Newton Research
Newton Research is a fast-growing software start-up founded by repeat entrepreneurs and well-funded by blue chip venture capital firms. We are building the next generation of the closed loop media lifecycle, developing AI agents that leverage the latest in LLMs and generative AI with specialized knowledge. Our products power a wide range of workflows across brands, agencies and publishers, assisting in each step of the media planning, buying and measurement lifecycle.
Role Description We're seeking an experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer to join our team as a technical leader and key contributor to our platform architecture. You'll drive technical strategy across our React-based frontend and Python/Django backend, making critical architectural decisions that shape how we deliver AI-driven advertising workflows at scale. This role requires someone who can operate with high autonomy, mentor engineering talent, and translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions. You'll work across teams to establish best practices, drive technical initiatives from conception through deployment, and influence the direction of our engineering organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise from the adTech space and thrives in fast-paced startup environments where technical leadership and initiative are paramount.
Responsibilities
Drive technical architecture and strategy across full stack features using React/Ant Design and Python/Django
Lead the design of scalable systems that handle complex advertising workflows, real-time data processing, and high-volume API integrations
Make critical technical decisions that impact multiple teams and establish engineering standards and best practices
Own end-to-end delivery of complex, ambiguous projects that span frontend, backend, and infrastructure
Architect intuitive interfaces for sophisticated advertising tools while building robust backend services that integrate with major ad platforms
Mentor and level up senior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with product and data science leadership to translate business vision into technical roadmaps
Proactively identify systemic technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges before they become critical
Represent engineering in cross-functional planning and contribute to product strategy
Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption
Qualifications
7-10+ years of full stack development experience building production applications at scale
Deep expertise in the adTech/marTech industry
- proven experience with DSPs, DMPs, ad servers, programmatic advertising platforms, or related systems
Strong experience with
Ant Design
or similar enterprise component libraries
Advanced backend development skills in
Python
and
Django
with demonstrated ability to architect scalable services
Proven track record of
technical leadership
- driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction
Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and microservices architectures
Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), caching strategies (Redis), and data modeling at scale
Demonstrated ability to
operate with high autonomy
- self-directed, proactive, and able to navigate ambiguity
Exceptional collaboration skills and a
team-first mentality
- ability to build consensus and elevate those around you
Thrives in
fast-paced startup environments
- adaptable, pragmatic, and focused on business impact
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), infrastructure as code, and modern CI/CD practices
Strong system design skills with a track record of building reliable, maintainable systems
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with advertising APIs (The Trade Desk, Google DV360, Meta, etc.)
Deep knowledge of programmatic advertising workflows, bidding strategies, and measurement
Experience building data visualization and analytics platforms
Experience with LLMs and AI-powered applications
Experience with real-time data pipelines, event-driven architectures, and high-throughput systems
Contributions to open source projects or technical writing/speaking
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape technical strategy and architecture at a high-growth AI startup
High-impact staff-level role with significant autonomy and influence
Work directly with founders and technical leadership
Collaborative, innovative team culture that values technical excellence
Competitive compensation, significant equity, and benefits
Cutting-edge technology stack and complex technical challenges
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Role Description We're seeking an experienced Staff Full Stack Engineer to join our team as a technical leader and key contributor to our platform architecture. You'll drive technical strategy across our React-based frontend and Python/Django backend, making critical architectural decisions that shape how we deliver AI-driven advertising workflows at scale. This role requires someone who can operate with high autonomy, mentor engineering talent, and translate complex business requirements into elegant technical solutions. You'll work across teams to establish best practices, drive technical initiatives from conception through deployment, and influence the direction of our engineering organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise from the adTech space and thrives in fast-paced startup environments where technical leadership and initiative are paramount.
Responsibilities
Drive technical architecture and strategy across full stack features using React/Ant Design and Python/Django
Lead the design of scalable systems that handle complex advertising workflows, real-time data processing, and high-volume API integrations
Make critical technical decisions that impact multiple teams and establish engineering standards and best practices
Own end-to-end delivery of complex, ambiguous projects that span frontend, backend, and infrastructure
Architect intuitive interfaces for sophisticated advertising tools while building robust backend services that integrate with major ad platforms
Mentor and level up senior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with product and data science leadership to translate business vision into technical roadmaps
Proactively identify systemic technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges before they become critical
Represent engineering in cross-functional planning and contribute to product strategy
Drive technical innovation and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption
Qualifications
7-10+ years of full stack development experience building production applications at scale
Deep expertise in the adTech/marTech industry
- proven experience with DSPs, DMPs, ad servers, programmatic advertising platforms, or related systems
Strong experience with
Ant Design
or similar enterprise component libraries
Advanced backend development skills in
Python
and
Django
with demonstrated ability to architect scalable services
Proven track record of
technical leadership
- driving architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction
Deep understanding of distributed systems, API design, and microservices architectures
Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), caching strategies (Redis), and data modeling at scale
Demonstrated ability to
operate with high autonomy
- self-directed, proactive, and able to navigate ambiguity
Exceptional collaboration skills and a
team-first mentality
- ability to build consensus and elevate those around you
Thrives in
fast-paced startup environments
- adaptable, pragmatic, and focused on business impact
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), infrastructure as code, and modern CI/CD practices
Strong system design skills with a track record of building reliable, maintainable systems
Bonus Qualifications
Experience with advertising APIs (The Trade Desk, Google DV360, Meta, etc.)
Deep knowledge of programmatic advertising workflows, bidding strategies, and measurement
Experience building data visualization and analytics platforms
Experience with LLMs and AI-powered applications
Experience with real-time data pipelines, event-driven architectures, and high-throughput systems
Contributions to open source projects or technical writing/speaking
What We Offer
Opportunity to shape technical strategy and architecture at a high-growth AI startup
High-impact staff-level role with significant autonomy and influence
Work directly with founders and technical leadership
Collaborative, innovative team culture that values technical excellence
Competitive compensation, significant equity, and benefits
Cutting-edge technology stack and complex technical challenges
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