Staff Software Engineer @ Basis Technologies

Salary Range: 135234 to 211945 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

WHO WE ARE

At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Technology is at the core of what we do. The AI Engineering team at Basis Technologies builds and scales machine learning and generative AI systems that power our programmatic advertising platform. We work closely with Data Science, Platform, and Application Engineering teams to deliver intelligent automation, real-time optimization, and deep performance insights across the media buying lifecycle.

Our mission is to deliver scalable, production-grade learning and inference systems that drive measurable impact and redefine what’s possible in programmatic advertising.

WAYS YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE

As a Staff AI Engineer, you’ll serve as a technical leader, designing and implementing the next generation of AI-powered systems across our platform. You will be both hands-on and strategic, balancing deep technical execution with architectural leadership. To be successful, you will contribute by:

Collaborating with Data Science and Product teams to design, build, and scale AI-powered features across our media buying platform.
Building scalable infrastructure to support model training, evaluation, and real-time inference over billions of daily events.
Prototyping and operationalizing cutting-edge generative AI approaches to unlock new capabilities for our customers.
Leading cross-team technical initiatives and establishing best practices for reliability, observability, and responsible AI.
Influencing architectural decisions that shape the long-term direction of AI at Basis Technologies.
Mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of code quality, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

7+ years of experience in software engineering, with significant time spent delivering machine learning or generative AI systems in production.
Proficiency in Python and Java, or similar languages.
Experience designing and scaling APIs and data pipelines in distributed or cloud-native environments.
Experience with both batch and real-time data processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, or Airflow.
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives involving multiple teams or systems.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, impact-focused mindset.
Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.

BONUS POINTS

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Prior experience in ad tech, large-scale recommender systems, or real-time bidding platforms
Familiarity with MLOps principles, including model versioning, feature stores, A/B testing, and CI/CD for ML
Experience with responsible AI practices, including bias mitigation and model explainability
Experience with agentic AI systems, including autonomous agents, planning architectures, or tool-use frameworks

OUR TECH STACK

Languages: Python, Java
ML Frameworks:PySpark ML, ONNX
Data & Messaging: Snowflake, Kafka, Airflow, SQS
Infrastructure: AWS, EMR

Integrity in Hiring

At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant.

Anything Else?

Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

Life With Basis Technologies

We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

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Staff Software Engineer

Basis Technologies

Compensation Overview

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