Staff Software Engineer (AdTech)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (AdTech): Driving the architectural vision and technical leadership for a high-scale AdTech platform supporting over 10 million daily orders with an accent on distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native performance. Focus on designing robust, high-availability solutions, mentoring engineering talent, and bridging business strategy with technical execution.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Berlin, Germany (Hybrid, 2 days/week in office)

Company

hirify.global is a pioneering global local delivery platform headquartered in Berlin, operating in over 70 countries and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Drive cross-tribe architectural vision and lead design initiatives for next-generation AdTech products.
• Solve complex scalability challenges in a high-throughput microservices ecosystem processing 10M+ daily orders.
• Set technical standards for code quality, observability, and performance optimization across squads.
• Partner with Product Management to define technical OKRs and reduce technical debt.
• Mentor Senior Engineers and influence stakeholders across the organization.
• Ensure seamless integration of distributed components into a cohesive platform architecture.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development experience with a track record of delivering large-scale distributed systems.
• Expert-level proficiency in backend development, microservices architecture, and event-driven design.
• Deep expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud-native infrastructure.
• Strong background in database optimization for both Relational and NoSQL technologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence cross-functional teams.
• Solid experience with monitoring and reliability strategies using tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana.

Nice to have

• Experience with AdTech products and domain-specific challenges.
• Knowledge of GenAI concepts including LLMs and Multi-Modal models.
• Active participation in the tech community, conferences, or open-source projects.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with a vibrant Berlin campus office.
• Comprehensive health benefits including gym subsidies, yoga, and health checkups.
• Professional development support with a 1,000 EUR annual educational budget.
• 27 days of annual leave with service-based increases.
• Financial perks including Employee Share Purchase Plan and corporate pension plan.
• Inclusive culture with diverse global teams and support for parental leave.