Senior Software Engineer

Introduction to Demandbase: 

Demandbase is the leading account-based GTM platform for B2B enterprises to identify and target the right customers, at the right time, with the right message. With a unified view of intent data, AI-powered insights, and prescriptive actions, go-to-market teams can seamlessly align and execute with confidence. Thousands of businesses depend on Demandbase to maximize revenue, minimize waste, and consolidate their data and technology stacks - all in one platform.

As a company, we’re as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class technology. We invest heavily in people, our culture, and the community around us. We have offices in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and India, as well as a team in the UK, and allow employees to work remotely. We have also been continuously recognized as one of the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay Area including, “Best Workplaces for Millennials” and “Best Workplaces for Parents”!

We're committed to attracting, developing, retaining, and promoting a diverse workforce. By ensuring that every Demandbase employee is able to bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of living out our mission to transform how B2B goes to market. We encourage people from historically underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Demandbase!

About the Role:

We’re seeking a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to lead and contribute to the development of our campaign management platform. This platform supports thousands of campaigns across hundreds of clients, and we need a strong leader to ensure it remains performant, scalable, and innovative while driving the delivery of new features at a rapid pace.

As a key player on our Advertising team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product and design, to align on goals, understand requirements, and deliver impactful solutions. You’ll lead by example, contributing to hands-on coding, code reviews, and system design while mentoring a small team of engineers. This role also involves proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and driving initiatives that align with organizational objectives.

The base compensation range for this position, not including the company bonus, is: $191,000-284,000

What you’ll be doing:

• Technical Leadership:
• Lead a small team of engineers, running sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Partner with product and design teams to align on the roadmap and translate requirements into actionable tasks.
• Drive system design and influence technical direction, ensuring scalable and maintainable solutions.
• Hands-On Development:
• Design, build, deploy, and monitor microservices using Python/Flask for the backend and React/Redux for the frontend.
• Write efficient and complex SQL queries and optimize database interactions.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging technologies to enhance the platform.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with other teams to understand their needs and drive collaborative solutions.
• Act as a technical liaison to bridge gaps between engineering and other departments.
• Proactive Innovation:
• Identify and execute on opportunities to improve existing systems and processes.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices to ensure the platform remains cutting-edge.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience leading small engineering teams.
• 5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming (Python preferred).
• 2+ years of experience building scalable, robust services and deploying microservices from scratch.
• Strong understanding of backend server components, performance optimization, and system scaling.
• Expertise in SQL and database query optimization.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

Even Better If You Have:

• Experience in the advertising (DSP, RTB) or marketing industry.
• Proficiency in web development technologies, including React, Redux, HTML, and CSS.
• Knowledge of Python web frameworks like Flask or Django and ORMs like SQLAlchemy.
• Familiarity with emerging technologies and their practical application in solving business challenges.

Why Join Us?

At the core of this role is an opportunity to shape and enhance a high-impact platform used by leading clients. With a focus on innovative solutions, collaborative leadership, and technical excellence, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving our mission forward.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our employees enjoy up to 100% paid premiums for Medical and Vision coverage, ensuring access to top-tier care for you and your loved ones. In addition, we provide a range of mental wellness resources, including access to Modern Health, to help support your emotional well-being. We believe in a healthy work-life harmony, which is why we offer a flexible PTO policy, 15 paid holidays in 2025—including a three-day break around July 4th and a full week off for Thanksgiving—and No Internal Meetings Fridays to give you uninterrupted time to focus on what matters most. For your financial future, we offer a competitive 401(k) plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and other valuable benefits to ensure your financial peace of mind.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Demandbase:

At Demandbase, we believe in creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We recognize that everyone brings unique experiences, perspectives, and identities to the table, and we are committed to building a community where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated, and we strive to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to succeed and grow, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, ethnicity, background, marital status, genetic information, education level, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected status. We do not automatically disqualify applicants with criminal records and will consider each applicant on a case-by-case basis.

We recognize that not all candidates will have every skill or qualification listed in this job description. If you feel you have the level of experience to be successful in the role, we encourage you to apply!

We acknowledge that true diversity and inclusion requires ongoing effort, and we are committed to doing the work required to make our workplace a safe and equitable space for all. Join us in building a community where we can learn from each other, celebrate our differences, and work together.