Staff Software Engineer (Ads Engineering, AI-Native)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Ads Engineering): Architecting and scaling high-availability backend services for a global AdServer and Exchange platform with an accent on distributed systems, low-latency performance, and Java-based infrastructure. Focus on integrating AI-native workflows to drive engineering velocity, managing 20+ billion daily events, and leading technical strategy for monetization ecosystems.

Location: Must be based in the US or Canada

Salary: $152,000–$280,500 USD (US) / $220,000–$260,000 CAD (Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a category-leading mobile membership platform serving nearly 100 million monthly active users with services focused on family safety, coordination, and peace of mind.

What you will do

• Shape the technical direction of the AdServer and Exchange platform to support 20+ billion daily events.
• Drive architectural decisions for system resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance in multi-data center environments.
• Lead complex technical initiatives end-to-end, aligning multiple teams around clear architectural outcomes.
• Advance automation and quality practices, including AI-driven API validation and testing strategies.
• Mentor senior engineers and act as a force multiplier to increase the organization's technical depth.
• Partner with Product and Design to unlock new monetization opportunities through innovative ad formats.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US or Canada
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Java and multi-threaded system design
• Proven track record of architecting and operating high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
• Strong expertise in cloud-native environments, ideally AWS
• Experience with AdTech ecosystems or Real-Time Bidding frameworks is highly desirable

Nice to have

• Experience integrating 3rd party Demand & Supply partners
• Deep understanding of data consistency, performance trade-offs, and capacity planning

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay, equity, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (US) or RRSP with DPSP (Canada)
• Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off
• Remote-first work environment with equipment and tool reimbursement
• Learning and development programs and Employee Assistance Program for mental wellness