Zeta Global
Staff Software Engineer, MIP/AIP
Zeta Global, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
The Role
Zeta Global is seeking a highly skilled
Staff Software Engineer
to serve as a technical leader within the
MIP/AIP Platforms Team . This team owns systems responsible for programmatic ad tech (DSP), omnichannel data integration, and client‑facing self‑service tools that unify activation, reporting, and measurement.
You will define the technical vision and architect scalable solutions for our core programmatic infrastructure while integrating sentiment data, bid stream intelligence, and advanced AI services into a cohesive, enterprise‑grade platform.
About Zeta Global Zeta Global is a leading AI‑powered marketing technology company that helps enterprises acquire, grow, and retain their best customers. We leverage one of the industry's largest proprietary identity datasets and cutting‑edge AI through our cloud‑native omnichannel marketing platform (ZMP). We are a publicly traded company (NYSE: ZETA) committed to innovation in AI, identity graphs, and enterprise marketing solutions.
Key Team Ownership Areas
Omnichannel Explorer:
Architecting and building the complete front‑end and back‑end integration of sentiment data, bid stream information, and other measurement tools.
Leading the project to enable direct
data and audience porting
into supply‑side platforms (SSPs), including client self‑service and integrated reporting/measurement.
Survey Platforms:
Responsibility for the top‑level
packaging, presentation, and interaction
of surveys, tackling current challenges related to
optimization and response rates .
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Ownership:
Define and own the technical direction for high‑volume, low‑latency programmatic AdTech (DSP) systems and omnichannel data integration.
Full‑Stack Development:
Drive development initiatives across the full stack, utilizing
Ruby, Python, Java, and React
to deliver integrated platform solutions.
AI Integration:
Design and implement the integration of sentiment data, bid stream intelligence, and AI services (including LLMs/GenAI frameworks) into MIP/AIP systems to enhance activation and measurement.
Technical Leadership:
Lead complex, cross‑functional technical teams, ensuring platform alignment, stability, and scalability across the engineering organization.
Mentorship & Strategy:
Serve as a trusted technical advisor, mentor engineers, and drive engineering best practices within the team.
Qualifications
Experience:
8+ years of engineering experience with a proven history of technical leadership.
AdTech Expertise:
Strong hands‑on experience and deep understanding of programmatic advertising, including DSPs, bid stream processing, and data‑intensive AdTech environments.
Polyglot Proficiency:
Expert proficiency in multiple languages, including
Ruby, Python, and Java .
Front‑End Experience:
Experience developing scalable front‑end applications, specifically using
React .
System Scale:
Deep experience building and scaling distributed, high‑performance systems in production environments.
Data & AI:
Experience integrating complex data sources (sentiment, bid stream) and foundational knowledge of AI/LLM concepts to solve platform challenges (e.g., survey optimization).
Architectural Influence:
Demonstrated ability to drive architectural decisions across multiple teams and effectively align technical vision with strategic business goals.
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee equity
Employee discounts, virtual wellness classes, and pet insurance (and more)
Salary Range The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000, depending on location and experience.
People & Culture at Zeta Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Software Development (Industry)
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Staff Software Engineer
to serve as a technical leader within the
MIP/AIP Platforms Team . This team owns systems responsible for programmatic ad tech (DSP), omnichannel data integration, and client‑facing self‑service tools that unify activation, reporting, and measurement.
You will define the technical vision and architect scalable solutions for our core programmatic infrastructure while integrating sentiment data, bid stream intelligence, and advanced AI services into a cohesive, enterprise‑grade platform.
About Zeta Global Zeta Global is a leading AI‑powered marketing technology company that helps enterprises acquire, grow, and retain their best customers. We leverage one of the industry's largest proprietary identity datasets and cutting‑edge AI through our cloud‑native omnichannel marketing platform (ZMP). We are a publicly traded company (NYSE: ZETA) committed to innovation in AI, identity graphs, and enterprise marketing solutions.
Key Team Ownership Areas
Omnichannel Explorer:
Architecting and building the complete front‑end and back‑end integration of sentiment data, bid stream information, and other measurement tools.
Leading the project to enable direct
data and audience porting
into supply‑side platforms (SSPs), including client self‑service and integrated reporting/measurement.
Survey Platforms:
Responsibility for the top‑level
packaging, presentation, and interaction
of surveys, tackling current challenges related to
optimization and response rates .
Key Responsibilities
Architectural Ownership:
Define and own the technical direction for high‑volume, low‑latency programmatic AdTech (DSP) systems and omnichannel data integration.
Full‑Stack Development:
Drive development initiatives across the full stack, utilizing
Ruby, Python, Java, and React
to deliver integrated platform solutions.
AI Integration:
Design and implement the integration of sentiment data, bid stream intelligence, and AI services (including LLMs/GenAI frameworks) into MIP/AIP systems to enhance activation and measurement.
Technical Leadership:
Lead complex, cross‑functional technical teams, ensuring platform alignment, stability, and scalability across the engineering organization.
Mentorship & Strategy:
Serve as a trusted technical advisor, mentor engineers, and drive engineering best practices within the team.
Qualifications
Experience:
8+ years of engineering experience with a proven history of technical leadership.
AdTech Expertise:
Strong hands‑on experience and deep understanding of programmatic advertising, including DSPs, bid stream processing, and data‑intensive AdTech environments.
Polyglot Proficiency:
Expert proficiency in multiple languages, including
Ruby, Python, and Java .
Front‑End Experience:
Experience developing scalable front‑end applications, specifically using
React .
System Scale:
Deep experience building and scaling distributed, high‑performance systems in production environments.
Data & AI:
Experience integrating complex data sources (sentiment, bid stream) and foundational knowledge of AI/LLM concepts to solve platform challenges (e.g., survey optimization).
Architectural Influence:
Demonstrated ability to drive architectural decisions across multiple teams and effectively align technical vision with strategic business goals.
Benefits & Perks
Unlimited PTO
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
Employee equity
Employee discounts, virtual wellness classes, and pet insurance (and more)
Salary Range The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $220,000, depending on location and experience.
People & Culture at Zeta Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Software Development (Industry)
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