Sr. Technical Platform Operations Specialist

Vianttechnology; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Vianttechnology in Irvine, California, is seeking a Sr. Technical Platform Operations Specialist to ensure optimal performance of its Demand Side Platform (DSP). In this role, you will bridge internal teams and external partners, manage technical operations, and lead troubleshooting efforts.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in ad operations, strong communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree. Benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave, and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in ad operations or technical account management.
• Familiarity with ad-serving or programmatic advertising platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the connective point between internal teams and external partners.
• Execute and manage publisher integrations and third-party partner certifications.
• Provide second-level QA and platform support.
• Drive cross-functional projects for platform stability.
• Translate technical findings into actionable feedback.

Skills

Ad operations

Technical account management

HTML

JavaScript

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Sr. Technical Platform Operations Specialist, you will serve as a key operational liaison, ensuring the seamless performance of Viant’s products, including our Demand Side Platform (DSP). You will play a pivotal role in bridging cross‑functional internal teams—such as Operations, Product, and Engineering—with external stakeholders and third‑party partners. Your core responsibility is to maintain operational continuity through clear communication, technical insight, and a strong sense of urgency when addressing problems, challenges, and opportunities.

This role requires a proactive approach to identifying root causes, facilitating resolutions, and driving alignment across multiple teams. You will own day‑to‑day technical operations, lead troubleshooting efforts, and support campaign and platform stability. The ideal candidate thrives in fast‑paced environments, is a clear communicator, and demonstrates task leadership by translating customer and business needs into actionable solutions.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Serve as the connective point between internal teams (e.g., Ad Operations, Product, Engineering) and external partners, driving the resolution of technical issues and ensuring the reliability of the DSP platform
• Execute and manage publisher integrations and third‑party partner certifications to ensure compliance and system compatibility
• Provide second‑level QA and platform support, ensuring escalated issues are thoroughly documented and addressed with urgency
• Drive cross‑functional projects that enhance platform stability, operational workflows, and campaign execution quality
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable feedback for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

GREAT TO HAVE

• 3+ years of experience in ad operations, technical account management, or a related role
• Familiarity with at least one ad‑serving or programmatic advertising platform
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a knack for documenting complex systems and workflows
• Proven ability to adopt and navigate new technologies quickly
• Working knowledge of HTML/JavaScript
• Bachelor's degree

$70,000 – $80,000 a year

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well‑being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.

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