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Javascript Engineer II

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Summary

GumGum is a contextual-first global advertising technology company that captures people’s attention, without the use of personal data. We believe that a digital advertising ecosystem based on understanding a consumer’s active frame of mind rather than behavior builds a more equitable and safer future for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Founded in 2008, GumGum is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and operates in 19 markets worldwide. For more information, visit gumgum.com.

The Javascript Engineer II will build and maintain our main ad server client that is used on thousands of publisher sites. This is not a UI focused position. This position will support the $100M line of business Ad Server core integration. This position will support the business of Ad Server core integration.

The role demands skill at writing both vanilla JavaScript and using new libraries and packages. It uses ES6, transpiling, and modern JavaScript build and deployment tools. The Software Engineer II will report directly to the Director of Ad Server and work in a highly collaborative environment, sharing, and contributing to the team’s collective knowledge, processes and code implementations. The person in this role will need to stay relevant and up to date with state-of-the-art technology.

Note: GumGum currently operates in a ‘work from home’ virtual environment with sporadic opportunities for in-person business and morale events (health guidelines permitting). There will not be any requirement to go into the office on a daily basis moving forward. GumGum is only open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and MN.

Responsibilities

Write efficient, clean, documented, scalable and maintainable JavaScript code
Implement tests, ensuring proper functionality and graceful degradation on multiple browsers
Support and troubleshoot implementations of our scripts on publisher sites
Collaborate with a variety of internal teams
Contribute to FOSS prebid.org codebase
Review code changes from others, make suggestions to improve performance
Take ownership of our Java projects for Ad Server products alongside the rest of the AD Server team

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience is required
3+ years of JavaScript experience is required
Extensive knowledge of Web technologies like HTTP(S), HTTP/2 protocol, CDNs, and server-side cache techniques
Extensive experience working directly with the DOM/BOM, CORS
Cross-frame communication, IAB SafeFrames, and code injection and execution
Knowledge of HTML5 and CSS3 features, polyfills and graceful degradation
Experience with Cross-browser compatibility and browser developer tools
Experience with embedded 3rd party scripts
Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Test-driven development
Ad Industry experience a bonus!
Core understanding of JavaScript, including ES6 and modern building tools and working in a JS-framework free environment.
Strong communications skills
Comfortable with working remotely and collaborating with overseas teams.
Ability to step into a foreign JavaScript environment (publisher) and diagnose and solve problems.
Self-starter who can take initiative
Evidence of continued learning
Very strong problem solving skills - they should strive to find the root of the problem rather than designing band-aids
Cool, calm and collected attitude
This engineer wants to see their work operate across the vast publisher ecosystem of the internet.
A strong attention to detail.

Benefits & Perks

Medical Coverage including 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family
Vision Coverage including 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family
Dental Coverage including 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employer-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance and AD&D
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Stock Incentive Program (role dependent)
Paid Parental Leave - Birth parents can receive up to 16-18 weeks for birth recovery and baby bonding. Non-birth parents can receive up to 10 weeks for baby bonding
Transitional Return-to-Work Schedule
Modern Family Support: Cleo App
Employee Assistance Program
Legal and Identity Theft Protection
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
WFH Stipend
Wellness Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
Veterinary Discounts
WeWork Monthly Pass
Pet friendly organization - We love our fur babies! Check us out on Instagram @dogsofgumgum
Incredible work/life balance with a collaborative and friendly work space
A team that has transitioned to remote work impressively, and remains highly collaborative and connected
GumGum Gives Back volunteering opportunities
Virtual company events and (optional) in-person celebrations
Virtual monthly team bonding events
Anniversary recognition and awards

Career & Development Focus

Ongoing learning and development for education opportunities such as webinars, books, classes, relevant conferences and events
Opportunities to pursue business related side projects and yearly Hackathon
Highly encouraged to contribute to open source software, including our own open source software
Environment of learning from peers, including meetups, presentations and blog posts
Opportunity to work with cutting edge technology
Life Skills sessions - geared towards the whole life/ health / person
Leadership Bites Dinner Series - connecting current and future GumGum leaders over great food and meaningful conversation
The VOICE Coalition - through our council committee, The VOICE Coalition’s mission is to build an equitable, supportive, and inclusive culture where all voices are heard and all differences are celebrated through thoughtful, engaging, and authentic programming and community involvement. We’ve created awareness and appreciation for our employees through Hispanic Heritage month, Women of GumGum, Asian Pacific American, GG Pride, etc.

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Kevin Nguyen

Solutions Engineer, Publisher Development

TAKE THE LEAD

Be empowered to drive change

Since joining GumGum about two years ago, Kevin Nguyen has faced complex challenges — and overcome them. This emphasis on learning led him to join the VOICE Coalition, which has enabled him to participate in exciting projects and spearhead events. Nguyen has also taken part in hackathons, where he has pitched ideas to the executive team. “I feel a strong sense of belonging through the connections I’ve made, and I know that my passion for continuing to grow both as a solutions engineer and an individual within the company will be well-received,” Nguyen said.

I’m assured that I will be provided with the resources required and presented with the right opportunities to accomplish great things here.

Leticia Ortiz-Morazan

People Operations Specialist

FEEL AT HOME

Embrace diversity and cultivate community

A first-generation American, Leticia Ortiz-Morazan hasn’t always felt like she belonged in the tech industry — but at GumGum, she feels right at home. Ortiz-Morazan said the company offers a safe space for employees to share their voices while embracing diverse heritages, backgrounds and life experiences. Her participation in listening sessions and events held by the company’s Latinx ERG, HOLA, has made her feel even prouder to be a Latina. “GumGum allows me to show up every day as my true and authentic self and actively hears my voice and accepts it with open arms,” Ortiz-Morazan said.

For the first time, I’ve found a genuine community that celebrates me.

Corey Flemming

Strategist

FIND YOUR VOICE

Share your story and inspire others

After accepting her role at GumGum, Corey Flemming no longer felt out of place in a working environment. She said the company’s open, humanizing culture has enabled her to succeed professionally and openly discuss the trials she faces as a neurodivergent individual. Flemming’s involvement with the VOICE Coalition has allowed her to share her story, find a sense of community and stress the importance of acknowledging neurodiversity. “This shared sense of trust and respect is why I love that I belong here at GumGum,” she said.

GumGum has opened the door for creative solutions, out-of-the-box thinking and individuals who thrive in positive environments to feel truly fulfilled.

What are GumGum Perks + Benefits

GumGum Benefits Overview

Benefits should work as hard as you do. We offer comprehensive employee benefits, so you’re ready for anything including:
-Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage including 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family
-Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
-Dependent Care FSA
-Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
-Paid Parental Leave - Birth parents up to 16-18 weeks. Non-birth parents up to 10 weeks
-Transitional Return-to-Work Schedule from Parental Leave
-Modern Family Support and Resources
-Employer-Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan
-Life Insurance and AD&D
-Stock Incentive Program (role dependent)
-Employee Assistance Program
-Legal and Identity Theft Protection
-Student Loan Repayment Assistance
-Work From Home Stipend
-Wellness Reimbursement
-Flexible Time Off (Unlimited PTO)
-Paid Volunteer Time Off
-Veterinary Discounts (Pet friendly organization - we love our fur babies! IG: @dogsofgumgum)
-Bereavement and Pet Bereavement Leave
-WeWork monthly pass
-GumGum Gives Back volunteering/social impact opportunities
-Virtual and in-person company events/celebrations
-Anniversary recognition and awards
-Business Travel Accident Insurance
-Summer Fridays

Culture

Volunteer in local community

GumGum has a program called "Quarterly Causes" which focuses the power of the GumGum community on making an impact in one charitable cause each quarter including food banks, beach clean up, etc.

Partners with nonprofits

GumGum partners with HomeBoy Industries, The Trevor Project, The Ali Forney Center, Sparkle, The National Transgender Community (UK), Crisis in Ukraine, etc. GirlsWhoCode, She Jumps, Black Girls Code.

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Quarterly engagement surveys

Summer hours

President's club

Flexible work schedule

GumGum provides employees with a flexible work schedule that includes flexible start and end times.

Remote work program

GumGum operates in a work from home virtual environment, and does not require employees to go into the office on a daily basis moving forward

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Highly diverse management team

Mandated unconscious bias training

GumGum provides the following throughout the year: -Mandatory unconscious bias training -Inclusive interview training -Feedback workshops to minimize bias

Diversity employee resource groups

-Women of GumGum -LGBTQIA+ -Parents -#GG-Moms -HOLA (Hispanic Or Latinx) -BET (Black Excellence in Tech)

Hiring practices that promote diversity

GumGum provides "Conscious Inclusion in Hiring Practices", a training developed for hiring managers to ensure that leaders have a new and mindful perspective on creating inclusion

Diversity recruitment program

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employees can set aside a portion of their paychecks, pretax, to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare and commuter expenses up to the annual IRS limits.

Disability insurance

GumGum provides disability benefits at no cost to employees. Employees may receive a portion of their salary while they are disabled and unable to work.

Dental insurance

GumGum's dental plan includes 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family.

Vision insurance

GumGum's vision plan includes 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family.

Health insurance

GumGum's health insurance plan with United Healthcare includes 4 plans, one covering 100% premium coverage for employee + spouse/family. Eligible the 1st of month following your start date.

Life insurance

Employees are provided with coverage at 1x salary up to $200,000 at no cost to them. Employees also have the option to purchase supplemental insurance for themselves, their spouses and/or child.

Pet insurance

GumGum provides two pet discount programs available to employees at no extra cost which offers discounts on brand-name prescriptions and preventatives.

Wellness programs

Employees are eligible to expense up to $55 per month for gym memberships, fitness classes, personal training, counseling, massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care.

Team workouts

GumGum offers monthly virtual fitness classes via our GumGum Fit program.

Mental health benefits

GumGum has a Wellness Program offering various programming each month along with 3 free confidential support and guidance services each year via EAP. GumGum also offers "Summer Fridays."

Abortion travel benefits

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

401(K) matching

Company equity

Employee stock purchase plan

GumGum offers a 4 year vesting schedule with 25% after 1 year.

Performance bonus

Role dependent

Charitable contribution matching

GumGum matches employee contribution via our "Quarterly Causes" program.

Pay transparency

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Childcare benefits

GumGum offers Dependent Care FSA and partners with Maven Family Support to provide reimbursements for certain family building expenses.

Generous parental leave

Birth parents can receive up to 16 - 18 weeks for birth recovery and baby bonding. Non-birth parents will receive up to 10 weeks for baby bonding, along with a "Transitional Return to Work" schedule.

Family medical leave

Adoption Assistance

GumGum partners with Maven Family Support for Fertility & Family Building towards adoption, including expense reimbursement.

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Company sponsored family events

Fertility benefits

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

Paid volunteer time

2 days of VTO available to US, regular team members (separate from FTO) for participation in community service, quarterly cause initiatives, pro-bono initiatives, mentorship programs, etc.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Flexible time off

Bereavement leave benefits

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

GumGum offers FSA towards commute.

Company-sponsored outings

Includes bi-weekly wellness experiences, which include virtual sound baths and mediations, to in-person events like mixers, team-building activities, and dinners with our leaders.

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Company-sponsored happy hours

Onsite office parking

Pet friendly

We love our dogs in the office!

Fitness stipend

GumGum reimburses up to $55/month for any health and fitness activities.

Home-office stipend for remote employees

GumGum offers $55/month home office stipend

Professional Development Benefits

Job training & conferences

Tuition reimbursement

GumGum offers a tuition contribution plan of at least $50/month via Sofi. Employees who have been with GumGum 4+ years can opt in for a contribution plan of $200/month.

Lunch and learns

Promote from within

Continuing education stipend

Continuing education available during work hours

Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

Life Skills for Gummies is a program that was was launched by our PeopleOps team as a learning series focused around everyday life skills! Our CEO actually pitched this program as he wanted to offer courses to Gummers that help with everyday life (outside of the workplace). Topics range from money management to nutrition, meditation, buying a home, stocks & investments, urban gardening, etc. This program has seen extreme success and we are constantly surveying employees to offer classes that resonate with them!

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