Engineer II, Python

Engineer II, Python

At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus.  Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!

Our team develops forecasting applications, which use multiple time-series models to pre-compute predictions across our platform. We utilize a mix of historical data and estimates of high-cardinality data to allow clients to make on-demand forecasts for any subset of their inventory.  We also build the BingeWatcher product, which downloads, scans, and categorizes every video ad that runs through the platform.  We leverage some of the latest tools to do image recognition, speech- to-text, categorization, and much more to ensure that publishers can give their users the right viewing experience.

Location:

This role can be based in any of our six office locations within the US; the hybrid schedule globally is two days worked remotely (Monday and Friday) and three days on-site (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). 

This role can be remote in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MI, MT, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with team members to design, implement and deliver high quality software solutions.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to a culture of learning and knowledge sharing.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful project outcomes.
• Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and practices.
• Play a crucial role in achieving company objectives by delivering high quality software solutions that meet the customer needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of software projects from inception to deployment.
• Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality, adherence to coding standards and ensure best practices are followed.
• Identify and address technical challenges, optimize code for performance and participate in ongoing code refactoring.
• Work with our technology stack: Python, Pandas, FastAPI, AWS, Postgres, Snowflake, Redshift, Kinesis, Docker, and more!

We're looking for someone with:

• 3+ years of software development experience in Python with Pandas and ML packages
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases
• A hands-on approach to solving complex problems & building impactful solutions
• A proven track record in learning new technologies and applying that learning quickly
• An understanding of what it takes to build quality, robust, and scalable solutions
• A sense of flexibility and self-drive to work autonomously and within a team
• Experience with AWS and Docker
• Knowledge of ad tech a plus
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Comprehensive Perks and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage for You and Your Family from Day One
• Generous Time Off
• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement

Company Culture:

• Community Service and Volunteer Events
• Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
• Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support

Magnite Invests in You:

• Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
• Culture and Inclusion Programs
• Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program

About Us

The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.

The base salary range for this position, across all United States geographies, is $115,000 - $135,000 per year. The upper portion of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. 

Only candidates in the following states will be eligible for employment: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MI, MT, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA.

For Los Angeles-based applicants:

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

The material job duties of this specific job position for which Magnite reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship include:

• Having access to the Company’s Confidential Information or trade secrets including data related to customers, clients, vendors, business partners, or suppliers 

• Work with cross teams  to access datasets, databases, formulas, algorithms, tools, products, prototypes, systems applications, and technologies in any stage of development 

Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation.  We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.

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