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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Posted on 3/20/2024

Vistar Media

Vistar Media

201-500 employees

Digital out-of-home advertising platform

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software

Compensation Overview

$155k - $175kAnnually

+ Bonus + Health Benefits + 401k with Company Match + Lifestyle Stipend

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Position is remote but Philadelphia is a potential location.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
Java
TypeScript
AWS
Scala
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field (e.g. engineering, computer science, etc.), or Bachelor's degree in any field and 7+ years of professional experience working as a Software Engineer.
  • 6-12+ years of relevant work experience in cloud infrastructure and/or dev ops
  • Excellent knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code platforms
  • Experience with the building and maintenance of CI/CD platforms
  • Experience in at least two of the following is preferred, but not required: Go, Scala/Java, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
  • Experience with a formal code review process is a plus
  • Experience in technical/team leadership preferred
Responsibilities
  • Take a technical leadership role on features and team roadmaps
  • Large group communications and presentations
  • Work with the architecture team to develop maintainable, effective, and efficient solutions
  • Help to onboard and mentor other engineers on the team
  • Maintain a high level of productivity while making significant contributions to infrastructure, CI/CD, and internal tooling initiatives
  • Participate in a rigorous code review process, including giving and receiving critical feedback
  • Work directly with internal engineering teams to understand gaps in our shared infrastructure and tooling
  • Write well-designed, well-tested code
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

Vistar Media connects media owners with marketers in the digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising sector, allowing for the buying and selling of advertising space on digital billboards and screens. Its platform includes a supply-side platform (SSP) for media owners and a demand-side platform (DSP) for marketers, generating revenue through transaction commissions. Vistar Media differentiates itself by offering automated, data-driven ad buying, which helps advertisers target specific audiences while maintaining broad reach. The company's goal is to improve the DOOH advertising experience for both media owners and marketers in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$32.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

37%

2 year growth

81%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The acquisition of ADstruc positions Vistar Media as a comprehensive platform in the OOH industry, potentially increasing market share and revenue.
  • The appointment of Ross McNab as Chief Revenue Officer brings proven leadership and a track record of revenue growth, which could drive global expansion.
  • The launch of retail media targeting solutions and certification programs demonstrates Vistar Media's commitment to innovation and industry leadership.

What critics are saying

  • The integration of ADstruc could present challenges in merging technologies and corporate cultures, potentially slowing down operations.
  • The competitive landscape in DOOH advertising is intensifying, with new entrants and existing players like Samsung Ads expanding their offerings.

What makes Vistar Media unique

  • Vistar Media uniquely integrates both programmatic and traditional ad scheduling capabilities, offering a comprehensive solution for DOOH advertising.
  • Their acquisition of ADstruc enhances their platform by adding traditional OOH planning and buying software, making them a one-stop-shop for all OOH needs.
  • Vistar Media's data-driven approach allows for precise audience targeting, setting them apart from competitors who may not offer the same level of personalization.

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