Staff Backend Engineer (AdTech)

TL;DR

Staff Backend Engineer (Java/AdTech): Designing and developing a high-scale Publisher Ads & Monetization platform handling billions of requests per day with an accent on scalability, reliability, and performance engineering. Focus on architecting end-to-end backend solutions, implementing asynchronous processing, and mentoring junior engineers.

Location: San Francisco, California, USA

Salary: $111,780 - $206,882 Annual

Company

hirify.global is a leading game developer building monetization technology for Xbox surfaces and ad-supported gameplay.

What you will do

• Design and develop a highly scalable and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform handling billions of requests per day.
• Architect complex backend systems in collaboration with architects and peer engineering teams.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements through collaboration with product teams.
• Partner with DevOps engineers to ensure operational excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical growth within the team.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant professional experience (12+ years total).
• Expert knowledge of Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.
• Experience with NoSQL systems such as Bigtable and Elastic.
• Proficiency in multi-threading and asynchronous processing.
• Proven ability to design overall architecture for end-to-end solutions.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to San Francisco, USA.

Nice to have

• Experience with AdTech platforms (AdServing, Demand Side Platform).
• Proficiency with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or AWS.
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes, and Google BigQuery.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
• Mental health, wellbeing, and fitness programs.
• Access to free and discounted games.
• Relocation assistance available if required to move for the role.