Staff Software Engineer I / Staff Software Engineer II, User Profile

Role Description

We are working hand-in-hand with the following client to help find a Staff I or Staff II level for their User Profile team. The User Profile team manages all aspects of user profiles, from bidding requests to building audiences and applying complex business rules. We interact with several downstream services and stakeholders, including Bidding, Data Science, and other teams. We also own the non-programmatic workflow engine and user segment builder.

Our systems are built in Golang and handle millions of requests per second with an SLA of 100ms. We leverage AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, ScyllaDB, and other modern tools and databases. It’s important to note that we are a software services team, not a data engineering team.

What you'll be doing:

• Architect scalable, low-latency backend systems and data pipelines while writing code as necessary to support the team
• Provide technical leadership in the design of scalable solutions and the establishment of best practices
• Contribute positively to the team's productivity and growth
• Advocate for software development best practices and conduct thorough code reviews
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building scalable, distributed, data-intensive systems
• Experience working with large data in low-latency environments
• At least 7 years of experience in software development for distributed systems, architecting scalable microservices, and data pipelines in a successful high-growth technology company
• A strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks
• Adtech or Martech experience is a plus
• Experience with Go and high-performance databases is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity
• RRSP matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Full benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to industry-related programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• Mentorship opportunities with industry leaders
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!