Lead Software Engineer-0773

Overview In this role you will lead the design and development of high-performance ad-tech software. You’ll work on ad-serving data indexing, selection, and audience targeting pipelines within a distributed Linux environment. You will optimize databases, implement scalable C++ services, and collaborate with SRE/DevOps to improve throughput and reliability. You’ll mentor engineers, document designs, and help drive technical strategy for a global ad platform. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position offering remote work flexibility and exposure to cutting-edge cloud-native architectures. Compensation / Benefitsremote work 1+ days/weekcompetitive base paybonus eligibility for non-sales rolescomprehensive benefitsopportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologiesglobal team exposure ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop new software and web applications for ad-tech systemsWork on ad-serving data indexing engines, ad selection algorithms, and audience targeting pipelinesOptimize relational (MySQL, Aurora) and NoSQL (Aerospike, DynamoDB, ETCD, Neo4J, RocksDB) databasesProfile and tune performance using sanitizer, perf, and gprof; diagnose CPU/memory/I/O issuesArchitect and build scalable, low-latency C++ applications on LinuxDevelop core services across distributed infrastructure to improve throughput and reliabilityUse cloud-native tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform) and AWS services (ELB, EKS, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis)Collaborate with SRE/DevOps to instrument systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Loki)Support, update, and roll out applications; contribute to documentation and technical requirementsResearch, analyze, and document competitive products; liaise with stakeholders to define requirementsMentor junior engineers Key requirementsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; seven years’ experience in ad-tech software developmentExperience with MySQL/Aurora and NoSQL (Aerospike, DynamoDB, ETCD, Neo4J, RocksDB)Proficiency with performance profiling tools (sanitizer, perf, gprof)Experience architecting and developing scalable, low-latency C++ applications on LinuxEnd-to-end system design and optimization experienceFive years’ experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform and AWS services (ELB, EKS, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis)Experience monitoring and troubleshooting with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Lokiteam collaborationmentoringcross-functional communicationC++ on LinuxMySQL/AuroraAerospike