Senior Software Engineer (Ad Auctions)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Java/Distributed Systems): Designing and evolving real-time ads auction systems for CTV advertising with an accent on low-latency distributed services and yield optimization. Focus on building auction logic, scaling microservices, and implementing multi-objective optimization for marketplace efficiency.

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom. Hybrid (office Monday-Thursday)

Company

hirify.global is a leading TV streaming platform that connects consumers to content, enables publishers to monetize audiences, and provides advertisers with unique engagement capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead the design and implementation of real-time ads auction systems for CTV advertising across hirify.global platforms.
• Own core auction capabilities including ad pod construction, bid evaluation, ranking, pricing, and budget enforcement.
• Build low-latency, highly reliable distributed microservices serving billions of ad opportunities.
• Optimize SSP-side auction mechanisms and integrate with multiple DSPs and programmatic demand sources.
• Drive yield optimization through auction design, demand shaping, and pricing experiments.
• Collaborate with product, data science, and research teams to translate monetization goals into technical solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems and working with cloud platforms.
• Deep experience building microservices in Java for container platforms such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or similar cloud services.
• Experience with protocols and data formats such as REST, WebSockets, JSON, and Protobuf.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexible Fridays.
• Comprehensive benefits including healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life, and accident insurance.
• Retirement options such as 401(k) or pension plans.
• Global access to mental health and financial wellness support.
• Pragmatic, fast-paced culture focused on problem-solving and collaboration.