AdTech Signal Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 119,800.00 - 234,700.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Advertising
Data Science
Optimization
Data Engineering
Analytical Skill
Accountability
MTA
Modeling
Normalization
Collaboration
Media
Privacy
Regulatory Compliance
Data Governance
Marketing
Continuous Improvement
Scalability
Infrastructure Architecture
Computer Science
C
C++
C#
Java
JavaScript
Python
Software Engineering
IC
Internal Communications
Integrated Circuit
Legal
Recruiting
Microsoft

Job Details

We are looking for a AdTech Signal Engineer (Advertising Technology) to join our Advertising Technology (AdTech) team. This role will be instrumental in designing, building, and maintaining the Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) infrastructure that powers accurate, scalable, and timely marketing performance measurement. As we advance our in-house attribution capabilities, this position will lead efforts to increase attribution model accuracy, reduce data latency, and strengthen the connection between marketing investment and business outcomes.

The AdTech Signal Engineer will partner closely with Data Science, Media, and Engineering teams to develop and optimize attribution data pipelines, improve signal capture across online and offline channels, and ensure consistent, high-quality data for modeling and optimization. This role requires a blend of data engineering, analytical rigor, and a deep understanding of the marketing measurement ecosystem to deliver trusted, actionable insights.

Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and scale data infrastructure and pipelines to support Multi-Touch Attribution (MTA) modeling - including event collection, identity resolution, touchpoint stitching, and conversion data normalization.
  • Develop observability, logging, and monitoring frameworks to ensure uptime and rapid issue detection across all AdTech components.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Media teams to ensure seamless integration of campaign activation, measurement, and data ingestion systems.
  • Automate deployment and configuration pipelines to reduce manual implementation time.
  • Partner with privacy and compliance teams to ensure infrastructure aligns with global data governance and marketing regulations.
  • Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure bottlenecks, driving continuous improvement in scalability, reliability, and security.
  • Embody our Culture and Values

Qualifications:

Required/Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of experience on AdTech infrastructure design, integration patterns, and operational best practices.
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.
Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: ;br>
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 31, 2025

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form .

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