Technical Ad Sales integration Engineer / FreeWheel

Tandym Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in media and entertainment is looking for a Technical Ad Sales Integration Engineer. This exciting role requires expertise in FreeWheel ad server and involves leading ad integration activities across various platforms. You will collaborate with product and tech teams to implement best practices, troubleshoot ad issues, and document features. If you have a passion for ad technology and thrive in a remote environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Experience with FreeWheel ad server is a must.
• Knowledge of ad serving systems and workflows is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead ad integration activities across platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to establish ad implementation best practices.

Skills

FreeWheel ad server

GAM ad server integrations

Server-side ad integration techniques

Client-side ad integration techniques

Dynamic ad insertion

Streaming media knowledge

Troubleshooting skills

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Relevant experience

Job description

Technical Ad Sales Integration Engineer / FreeWheel

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Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $70.00/hr

A recognized media organization is seeking a Technical Ad Sales Integration Engineer with FreeWheel ad server experience to join their team in the Media and Entertainment sector. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert on the company's ad server integrations across domestic and international endpoints.

About the Opportunity:

• Assignment Length: Long-term contract

Setting:

Fully Remote (EST time zone preference)

Responsibilities:

• Lead ad integration activities across platforms
• Collaborate with ad product and tech teams to establish ad implementation best practices and influence application and player design related to advertising
• Configure baseline ad systems for new mobile apps
• Troubleshoot and debug ad issues on pre-release builds to facilitate QA testing
• Document ad-related features and tech stacks
• Prototype and implement new advertising features on mobile endpoints
• Understand the complexities of ad technology ecosystems and streaming devices
• Bridge the gap between Ad Sales products and QA, operationalizing test cases
• Stay updated with new specifications, technologies, and industry initiatives
• Collaborate and cross-train teammates across different endpoints (Desktop, OTT, etc.)

Requirements:

• Experience with FreeWheel ad server (must)
• Knowledge of GAM ad server integrations
• Experience with server-side and client-side ad integration techniques
• Knowledge of ad serving systems, dynamic ad insertion, and workflows
• Understanding of streaming media, including streaming video players, ABR techniques, CDNs
• Troubleshooting skills, experience with Charles sessions, web traffic analysis
• Experience with RESTful APIs for mobile-backend connectivity
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Detail-oriented, quick learner of new technologies
• Self-starter with exploration enthusiasm
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, visual)
• Team player committed to customer service

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Information Services