Senior Software Engineering - Telecommute

Senior Software Engineer
Location: Hybrid (NYC) / Remote (UTC-8 to UTC+1)
ai) is the leading AI solution for brands applying their own data and analytics to real-time decisioning in ad buying. Our platform automates data ingestion, predictive analytics, and the deployment of custom bidding logic across all major DSPs, Meta, and YouTube. Chalice has been recognized as "Best Demand Side Tech" by AdExchanger and powered AdWeek's "Best Use of Programmatic" in the 2023 Media Plan of the Year awards.
This role is for a senior figure on the Engineering team. They will report to the VP of Engineering, but be expected to operate without day-to-day direction. The Engineering team is responsible for maintaining core operational infrastructure and data ingress and egress with our platform partners. This person would interact closely with our Data Science and Machine Learning teams to ensure system compatibility and maximum support of our products.
Container deployments to customer and partner infrastructure
Strong internal platform standards
The Senior Software Engineer role is a strong developer with extensive experience in building and deploying production-ready, scalable, and maintainable systems. In addition to this strong base, a Senior Software Engineer is a resource for junior developers to support their projects and aid in their skill development.
Implement CI/CD and testing automation
Identify architectural risk early
As Senior Software Engineer, you are an individual contributor who can break down complex problems and deliver reliable code according to product timelines. In addition to the engineering team, you will work closely with the Product, Machine Learning, and SRE teams to inform platform decisions. You will have significant ownership of foundational platform code to support the migration to an API and Event Driven platform.
In addition to building systems, you will mentor and elevate other engineers in infrastructure best practices, operational rigor, and architectural thinking. You will help establish a culture of reliability, ownership, and continuous improvement across the organization.
You will help implement a scalable, event-driven, multi-tenant platform that supports:

Containerized product delivery to external customers
Internal event-driven services across AWS
Platform Development

Implement APIs that expose platform functionality in a secure manner
Develop routes and pipelines which run within an event-based backend system
Emphasize portable coding practices and decoupled systems
Ensure that all internal codebases adhere to strict observability and testing standards
Act as a resource for junior developers to support early career development
Provide mentorship and learning opportunities during projects
Provide technical guidance in support of automation and process improvement proposals
8–10 years of experience building and operating production systems

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field — or equivalent practical experience. Deep production experience with APIs, event-based platform designs, multitenant architectures, microservices, AWS tools, and Docker
• Exposure to Databricks, including deploying jobs via Databricks Asset Bundles
• Experience improving testing and CI/CD practices for production workflows
• Languages: Python, SQL, Rust, JavaScript

Dagster, Databricks Workflows, SQS
Data Platform: Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog), Snowflake, AWS (S3, EC2, Lambda, DBT, DLT)
Has built scalable backend systems from scratch
Has configured and worked extensively with AWS services
A practical exercise evaluating how you think about structure, testing, reproducibility, and clarity.

• Engineering Deep Dive: Technical and strategic discussion around platform development and technical skills.
• Joining Chalice means being at the forefront of AI for advertising, working in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity, growth, and innovation. We value diversity, collaboration, and dedication to making a meaningful impact in the advertising landscape.

Chalice is a profitable early-stage company with funding from industry insiders including Trade Desk's TD7 Ventures and Aperiam Ventures. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies and the world's largest advertising agencies to up-and-coming brands and independent agencies across the globe.
AI is too important for brands to outsource
AI should be transparent and auditable
We are committed to diversity of thought, background, and experience, and creating psychological safety for all to thrive
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

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• Office-wide closure between Christmas Eve and New Year's