About Us:
Button’s mission is to build a better internet, fueled by commerce. Today, we work with some of the largest and most interesting businesses in the world to connect consumers with what they want at the tap of a button. We build with the consumer experience in mind, have a reputation for paving the future of mobile, and have a good time doing it.

Button is creating cutting-edge solutions that empower retailers to deliver more personalized, data-driven commerce experiences. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a passion for tackling the toughest challenges in digital advertising. We are looking for a Senior AdTech Engineer to join our growing team and contribute to the future of advertising technology.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Software Engineer - AdTech, you will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance systems that power our ad platform. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, product managers, and frontend developers, to build solutions that improve targeting, bidding, and analytics capabilities. Your expertise in programmatic advertising, real-time bidding (RTB), and ad exchanges will drive the evolution of our platform to meet the complex demands of the digital advertising landscape.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead the development and optimization of programmatic advertising systems, including real-time bidding (RTB) platforms and demand-side platforms (DSPs).
• Architect and maintain high-performance, scalable infrastructure to support large-scale ad operations, handling millions of ad requests per second.
• Collaborate with product and data science teams to build new features, optimize existing processes, and ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
• Implement and improve ad targeting algorithms, fraud detection systems, and analytics tools to enhance the efficiency of ad campaigns.
• Optimize the ad delivery pipeline for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in the AdTech ecosystem, identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers, promoting best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.

We look for teammates who have:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in AdTech.
• Strong proficiency in backend development (e.g., Java, Python, or Go) and experience with large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in programmatic advertising, including experience with RTB, DSPs, SSPs, and ad exchanges.
• Solid understanding of auction mechanics, bidding strategies, and ad fraud prevention techniques.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and familiarity with machine learning in an advertising context is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Button provides employees with a RemotePlus workplace, which blends “work from anywhere” with in-person collaboration. Button’s total compensation package includes a base salary competitive with what is offered by similar companies in major US markets. The salary range for this role is expected to be between $160,000 and $205,000 (offered salary is based on a number of factors including skills and experience relative to the job description listed above).

In addition, Button provides employees with a 401(k) plan and automatically contributes 3% of an employee’s salary annually. We want our employees to be truly invested in their work– each Buttonian receives stock options upon joining the company. We also want our employees to be well-rested and live balanced lives–Buttonians enjoy unlimited time off (including birthdays off) and periodic Mental Health Weeks which allow the entire company to take a breath and recharge, as well as an employee assistance program.

For many of the health, vision, and dental insurance plans offered by Button, the company covers 100% of the premiums for employees and 75% for dependents. Button offers all employees and their dependents complimentary memberships to One Medical as well as a monthly stipend for mobile phone/internet and an annual lifestyle stipend. Button also offers employees access to its “NYC Hub,” as well as “All Access” memberships to WeWork in other markets, with periodic “coworking days” and social events.

Most of all, Button offers our employees the opportunity to live our company values–Grow, Learn, and Adapt–and to be a part of an incredible team of humans working together to build a better internet, fueled by commerce.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Button is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone, and we are intentional about making sure people feel respected, supported, and connected at work—regardless of who you are or where you come from. We value and celebrate our differences and believe being open about who we are allows us to do the best work of our lives.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Button is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation.