Software Engineer II

TL;DR

Software Engineer II: Designing, building, and owning end-to-end data-focused products and backend infrastructure for a global advertising platform with an accent on scalability, performance, and distributed systems. Focus on building high-performance services, solving complex algorithmic challenges, and driving engineering excellence across the full development lifecycle.

Location: London, UK

Company

A global technology company building an intelligent advertising platform to create a better, more open internet for everyone.

What you will do

• Design, build, and own full lifecycle software development from inception to production.
• Drive complex changes involving multiple distributed system components.
• Deliver quality features with automated tests, metrics, and robust monitoring.
• Collaborate with global teams to align features with product roadmaps.
• Lead others through example, mentorship, and active participation in hiring activities.
• Understand business objectives to invent innovative solutions to engineering challenges.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional software development and engineering experience.
• Proficiency in at least one core language: C#, Java, C, C++, Python, SQL, or Scala.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals and distributed systems.
• Experience working in an agile, distributed team environment across time zones.
• Effective communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice to have

• Experience with database engines like Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres, AeroSpike, Vertica, or Redis.
• Background in building and maintaining micro-services architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, Kubernetes, or Kafka.
• Experience working with Git or Perforce version control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on an award-winning culture built on trust, ownership, empathy, and collaboration.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and creating a supportive, authentic work environment.
• Exposure to a wide variety of technical challenges and modern technologies at high scale.
• Emphasis on continuous learning, self-directed professional growth, and innovation.
• Global collaborative environment with opportunities to work across continents.