Are you an experienced engineer ready for an exciting journey into the core of data aggregation and reporting? Join our vibrant Bobby Tables team as a Lead Engineer and be at the forefront of transforming our Reporting product!

About the Team:

Smartly proudly houses Bobby Tables, a team dedicated to crafting a robust reporting ecosystem. Our number-crunching service, a critical component of the Smartly AI-powered advertising platform, efficiently handles diverse data sources, making it an indispensable data powerhouse. Clients effortlessly analyze ad campaign performances with our intuitive report builder and data visualizer tool.

The customer-facing interface to the online analytical processing (OLAP) system for complex analysis is viewed by 90% of our customers and provides a framework for a variety of Campaign Management and Optimization features. In the backend the challenges lie in a massive database scale (several terabytes of data), complex database queries with a flexible query language via REST API, and collaboration with numerous stakeholders on both client and data ingestion sides. The data structures have evolved from being focused on one ad-serving channel to being abstract cross-channel. Reporting engine uptime SLO is 99.95% - we implement best practices in rolling out changes to achieve the target of being a stable data source for our customers, both internal and external.

Technologies we use: TypeScript, React, Ruby with Active Record, PostgreSQL with Citus extension, Node. js-powered services for data ingestion. Check out our Engineering at Smartly.io site to learn how our engineering and product development work.

As a Lead Engineer, You Will:

  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring the team is aligned with the company’s goals & visions as well as delivering the targets assigned to the team.
  • Lead the architecture design and technical implementation of the new and existing solutions in the areas owned by the team.
  • Mentor other team members on software development practices and propagate best practices such as testing, monitoring, or cleaning code.
  • Write maintainable, robust, and well-tested, mainly backend code (TypeScript, Node.js & Ruby) but occasionally frontend code (TypeScript, React) as well.
  • Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including product management, infrastructure, and our support function.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Several years of experience developing distributed systems in a modern service-oriented architecture.
  • Professional backend experience with TypeScript and Node.js and a good understanding of frontend development. 
  • Solid knowledge of databases and ability to read and operate complex SQL queries.
  • Willingness to work with Ruby, with Ruby skills considered an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
  • Demonstrated success in leading and driving technical initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and upper management.
  • Ability and willingness to work from our Helsinki/Berlin office for two days a week.

What We Offer You:

  • Inclusive Culture: Join a team of over 750 Smartlies representing more than 60 nationalities across 24 locations in 13 countries, we foster a culture built on trust, transparency, and open feedback.
  • Global Impact: Be part of a company making a global impact, directly influencing our customers and business growth.
  • Wellbeing Focus: Enjoy generous healthcare packages, mental health services, and a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays and family leave.
  • Total Rewards: Benefit from equity options, performance-based rewards, competitive compensation, and ample career development opportunities.
  • Hybrid Workplace: Experience the flexibility of a hybrid work model, balancing office and remote work, with the option to work abroad for up to 30 days.

Smartly is committed to being the best place to work for growth-minded individuals to thrive - explore more in our Culture Handbook!

What to Expect from Our Recruitment Experience:

  • Meet your Recruiter: Get to know each other and learn about working at Smartly.
  • Meet the Team Lead: Gain deeper insights into your future team.
  • Meet the Team in Technical Interviews: Engage in an interactive coding interview followed by a discussion around Systems Design and Architecture.
  • Meet the Leadership in a Final Meeting: A brief discussion with our VP of Engineering.

Apply Now and Shape Your Future with Smartly!

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Meet Smartly

Smartly is the AI-powered advertising technology company transforming ad experiences for brands and their consumers. Our comprehensive advertising platform seamlessly integrates the capabilities of media, creative, and intelligence to power more than 800 billion impressions and generate more than 300 billion creatives annually, delivering tangible business outcomes for brands and advertisers. We are the only company managing creative and media for 700+ brands worldwide and $5B in ad spend across the largest media platforms, including Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest, Snap, and TikTok. Our end-to-end technology, unmatched access to media platforms and exceptional customer service help Fortune 500 brands to reach and engage consumers and learn what performs best.

Smartly is a multinational and diverse team of 650+ Smartlies from 60+ nationalities, working in 13 countries. Together, we want to create and maintain an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and heard. Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach is at the heart of it.

Visit Smartly.io to learn more.

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