Principal Software Development Engineer (AdTech)

TL;DR

Principal Software Development Engineer (AdTech): Leading the technical direction and architecture of a large-scale data measurement platform with an accent on cloud-native design, real-time analytics, and high-volume data processing. Focus on driving innovation in ad measurement, mentoring engineering teams, and ensuring system scalability and reliability.

Location: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States. Hybrid schedule required for those local to Bellevue, WA or New York, NY; fully remote available for those located further away.

Salary: $163,620 - $212,710 USD Annually

Company

A fast-growing startup specializing in cross-platform ad measurement and data analytics.

What you will do

• Define and implement a forward-looking technical vision for the measurement and data processing platform.
• Lead the design of core architecture for real-time data ingestion and large-scale analytics.
• Identify and solve complex technical challenges in high-volume data processing and cloud infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for coding, design, and architecture.
• Collaborate with data science and product teams to shape user-centric, scalable solutions.
• Represent the company in industry forums and contribute to the broader technical community.

Requirements

• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available).
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure and data architecture.
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Spark, Flink, or Kafka.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with ad tech ecosystems including SSPs, DSPs, and clean rooms.
• Experience with modern data storage solutions like Snowflake or BigQuery.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary, variable commission, and annual bonus targets.
• Equity plan participation with stock options for all full-time employees.
• Hybrid and flexible workplace policy supporting both office-based and remote work.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-growth startup environment.
• Standard benefits package provided.