Staff Java Engineer, Magnite

$150-170k

+ Equity + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Redis

Postgres

Terraform

MySQL

Prometheus

Grafana

Tomcat

RDS

SpringBoot

Datadog

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

More information about location

3 days a week in office

Sell-side omnichannel advertisement platform

Be an early applicant

Sell-side omnichannel advertisement platform

501-1000 employees

B2BMarketingDigital MediaSaaSAdvertising

Be an early applicant

$150-170k

+ Equity + Employee Stock Purchase Plan + Annual variable bonus based on performance and company equity

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

Redis

Postgres

Terraform

MySQL

Prometheus

Grafana

Tomcat

RDS

SpringBoot

Datadog

Senior and Expert level

Los Angeles

New York

More information about location

3 days a week in office

501-1000 employees

B2BMarketingDigital MediaSaaSAdvertising

Company mission

Magnite's mission is to help the world’s leading advertisement agencies and brands reach millions of consumers efficiently and safely through its omnichannel sell-side advertisement platform.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong expertise in multithreaded programming and non-blocking frameworks like Vert.x
Proficiency in Java (modern frameworks such as Spring Boot are a plus)
Experienced in designing and optimizing distributed systems for high throughput, low latency, and high availability and reliability
Hands-on experience with caching (Memcached, Redis, etc) and databases (Aerospike, MySQL, Postgres, etc)
Proven experience in designing and delivering new features and modules aligned with product requirements and timelines
Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions with scalability and reliability in mind
Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS-native solutions like CloudWatch
Strong knowledge of logging and distributed tracing tools (e.g. OpenTelemetry, etc)
Familiarity with developer productivity tools such as SonarQube, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code solutions
Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor engineering teams
Strong collaboration skills to work with product, engineering managers, and stakeholders

Desirable

8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on distributed systems, feature development, and system modernization
Hands-on experience with ECS, Kubernetes (EKS), Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform), and advanced observability tools
Knowledge of Real-Time Bidding (RTB), SSPs, DSPs, and ad delivery systems is a strong plus
Familiarity with the challenges and solutions in the Ad Tech ecosystem, such as latency optimization and reporting pipelines
Experience with Spring Boot, SonarQube, Terraform, or Kubernetes
Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure (ECS, EKS, Lambda, CloudWatch, S3)
Understanding of container orchestration using Kubernetes or EKS, ECS, etc

What the job involves

We are seeking a Staff Engineer to join our team, focusing on building, scaling, and modernizing our high-performance ad server
This role involves designing and implementing scalable, low-latency solutions to handle millions of queries per second (QPS), modernizing legacy systems, and building new features to support our product roadmap and quarterly commitments
You will work on various aspects of ad serving, leveraging cutting-edge AWS infrastructure and frameworks such as Vert.x and Spring Boot
You will also utilize relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL alongside Aerospike, a highly scalable and reliable NoSQL solution
By integrating tools like Datadog and Grafana, you'll develop robust, scalable, and observable solutions to meet the evolving demands of ad tech
Develop scalable, low-latency solutions to support ad-serving operations, ensuring response times in milliseconds
Architect and optimize multithreaded, non-blocking systems using frameworks such as Vert.x
Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements, design technical solutions, and deliver high-quality features to support business goals
Ensure that new features are robust, scalable, and aligned with system architecture principles
Lead the modernization of legacy Java/Tomcat systems, implementing best practices, upgrading frameworks, and adopting modern technologies
Improve developer experience by integrating tools such as SonarQube, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks
Drive the adoption of containerized and orchestrated deployments using Docker, ECS and Kubernetes (EKS)
Design and implement robust monitoring and observability systems using AWS-native tools (CloudWatch, etc) and third-party tools (Datadog, Grafana)
Establish real-time alerting, logging, and distributed tracing systems to ensure platform health and reliability
Leverage AWS infrastructure (ECS, EKS, S3, RDS) to build and optimize services
Architect and implement scalable storage and caching solutions using Aerospike, Memcached, Redis, etc
Mentor and guide engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of engineering excellence
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, address technical debt, and improve system reliability
Address domain-specific challenges such as Real-Time Bidding (RTB), ad delivery, reporting, and data pipeline optimization

Our take

Due to the rise in mobile and smart devices in recent years, the way in which advertisement publishers must format their ads is changing. A key example of this is TV, advertisements that present immediate calls to action within a Connected TV user interface, but publishing ads in such a format is currently inaccessible to most publishers.

Magnite provides a sell-side omnichannel advertisement platform for publishers, focused on facilitating the selling of advertising on all formats including CTV, mobile, desktop, and audio. In addition to facilitating the buying and selling of omnichannel ads, the company also provides a real-time ad performance dashboard, data protection and compliance tools, and insights into buying and selling patterns.

Whilst other omnichannel advertisement platforms present significant competition to the company, Magnite stands out by providing an end-to-end marketplace for the buying, selling, management, and analysis of ads. Furthermore, by focussing its efforts on cutting-edge formats such as CTV, the company shows great potential to futureproof itself within the advertisement industry.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

5% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.6)

Company

Company benefits

Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Pension and Retirement Savings Plan in Several Countries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for You and Your Family
Generous Time Off, Holiday Breaks and Summer Fridays
Family-Focused Leave Benefits
Cell Phone Subsidy
Performance Management, and Investment in Diversity Initiatives
Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program, Turning Recognition into Tangible Perks and Magnite Swag
Community Service Events
Wellness Coach—Meditate and Recharge with an Unlimited User Account for You and a Plus One

Company HQ

Westchester, Los Angeles, CA

Leadership

Michael Barrett

(CEO)

Experience as CEO of Rubicon Project from 2017 to 2020. President and Founder of Ichabod Farm Ventures LLC since 2012.

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