Staff Full-stack Software Engineer, Fandom
Javascript, Ad Tech
$156-230k
+ Equity
Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
Open for applications
Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$156-230k
+ Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To understand, inform, entertain and celebrate fans by building the best entertainment and gaming communities, services and experiences.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on ad tech preferred but open to equivalent experience in relevant areas
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in backend systems (e.g., JavaScript, Node, Python), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and ad tech standards (OpenRTB, VAST)
- Data Proficiency: Experience with large-scale data systems and monitoring tools to maintain system accuracy
- Privacy & Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with privacy regulations and commitment to compliance
- Problem Solving & Collaboration: Strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex concepts clearly
- Leadership & Mentorship: A desire to mentor others and foster a team culture that emphasizes learning and growth
Desirable
- Experience with ad-serving technologies, consent management systems, and analytics tools
- Familiarity with experimentation and A/B testing in ad tech
- Certifications in cloud technologies or ad tech
What the job involves
- As a Staff Engineer specializing in Ad Technology at Fandom, you’ll play a central role in designing, developing, and implementing systems that enhance the efficiency and quality of our ad products
- This position reports to the Sr. Director of Engineering and will be part of a collaborative, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
- Lead Ad Tech Initiatives: Take ownership of technical strategy and drive innovation in ad tech, focusing on performance and scalability
- Architect & Develop Ad Systems: Design complex, high-performing systems, including programmatic bidding, ad servers, and tracking infrastructure
- Optimize Ad Performance: Implement and maintain systems to improve viewability, ad targeting, and other performance metrics
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to set product goals and deliver solutions
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Maintain high standards of code quality and adhere to privacy and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
- Innovate & Experiment: Explore new technologies, run experiments, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Mentor & Lead: Support junior engineers by sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment
Our take
Fandoms are on the rise, with companies and cultural brands recognizing the lucrative potential of increased fan engagement and increasingly courting audiences with additional content. Fandom (previously Wikia) is a company leveraging this trend by providing a mainstream multi-platform home for the rise of fan-targeted content and experiences through a multi-property, multimedia business.
Fandom has more than 350 million monthly active users and 250,000 wiki communities. Its advertising revenue model, in an industry defined by internet participation and loyal engagement, has been an astute move from the start and has helped propel it to a leading position, as have a spate of multimedia and media asset acquisitions since 2018.
In 2022, Fandom introduced highly anticipated features such as Interactive Wiki Maps and Fandom Trivia. The platform continues to enhance its map tools and plans to roll out additional features, including custom map markets. These updates are exciting, and ones that are sure to bring even more users and drive further growth for the site.
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Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2018
$106.4m
SERIES E
Aug 2014
$15m
SERIES D
Total funding: $161.4m
Company benefits
- Robust health plans
- Flexible time off
- Retirement programs including 401k match
- Paid parental leave
- Learning resources
- Paid volunteer time
Company values
- We serve a global community: Connections with our fans, creators, and partners is at our cour, all grounded in inclusivity
- We build experiences: We imagine, improve, and deliver solutions
- We bring joy: We celebrate our fandoms, our teammates, and the work we do
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Perkins Miller
(CEO)Alongside serving as the CEO of Fandom, they are an Independent Director at Herbalife. Previously a General Manager of North America at StubHub and an Independent Director at Acquisio. They also worked at the NFL as a Chief Digital Officer and the Head of Media Operations and at WWE as an Executive VP of Digital Media.
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