Software Engineer I, DSP (Demand Side Platform)

Who is Nexxen?   
Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. 

Why join the Nexxen team? 
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. 

The Role

The Software Engineer I will join one of the Nexxen DSP Software Development teams. These groups are responsible for our audience targeting, bidding, and ad serving components. Nexxen DSP runs mission-critical systems that process billions of real-time transactions a day, so performance and scalability considerations would guide you throughout each project. You will experiment with new and innovative technologies designed for Programmatic Ad serving and Ad Tech solutions. 

This role will be based in the New York office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule working in-office three days a week and remotely for the rest.  This position requires an in-person whiteboarding interview in our New York location. We don't provide travel accommodations at this time.

• • Develop and maintain reliable, scalable, and efficient backend services using modern technologies and frameworks. 
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code that is maintainable and adheres to best practices in software engineering. 
  • Support large-scale distributed systems which process billions of transactions per day with strict SLAs. 
  • Analyze data to drive decision making and assess the impact of system changes. 
  • Participate in application troubleshooting and support, including a rotating assignment on pager duty for production issues 
  • Create documentation, such as technical design documents and operational runbooks. 
  • Take ownership of your personal development by keeping up with the latest backend technologies, tools, and best practices.  
  • Continuously improve the development process and share knowledge within the team. 
  • Follow agile methodologies in two-week sprints and work in a fast-paced environment where results are quickly visible. 

Who you are 

• • Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field. 
  • 1+ years of backend development experience with a focus in Java, Scala or similar JVM language.
  • Understanding of distributed computing challenges, including REST APIs, fault tolerance, scalability, and more. 
  • In-depth knowledge of data structures and algorithms. 
  • Practical experience working with NoSQL, SQL, and relational databases (RDBMS). 
  • Comfortable with using version control systems like Git and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or similar platform. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
  • Experience in the ad-tech industry is a plus. 

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in New York is $110,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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