Full-Time

Staff Full-stack Software Engineer

Javascript, Ad Tech

Updated on 12/23/2024

Fandom

Fandom

501-1,000 employees

Digital platform for fan-created wikis

Consumer Software
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$156k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
JavaScript
AWS
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on ad tech preferred but open to equivalent experience in relevant areas.
  • Proficiency in backend systems (e.g., JavaScript, Node, Python), cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), and ad tech standards (OpenRTB, VAST).
  • Experience with large-scale data systems and monitoring tools to maintain system accuracy.
  • Familiarity with privacy regulations and commitment to compliance.
  • Strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, with the ability to work cross-functionally and communicate complex concepts clearly.
  • A desire to mentor others and foster a team culture that emphasizes learning and growth.
  • Certifications in cloud technologies or ad tech.
Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of technical strategy and drive innovation in ad tech, focusing on performance and scalability.
  • Design complex, high-performing systems, including programmatic bidding, ad servers, and tracking infrastructure.
  • Implement and maintain systems to improve viewability, ad targeting, and other performance metrics.
  • Work with Product, Data Science, and Engineering teams to set product goals and deliver solutions.
  • Maintain high standards of code quality and adhere to privacy and industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
  • Explore new technologies, run experiments, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Support junior engineers by sharing knowledge and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

Fandom.com is a digital platform that provides a vast database of information related to popular culture, focusing on games, movies, TV shows, and anime. The main feature of the platform is its extensive collection of over 250,000 wikis, which serve as a comprehensive resource for fans. These wikis include detailed information, news updates, and community discussions about popular titles like "Star Wars," "Harry Potter," and "Minecraft." Users contribute to the wikis by adding and updating content, making it a user-generated platform. Fandom.com stands out from its competitors by offering such a large and diverse collection of wikis, catering specifically to the interests of fans. The company's goal is to be the go-to resource for fans of popular culture, while generating revenue primarily through targeted advertising.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$157M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in live-action adaptations boosts traffic to related wikis.
  • Augmented reality collaborations present new avenues for interactive content and advertising.
  • Proprietary data metrics provide insights into user preferences, enhancing ad strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from platforms like Reddit and Discord offering similar community-driven content.
  • AI-generated content may reduce the need for user-generated content.
  • Changes in advertising technology and privacy regulations could impact revenue.

What makes Fandom unique

  • Fandom hosts over 250,000 wikis, covering diverse popular culture topics.
  • The platform leverages user-generated content to maintain comprehensive and updated wikis.
  • Fandom's proprietary data metrics enhance targeted advertising strategies.

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