Senior Software Engineer, Backend Ad Serving (Golang) – Samsung Ads

Senior Software Engineer, Backend Ad Serving (Golang) – Samsung Ads

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our Samsung Ads team. As a Senior Software Engineer on our Backend Ad Serving Team, you will be responsible for designing backend ad serving and creative selection modules, as well as maintaining the components that are developed as part of the software development lifecycle predominantly leveraging the Go programming language. Your expertise will play a crucial role in driving the success of our advertising technology, helping us efficiently deliver the right ads to the right user. If this sounds like you, please read on!

Over the last few years, Samsung has been investing in building a portfolio of engaging services across its devices to complement its market-leading hardware business, while leveraging its unparalleled global distribution footprint. These services, coupled with a vast partner network and proprietary data, generate a massive opportunity for ad-based monetization. Six years into this journey, Samsung Ads is a highly successful and fast-growing business. This business and its continued future success depend on the products, technologies, and tools owned by the Global Ads Product & Engineering team. Hundreds of people strong, with a substantial presence in five countries, the Global Ads P&E team is a dynamic and complex organization, operating across a broad spectrum of product and strategic domains.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ad serving software using the Go programming language, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability in the system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, data scientists, and other engineers, to define requirements and deliver innovative ad tech solutions.
• Optimize ad delivery algorithms and infrastructure to ensure efficient utilization of resources and minimal latency.
• Develop a bitflow for native TV ad experience.
• Build monitoring and analytics tools to track ad performance, user engagement, and system health, providing insights to improve our ad serving capabilities.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration within the team.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in ad tech and contribute to the continuous improvement of our systems through research and innovation.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making processes.

Skills and Qualifications

Requirements

• At least 5-7 years of proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a significant focus on developing ad tech or ad-serving platforms with high-impact.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software.
• Strong expertise in Go programming language (Golang) and proficiency in concurrent programming.
• Proven experience with developing ad tech or ad serving platforms with high impact.
• Knowledge of ad tech protocols and standards (e.g., OpenRTB, VAST, VPAID) is a plus.
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with data stores and databases, such as SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize performance bottlenecks in large-scale systems.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Typically requires minimum 5 years' of related experience and a Bachelor's degree, or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience.

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in shaping the future of our ad tech platform. If you're passionate about building cutting-edge advertising solutions and have a solid background in Go development, we would love to hear from you!

CALIFORNIA ONLY

Compensation for this role is expected to be between $170,000 and $195,000. Actual pay will be determined considering factors such as relevant skills and experience, and comparison to other employees in the role.

At Samsung, we believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We aim to create a global team where everyone belongs and has equal opportunities, inspiring our talent to be their true selves. Together, we are building a better tomorrow for our customers, partners, and communities.

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