Publica by Integral Ad Science (IAS) is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to join our CTV Video team based in San Francisco (hybrid). As a Principal Engineer, you will build ad verification, analytics and anti ad fraud software that will help ad buyers & sellers understand the quality of the ad data they’re purchasing and using on CTV platforms (e.g. Roku, Smart TVs, Amazon FireStick, Apple TV, etc.). The ideal candidate has a track record of building video delivery architecture, enjoys working in a collaborative agile environment, and will be the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and ‘go to’ person for technical advice and CTV expertise.

(Please Note: Principal Engineer at Publica/IAS is an IC6 level position. We will also consider qualified candidates that meet expectations at IC5, Senior Staff Engineer.)

What you’ll do:

  • Architect, design, build and integrate our core ad analytics and anti ad fraud products on CTV video distribution platforms
  • Play a lead role in the entire software lifecycle including hands-on development, code reviews, testing, deployment, documentation, and mentoring a team
  • Gather business and technical requirements from broadcaster clients, while researching and developing solutions, including API development
  • Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, exciting, collaborative environment

You should apply if you have most of this:

  • BS in Computer Science, or related STEM degree
  • 10+ years of hands-on full-stack programming experience using Java and Javascript
  • Strong knowledge of Java (collections, multi-threading, JVM memory model, etc.)
  • Experience with AWS, EC2
  • Knowledge of HTTP live streaming, video distribution platforms, HTTPS, HLS and/or DASH protocols
  • Experience building software used in the delivery and distribution of video across multiple platforms, including CTV
  • Experience with CTV Video Ad Servers and Ad Stitchers; SSAI
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Nice to have:

  • Experience with oRTB
  • Experience with React, NodeJS
  • Prior experience in an external client and/or vendor facing role
  • Experience mentoring a development team
 
California Applicants: The salary range for this position is $154,700 - $265,200. Actual pay may vary based on experience or geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Publica and IAS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to our diversity and inclusiveness. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age. We strongly encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.

California Applicant Pre-Collection Notice:

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment or engagement with IAS, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional or employment or engagement information, non-public education records, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment or engagement. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at compliance@integralads.com.

Attention agency/3rd party recruiters: Publica/IAS does not accept any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles. If you are interested in becoming an IAS recruiting partner, please send an email introducing your company to recruitingagencies@integralads.com. We will get back to you if there's interest in a partnership.

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