Senior Software Engineer - Ad Systems (Backend)

Salary: $118,000 - 248,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, plus at least 5 years of related experience; alternatively, a masters degree with at least 3 years of experience, or a PhD with no experience required.
• Experience building or contributing to large-scale or distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and core computer science concepts.
• Demonstrated ownership and accountability for completed work.
• Curiosity, eagerness to learn, and interest in solving complex technical challenges.

• Design, build, and maintain features and services for core business workflows.
• Evolve existing systems and help prototype and deliver new capabilities.
• Take part in code reviews and design discussions to support software quality, reliability, and clarity.
• Partner with engineers, product managers, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Identify and implement performance and scalability improvements in existing code.
• Share knowledge and support teammates through collaboration and feedback.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly across the team.

• AI
• Support
• Backend

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We are Indeed, a global job site focused on helping people find work. As a Software Engineer III, youll help develop and improve software that supports our core products and services, collaborating across engineering, product, and data teams as we scale and build solutions for job seekers worldwide. This position is remote within the United States, with compensation determined by geographic pay tier and job-related skills and experience; listed annual salary ranges are $118,000–$178,000 for Tier 1, $131,000–$197,000 for Tier 2, $145,000–$217,000 for Tier 3, and $166,000–$248,000 for Tier 5. Our benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k), equity incentives, open paid time off, 11 paid holidays, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, and other region-specific programs. We work to foster an inclusive, accessible workplace and provide reasonable accommodations during hiring. AI tools may assist with applicant screening and assessment, while human decision-making remains part of the process. Applications are due by October 31, 2026.

last updated 41 week of 2026