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Hospitable.com

Staff Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure

Hospitable.com, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Staff Software Engineer, Ads Infrastructure Discord is seeking a

Staff Software Engineer

to join their

Ads Delivery

team. This role will focus on building and maintaining scalable systems for ad delivery across Discord’s platform, with a specific emphasis on

real-time systems

and

optimization . You will be working at the cutting edge of Discord’s strategy to establish a significant revenue stream through ads.

This position involves solving complex problems related to

ad ranking ,

budget pacing ,

frequency capping , and

auction-based ad marketplaces , making it a great opportunity to work with advanced technologies and systems that support millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Build Scalable Systems : Develop systems for delivering effective ad experiences while balancing advertiser needs.

Solve Complex Challenges : Work on high-volume data collection, ad ranking algorithms, and optimization techniques for budget pacing and frequency capping.

Cross-Team Collaboration : Partner with teams like

Data Platform ,

Serving Infrastructure , and

Persistence Infrastructure

to meet technical requirements.

Ownership of Projects : Take end-to-end ownership of projects from design to implementation, collaborating with

Product

and technical teams to refine requirements and oversee launches.

Build High-Scale Infrastructure : Work with a select group of teams to create solutions for scalable, reliable, and observable systems for ads delivery.

Data Validation and Algorithm Optimization : Leverage insights from large datasets to improve algorithms and system designs.

What You Should Have

8+ years

of professional experience, particularly in

backend software engineering .

Expertise in

Python ,

Rust , and

Elixir

(with a focus on large-scale system design, database design, and data caching).

Experience with

cloud environments

and observability tools (e.g.,

Datadog ).

Technical leadership

experience (at least 2 years leading teams in a technical capacity).

Proficiency in

event streaming tools

such as

Kafka

or

PubSub .

A

data-driven mindset , with a focus on infrastructure and algorithm validation.

Strong

empathy for users , both internal and external, with an inclination to seek feedback and continuously improve systems.

Why Discord? Discord plays a key role in the future of gaming and online communities, offering an engaging platform for users to connect around games and shared interests. As a

Staff Software Engineer

on the

Ads Infrastructure

team, you will have the chance to impact millions of users while building out systems that support Discord's growing revenue stream through ads.

Salary Range :

$223,000 - $245,000 per year

+ equity + benefits (Compensation is based on role, level, skills, experience, and relevant education).

If you're passionate about

large-scale system design ,

backend development , and solving complex optimization problems in a

dynamic and fast-paced environment , this role at Discord could be an excellent fit.

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