Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

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VideoAmp

VideoAmp

501-1,000 employees

Advertising measurement and optimization software

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$131k - $190kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
gRPC
Kubernetes
Redshift
Git
BigQuery
Apache Spark
SQL
Java
C#
AWS
Go
REST APIs
C/C++
Data Analysis
Snowflake
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in web application development and an eagerness to learn new skills
  • Fluency with one or more mainstream strongly-typed, compiled programming languages such as Go, Java, C#, or C++
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with a version control system like GitHub including code review processes
  • B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science, Math, or similarly technical field preferred
  • Experience developing RESTful, resource-oriented APIs as distributed systems using gRPC and Go
  • Experience building large scale data processing pipelines using SQL or Spark with a data warehousing product like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift
  • Experience with monorepo development strategies and the Bazel build system
  • Experience with cloud deployment of distributed systems on AWS using Kubernetes
  • Experience working on a distributed team using asynchronous communication and project management strategies
Responsibilities
  • building the APIs that empower our clients to create comprehensive media plans for advertising campaigns that drive efficient outcomes on the VideoAmp platform in a user-friendly and scalable way
  • work with our Data Science, Measurement, and Engineering Services teams to ensure that our methodologies are rigorous and best-in-class
  • ensure that our data pipelines are correct and reliable
  • ensure that our APIs are responsive and highly available
  • collaborate with peers across the entire range of development activities that includes distilling engineering designs from product requirements, development of work plans, building consensus, implementation, testing, productization, monitoring, and maintenance

VideoAmp offers software and data solutions that improve the advertising industry by providing detailed insights into media valuation, buying, and selling. Their platform helps clients, including advertisers and agencies, analyze ad performance across various channels like linear TV and digital platforms, ensuring accurate measurement without audience duplication. What distinguishes VideoAmp from competitors is its emphasis on privacy-first data and partnerships that enhance measurement accuracy. The company's goal is to automate low-value tasks, enabling clients to focus on more significant advertising challenges.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$517.1M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic hires and promotions in the commercial growth team indicate strong leadership and a commitment to scaling the business.
  • The introduction of the VALID engine and cookie-less identity tools positions VideoAmp as a forward-thinking leader in media measurement and ad targeting.
  • A successful Series G funding round of $150M provides significant financial backing for future growth and innovation.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal disputes, such as the patent violation lawsuit from Nielsen, could result in financial and reputational damage.
  • The departure of founder Ross McCray as CEO may lead to strategic shifts and potential instability within the company.

What makes VideoAmp unique

  • VideoAmp's privacy-first data solutions offer a unique advantage in an industry increasingly focused on data security and consumer privacy.
  • Their VALID engine, which integrates TV viewership data with a commingled identity graph, provides a more accurate and comprehensive measurement solution compared to single-provider alternatives.
  • VideoAmp's focus on deduplicated performance metrics across multiple media channels sets them apart from competitors who may not offer such granular insights.

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