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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer, Ad-Tech - **Company:** Genius Sports - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $170,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Architectural Patterns, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Data Security, Distributed Systems, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Data Storage Technologies, Backend, Kotlin, Data Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/software-engineer-ad-tech-509978544 ## About the Role * Strong proficiency with multiple programming languages (we use Rust, Kotlin and Typescript) * Experience with architectural patterns and building scalable systems. * Proven ability to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions in ambiguous situations. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and mentor others. Preferred Qualifications * Fluency with agentic frameworks and ai-driven software development workflows. * Experience working with containers and cloud-native environments. * Experience working with Large Data. * Experience working with Distributed Systems. * TDD and Spec Driven Development * Experience with AdTech solutions applied to SSPs and DSPs ## Description We are looking for a Software Engineer III who brings deep technical expertise, strong ownership, and a continuous learning mindset to the tools and products they build. At this level, we believe great engineers operate effectively across problem spaces, lead through influence, and help shape both technical direction and engineering culture. You will be trusted to take on complex, ambiguous problems and drive them to successful outcomes, applying best practices in Agile software development along the way. We value engineers who can adapt quickly, learn new technologies as needed, and focus on delivering meaningful impact rather than being constrained by specific languages or frameworks. We will lean on your technical leadership, pragmatic decision-making, and ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term system health. You will work in an environment that prioritizes Agile principles, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making. You are comfortable forming and testing hypotheses, validating assumptions through experimentation, and using evidence to guide architectural and product decisions., * Contribute the design, development, and evolution of robust data platforms and backend systems and services. * Grow into a technical authority within and across teams, influencing architectural decisions and setting engineering standards. * Collaborate closely with data engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define system boundaries, APIs, processes, and long-term technical direction. * Drive improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and operability across critical systems. * Design and implement efficient, resilient data storage and data access patterns. * Write high-quality, maintainable code and advocate for best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation. * Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex production issues, including leading root-cause analysis and preventative improvements. * Champion continuous improvement by evaluating new technologies, tools, and approaches where they provide clear value. * Grow into a mentor and coach engineers across teams, supporting technical growth and raising the overall engineering bar. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) - [Slopquatting, API Keys, Fun with Fonts, Recruiters vs AI and more - The Best of LIVE 2025 - Part 2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1765-slopquatting-api-keys-fun-with-fonts-recruiters-vs-ai-and-more-the-best-of-live-2025-part-2) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)