Software Engineering Lead// Real-Time Bidding (RTB)

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Lead
Java
C++
RTB
DSP

Job Details

Technical Lead- Software Engineering

San Francisco, CA

FULLTIME ROLE

Role Overview

Seeking a Technical Lead to join the engineering team in San Francisco. This role is ideal for a seasoned software engineer with 10+ years of experience who wants to balance hands-on development, technical leadership, and mentorship. As a Technical Lead, you will drive the evolution of our programmatic Demand-Side Platform (DSP), which leverages advanced machine learning and cutting-edge software architecture to optimize performance at scale. You will play a crucial role in mentoring engineers, shaping technical strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Define architectural direction, drive technical initiatives, and ensure scalability and efficiency.
  • Hands-on Development: Lead by example by actively contributing to the design, development, and optimization of core platform components.
  • Mentorship & Team Growth: Coach and guide engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, data scientists, and infrastructure teams to align engineering efforts with business objectives.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices: Enforce high coding standards, conduct design/code reviews, and champion engineering best practices.
  • Performance & Scalability: Architect and optimize high-throughput, low-latency systems that handle millions of ad requests per second.

Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role.
  • Deep expertise in high-performance server-side development using C/C++, Java, Rust, or similar.
  • Strong fundamentals in computer science, software design, distributed systems, and scalable architecture.
  • Experience in real-time bidding (RTB), programmatic advertising, or large-scale distributed systems is highly preferred.
  • Proven ability to mentor and lead engineering teams, driving technical excellence and team productivity.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Master s degree preferred (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, innovate, and build AI-driven ad tech solutions at scale. If you're a hands-on leader passionate about both technology and mentorship

Best Regards,

Parijat Banerjee

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