Cognitiv
Overview
Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission is to bring intelligence to advertising and deliver precision, relevance, and impact at scale. With our platform, advertisers enjoy flexibility—activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Now, we’re growing—and looking for a
Senior Software Engineer, Features
to join our Features Generation team.
The Role
Our models are only as good as the features that go into them. This role is about building the features that power our models. Success here means enabling our Science team to build better models—which directly drives better performance on our campaigns.
Location:
Bellevue, WA (Hybrid) — We collaborate in-office Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
What You’ll Do
Build low-latency pipelines
— Deliver user features to our Feature Store within seconds of an event, ensuring models have the freshest data possible.
Leverage LLMs for embeddings
— Generate user and contextual embeddings that power advanced model performance.
Maintain and expand features
— Ensure existing features are reliable and healthy while designing new ones to improve outcomes.
Collaborate with Science
— Partner closely with data scientists to define, prioritize, and ship impactful new features.
Tech Stack
Python
SQL (e.g., ClickHouse)
Spark
C#
Docker
RedPanda
Flink
Who You Are
Big Data + SQL expert
— You’ve worked with large-scale data systems and know how to design efficient queries
Python engineer
— You write clean, production-grade code in Python
Collaborative partner
— You thrive in cross-functional work and enjoy building with data scientists and other engineers
Feature-focused mindset
— You’re curious about how features influence models and motivated to improve them
Bonus Points If You Have
Machine learning exposure
— Experience with ML pipelines or feature engineering
Spark at scale
— Hands-on expertise running large-scale jobs
C# or Java skills
— Comfort working across additional languages for production systems
What You’ll Find at Cognitiv
Festiv — We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and team bonding
Responsiv — You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes
Inclusiv — Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels
Inventiv — We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas
Transformativ — We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility
Collaborativ — We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork
Location & Compensation
Location: Bellevue (hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Highlights include:
Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid)
12 weeks paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August
Career development with clear advancement paths
Equity for all employees
Hybrid work model & daily team lunch
Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement
401(k) with employer match
Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)…and more!
Salary:$160,000-$220,000 Base Salary + Equity
Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
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Now, we’re growing—and looking for a
Senior Software Engineer, Features
to join our Features Generation team.
The Role
Our models are only as good as the features that go into them. This role is about building the features that power our models. Success here means enabling our Science team to build better models—which directly drives better performance on our campaigns.
Location:
Bellevue, WA (Hybrid) — We collaborate in-office Monday through Wednesday, with the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
What You’ll Do
Build low-latency pipelines
— Deliver user features to our Feature Store within seconds of an event, ensuring models have the freshest data possible.
Leverage LLMs for embeddings
— Generate user and contextual embeddings that power advanced model performance.
Maintain and expand features
— Ensure existing features are reliable and healthy while designing new ones to improve outcomes.
Collaborate with Science
— Partner closely with data scientists to define, prioritize, and ship impactful new features.
Tech Stack
Python
SQL (e.g., ClickHouse)
Spark
C#
Docker
RedPanda
Flink
Who You Are
Big Data + SQL expert
— You’ve worked with large-scale data systems and know how to design efficient queries
Python engineer
— You write clean, production-grade code in Python
Collaborative partner
— You thrive in cross-functional work and enjoy building with data scientists and other engineers
Feature-focused mindset
— You’re curious about how features influence models and motivated to improve them
Bonus Points If You Have
Machine learning exposure
— Experience with ML pipelines or feature engineering
Spark at scale
— Hands-on expertise running large-scale jobs
C# or Java skills
— Comfort working across additional languages for production systems
What You’ll Find at Cognitiv
Festiv — We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and team bonding
Responsiv — You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes
Inclusiv — Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels
Inventiv — We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas
Transformativ — We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility
Collaborativ — We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork
Location & Compensation
Location: Bellevue (hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Highlights include:
Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid)
12 weeks paid parental leave
Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August
Career development with clear advancement paths
Equity for all employees
Hybrid work model & daily team lunch
Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement
401(k) with employer match
Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)…and more!
Salary:$160,000-$220,000 Base Salary + Equity
Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
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