Lead Software Engineer, Serving and Services
System1 is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for our Serving and Services team. You will design, build, operate, debug, optimize, and deploy highly-distributed and low-latency web-based systems with a growing team of talented engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for managing massive datasets to extract valuable insights from user behavior. The ideal person will not only be an expert software developer with back-end and some full stack knowledge, but also a collaborative team player with infectious energy and a desire to communicate ideas with colleagues.
The Role You Will Have
- Lead the development of System1’s main ad serving platform - this platform is used by a diverse group of users servicing both internal and externally facing products
- Build, operate, and optimize large web-based systems and platforms that interface directly with real-time scoring models and support various optimization algorithms that are multi-objective in nature
- Design and implement algorithms to efficiently process, analyze, and serve massive datasets
- Serve as a key individual contributor within the Venice engineering group and provide technical leadership to the team
- Take projects through the full engineering lifecycle: designing, ticketing, building, testing, deploying, and debugging tools and products
- Work with a tight knit group of engineers and data stakeholders
What You Will Bring
- Demonstrated experience in back-end or full stack development in a senior level role
- Well versed with Python and Python libraries/frameworks is required
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to mentor and guide a driven team of talented engineers - prior experience leading projects with at least 2+ engineers a must
- Passion for leveraging technology to solve problems and maximize productivity
- Should be comfortable writing HTML/CSS and be proficient in Javascript
- Experience building scalable and reliable products in the cloud
- Experience with designing, implementing, and using RESTful APIs
- Ability to execute ideas and influence decision making in a clear and effective manner
- Exposure to ad serving systems and reliability requirements
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
What We Have To Offer
- Competitive PTO
- 10 Company Holidays
- Untracked sick time
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- 401k w/match
- Professional development reimbursement
- Leadership & growth opportunities
- Commuter benefits