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Staff Software Engineer

Fullstack

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Publica

Publica

11-50 employees

CTV ad server for streaming publishers

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
Python
JavaScript
MySQL
Data Science
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
AWS
Scala
Jenkins
SCRUM
Hadoop
Requirements
  • A degree in Software Engineering, or related STEM degree
  • 7+ years of hands-on full-stack programming experience using Java, Javascript, Scala/Python
  • Experience working with big-data stack, including (but not limited to) spark /hadoop, kafka, Aerospike / Dynamodb
  • Experience with AWS tech stack, including but not limited to EMR, Athena, EKS
  • Expert knowledge of multi-threading, memory model, etc.
  • Understanding of database fundamentals and MySQL knowledge
  • Experience with CICD tools such as Jenkins, Graphite, Grafana and Docker
  • Knowledge of HTTP live streaming, audio or video distribution platforms, HTTPS, HLS and/or DASH protocols
  • Experience building software used in the delivery and distribution of audio or video across multiple platforms
  • Ability to communicate clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing
  • Experience in Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
  • Great understanding of designing for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Experience in AWS or other cloud technologies
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Architect, design, build and integrate our core CTV measurement solutions
  • Lead the entire software lifecycle including hands-on development, code reviews, testing, deployment, and documentation, in addition to mentoring the team
  • Collaborate cross functionally with Product, Software Engineers, and Data Engineers to design, code, and maintain components for aggregating tens of billions of daily transactions
  • Partner with the Product team and other stakeholders across the company to understand product requirements, gather business and technical requirements from broadcaster clients, and research and develop solutions, including API development
  • Manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced, exciting, collaborative environment
  • Maintain, and recommend software improvements to ensure responsiveness, efficiency, strong functionality, and optimization

Publica provides a platform for managing and optimizing advertising on connected TV (CTV) through its ad server technology. The platform allows streaming publishers and smart TV manufacturers to create ad pods, insert ads on the server side, and conduct unified auctions for ad inventory. This means that ads can be delivered more efficiently and effectively, maximizing revenue for publishers. Publica's system integrates with various demand sources, enabling real-time buying and selling of ad space. Unlike many competitors, Publica focuses on a demand-agnostic approach, meaning it can work with any advertising demand source rather than being tied to specific ones. The goal of Publica is to enhance the advertising experience for both publishers and advertisers, ensuring that they can optimize their strategies and achieve better results.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Publica's strategic partnerships with industry giants like Vevo and Samsung Ads can drive significant growth and revenue opportunities.
  • The appointment of experienced executives from companies like Freewheel and the expansion into global markets with new leadership positions indicate strong growth potential.
  • Recognition as the 'Best Video Ad Server' by AdWeek Readers Choice Awards underscores Publica's industry leadership and credibility.

What critics are saying

  • The rapidly evolving CTV advertising market requires continuous innovation to stay ahead of competitors.
  • Dependence on high-profile partnerships means that any disruption in these relationships could impact revenue and growth.

What makes Publica unique

  • Publica's focus on CTV ad serving with advanced features like unified auctions and pod bidding sets it apart from traditional ad servers.
  • Their partnerships with major players like Vevo and Samsung Ads highlight their capability to enhance traditional TV-like viewing experiences in the CTV space.
  • Publica's involvement in developing industry standards like OpenRTB 2.6 and ads.cert 2.0 showcases their leadership in security and targeting for streaming ad breaks.

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