customers with rigor and integrity.
• Collaborative "one team" approach, proactively working together towards a shared mission.
• Competitive benefits package focused on employee well-being and career success.