Senior Software Engineer

OUTFRONT Media; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

ERGs

Job summary

OUTFRONT Media, a leading out-of-home advertising company, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend development across multiple products. You will own scalable APIs, drive microservices in a remote-first team, and mentor engineers to elevate platform capabilities.

You’ll design robust, secure systems, integrate third-party SaaS data providers, and shape the technical direction while collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious product goals.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of software engineering experience including enterprise-scale systems.
• Proven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or products.
• Proficient in modern backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Python, TypeScript).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud-native platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioning.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growth.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices across multiple products and services.
• Lead the integration of third-party SaaS platforms and data providers into our AWS ecosystem.
• Architect distributed systems for high availability, modularity, and fault tolerance.
• Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy and product goals.
• Assist with system design and architecture and contribute to long-term platform vision.

Skills

Enterprise-scale systems

Backend services ownership

Distributed systems

Cloud-native platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

API design (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)

Mentoring engineers

Remote-friendly communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

About OUTFRONT

We are one of North America’s most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose as a company is to help people, places and businesses grow stronger. To do this, we make meaningful connections between brands and people when they are outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets including billboards, transit and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and conduct our business considering all our stakeholders, from clients and employees, to the communities where we operate. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes the growth of our people. Come join our industry-leading team!

What We Offer

OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
• HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
• Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Role Overview

We’re seeking aSenior Software Engineerwith deep backend expertise and enterprise experience to lead the development of multiple products and services within our modern advertising platform. This role requires strong technical ownership, hands-on coding, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

You’ll work across a remote-first engineering team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate third-party SaaS solutions with proprietary APIs and microservices in an AWS environment. Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the platform, elevate team capabilities, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices across multiple products and services, including pre-sales, contract, inventory, order, creative, planning/delivery, billing/revenue recognition, and reporting
• Lead the integration of third-party SaaS platforms and data providers into our AWS ecosystem
• Architect distributed systems for high availability, modularity, and fault tolerance
• Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)
• Mentor and upskill junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy and product goals
• Assist with system design and architecture and contribute to long-term platform vision and decision-making
• Help maintain high standards for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes
• Ensure observability, CI/CD best practices, and compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Promote engineering excellence through documentation, testing, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-scale systems
• Proven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or products
• Proficient in modern backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Python, TypeScript)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
• Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioning
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growth
• Excellent communication skills in remote-first environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Prior experience in ad tech, martech, or related industries
• Familiarity with OpenRTB, VAST, and programmatic advertising concepts
• Exposure to large-scale data pipelines (Kafka, Spark, Airflow)
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., data privacy, audit compliance)

Tech Stack Highlights

• REST/gRPC APIs, API gateways
• Microservices architecture
• Kubernetes, AWS Lambda
• Cloud-native databases, security best practices
• Modern programming languages and frameworks

Why Join Us?

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise will shape the future of advertising technology. OUTFRONT Media offers the opportunity to drive innovation at scale and make a lasting impact.

For New York and California, the salary range for this role is $150,000-$185,000 per year. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law and California Salary Transparency Law.

OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Aff…