Principal Backend Engineer with Strong AdTech and Highload/Big Data Experience

We are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer with strong AdTech and Highload/Big Data experience to help develop cutting-edge solutions that make a positive impact on the digital world.

Are you passionate about tackling new challenges and advancing technology? Join us in building an innovative platform that enhances the safety and efficiency of online services.

If you're ready to unlock your potential and contribute to shaping the future, we'd love to have you on our team!

CUSTOMER

We are working with a highly dynamic AdTech ecosystem with the goal of protecting the world from malvertising. The solution is to be a part of a portfolio that includes a variety of software products.

Being our team member means being open-minded and friendly, supportive, ready to accept the challenge, take responsibility, and never stop learning. We need to be one step ahead of attackers, which means being smarter, quicker, and looking beyond the surface.

We are passionate about the people we hire to protect the internet. As the central unit driving product strategy and execution, we work closely with business, engineering, and research to coordinate all product efforts.

PROJECT

The products team is focused on bot defending and anti-malvertising solutions for the AdTech companies. This includes the onboarding and integration process for various companies like SSP, DSP, Agencies, and Publishers; protection solutions for different use cases and a reporting Console, with customization capabilities and APIs connecting our data into clients’ systems.

• Lead and manage the entire supply chain process within the company, acting as a subject-matter expert for all related AdTech operations
• Ensure compliance with AdTech regulations similar to GDPR, identifying where policies are followed and where potential violations may occur
• Conduct thorough analyses of the company's processes to assess compliance with these regulations across all customers, identifying both global and specific issues
• Develop and implement solutions to address any gaps in compliance, understanding that violations could lead to legal action and fines
• Present findings and action plans to executive leadership (VPs), obtaining approval and alignment for compliance initiatives
• Drive the approved plans by collaborating with internal teams, ensuring proper implementation of the solutions
• Provide coaching and consultation to teams, helping them understand and correctly apply compliance measures within their projects
• Prepare and deliver presentations for business stakeholders, effectively communicating compliance risks, solutions, and strategies to ensure understanding and approval from leadership

• At least 4 years in a Senior position with a proven track record of leadership and impact in relevant roles

Proven practical experience with Go, Java, and Python

• Strong expertise in high-load systems, performance optimization, and virtualization
• Extensive experience with Big Data technologies
• Hands-on experience with performance testing and profiling tools and techniques

Successfully designed and implemented at least two AdTech solutions

• Deep knowledge of VAST, OpenRTB, SSAI (optional), and the CTV ecosystem
• Hands-on experience with AdTech data workflows, including data ingestion, processing, and analysis

Strong understanding of the AdTech ecosystem, including its challenges and opportunities

• Proven ability to take an active role in product improvement and decision-making
• Fluent English

WOULD BE A PLUS

• Experience working within a product company

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Demonstrates strong communication and presentation skills, effectively collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
• Works autonomously, making informed decisions aligned with business goals
• Exhibits excellent problem-solving abilities and a product-oriented mindset with high accountability
• Embraces a continuous improvement mindset, always seeking to optimize solutions
• Demonstrates big-picture thinking, understanding the broader product and business context
• Has practical experience with new tools and technologies, including experiments or PoCs
• Possesses senior-level expertise in AdTech, including resolving data discrepancies and optimizing workflows
• Can critically evaluate current AdTech practices and propose innovative improvements