Senior/Principal Software Engineer (AdTech Identity)

We are seeking a Senior/Principal Software Engineer with AdTech experience to shape an innovative defense platform combating cybercrime.

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Software Engineer with expertise in AdTech. If you’re passionate about working on identity processes and want to contribute to a project focused on bot protection and anti-malware advertising solutions for AdTech companies, then this opportunity is for you!

Customer

Our client is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2012. Starting from humble beginnings, the company developed the Defense Platform, the cornerstone of all our products, which protects enterprises from advanced bot attacks, fraud, and account misuse. Today, we authenticate more than 20 trillion interactions every week for large companies and leading online platforms, verifying their authenticity.

Project

The products team is focused on bot defending and anti-malvertising solutions for the AdTech companies. This includes the onboarding and integration process for various companies like SSP, DSP, Agencies, and Publishers; protection solutions for different use cases and a reporting Console, with customization capabilities and APIs connecting our data to clients’ systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong Back-end experience (Go, Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript)
• Extensive experience in the AdTech industry
• Experience with Identity in AdTech is a must
• Strong understanding of Computer Science principles
• Fluent English

Would be a plus:

• Previous experience within a Product Company

Personal Profile

• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Strong problem-solving
• Ownership/Product mentality, demonstrating a high level of accountability
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively without any supervision

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on commonly used AdTech identifiers, analyzing their functionality and evaluating their strengths and weaknesses
• Investigate how AdTech companies manage the identity process, identifying potential vulnerabilities and ways the process can be exploited
• Develop solutions to detect and mitigate identity-related security threats and hacking attempts
• Present proposed solutions to internal teams and clients, explaining technical approaches, potential challenges, and how the team will address these issues
• Implement solutions and actively contribute to the project’s development
• Serve as a subject matter expert for the team, offering guidance, solutions, and recommendations on identity management in AdTech
• Prepare and deliver business presentations that effectively communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing expertise and coaching in identity management and security
• Participate in meetings with executives and customers to explain the company’s approach to identity, security risks, and solutions