Software Engineer (AdTech/Front-end)

Fast Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned media organization based in New York City is seeking a Software Engineer to develop high-quality digital experiences for its platforms. You will work on front-end applications, focusing on performance optimization, API integrations, and collaboration with design and product teams. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience with web frameworks and familiarity with Google solutions. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working with modern web frameworks.
• Experience in Google Ad Manager and related Google solutions required.
• Knowledge of software principles and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build features for AdTech and subscription platforms.
• Improve front-end app performance including load times and async loading.
• Work in WordPress to enhance Editorial workflows.

Skills

Modern web frameworks

Google Ad Manager

Application architecture

Front-end performance optimization

AWS

CI/CD

Maintainable software solutions

Tools

Webpack

Parcel

Vite

CDNs / Fastly

Job description

Mansueto Ventures, the parent company of Inc. and Fast Company, is looking for a Software Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role will focus on building high-quality, user-facing digital experiences related to Digital Marketing and Ad Tech, making a significant impact on the Inc.com and FastCompany.com brands.

Salary range: $115,000 - $130,000 + bonus eligible. Compensation may vary based on relevant experience, skills, industry, and education.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Design and build features for our AdTech and subscription platforms on our next generation front-end applications for the Inc.com and FastCompany.com digital properties.
• Constantly improve front-end app performance - page load times, page weight, network calls, async loading of assets, CDN cache-control, etc.
• Integrate with 3rd party services and APIs to build solutions for paywall, subscriptions, entitlements, SSO, and data reporting, to name a few.
• Work directly in our CMS environment (WordPress) to enhance Editorial workflows for content publishing.
• Improve workflows and dev practices for our engineering team, empowering you to make an impact to our engineering culture.
• Identify security problems and improve the security aspects of our applications.
• Collaborate with Design and Product teams to define optimal solutions and user flows.
• Mentor and grow the skills of colleagues through pairing, design reviews, and code reviews.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Have 5+ years of professional experience working with modern web frameworks in the media space.
• Experience in Google Ad Manager and related Google solutions (GA, GTM) is required.
• Have knowledge of software principles, application architecture, data structures, coding conventions, automated testing frameworks and security best practices.
• Obsessive about front-end application performance, and fast page speed techniques for optimal user experience.
• Experience with module loaders like Webpack, Parcel, and Vite
• Have a sound understanding of cloud-based architectures and deployments on Amazon Web Services (AWS), CI/CD (GitHub Actions) and related tooling.
• Experience with CDNs / Fastly in order to optimize edge caching for your applications.
• Have strong opinions about maintainable software solutions but are also willing to have constructive debates and work towards the best options for the team.
• Have a growth mindset and a bias towards action.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

ABOUT US

Mansueto Ventures’ mission is to empower and inspire innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through compelling journalism, diverse conversations, and creative initiatives that celebrate excellence in business.

Our company’s greatest asset is our employees. Our workplace strives for excellence, respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency in all we do. We value feedback from all corners of the organization, and we collaborate with colleagues to craft company policies and benefits.

At Mansueto Ventures, we prioritize diversity. We celebrate differences and try to embed them into every aspect of our workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunity employment to all individuals regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.