Principal Software Engineer

Viant Technology; California; On-site; USD 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in digital advertising technology is seeking a seasoned professional to lead product development and set the technical vision for future projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to mentor engineers in a dynamic environment while driving innovation and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the AdTech domain, proficiency in Go, and a solid understanding of service-oriented architecture. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee well-being, offering unlimited paid time off, fully paid health insurance, and ample opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Fully paid health insurance

Paid parental leave

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Career advancement opportunities

Recognition as a top workplace

Qualifications

• 12+ years in software industry with strong AdTech experience.
• Expertise in Go and relational databases like MySQL or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and determine long-term technical vision.
• Collaborate with teams to understand needs and mentor engineers.

Skills

Go programming language

AdTech domain experience

Web services

Microservices

Complex SQL knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

MySQL

Postgres

Oracle

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Employer Industry: Digital Advertising Technology

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $260,000 a year
• Opportunity for career advancement and professional growth within the organization
• Fully paid health insurance and paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO) for enhanced work-life balance
• Recognition as one of the best places to work, focusing on employee well-being

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Determine a long-term technical vision and scope for future projects while reviewing existing ones
• Lead end-to-end product development efforts for the employer's suite of products
• Own and contribute to major features and areas of the products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to understand needs and identify opportunities
• Mentor engineers in a fast-paced, innovative, user-focused environment

What is Required (Qualifications):

• Must have experience in the AdTech domain or strong proficiency in the Go programming language
• 12+ years of professional experience in the software industry
• Experience with web services, microservices, or other service-oriented architecture (SOA)
• Relational database experience such as MySQL, Postgres, or Oracle, with complex SQL knowledge

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of modern programming languages, especially Java and Go
• Familiarity with cloud-based technologies, especially AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with NoSQL databases is a plus