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Design and operate high-throughput, low-latency services while leading initiatives and mentoring engineers. | Requires 5+ years expert JavaScript/Node backend experience, distributed systems knowledge, and preferably AdTech experience with a relevant degree. | Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters At Nexxen, we care about the well-being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get-rich-quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at infosec@nexxen.com to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed. Nexxen Fraud Alert and Notice: Protect Yourself from Impersonation and Fraudulent Activity Senior Software Engineer Nexxen SSP | Hybrid — 3 days/week in office Join Nexxen's SSP Software Development team building and running a high-throughput SSP that processes hundreds of billions of real-time ad requests a day. You'll own complex, ambiguous problems end-to-end, apply an AI-first mindset to solve hard AdTech problems, and raise the bar for the team through code review and mentorship — with performance, scalability, and operational excellence guiding every project. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Own complex initiatives end-to-end: design, implementation, integration, rollout, and operation • Apply an AI-first mindset to software development and data exploration • Integrate with DSPs, SSPs, third-party data providers, and standards such as OpenRTB and VAST • Build high-throughput, low-latency services with efficient caching and in-memory stores (Redis, Kafka, Aerospike) • Apply an SRE mindset: observability, incident response, capacity planning, and a shared on-call pager rotation • Raise the technical bar through code review, mentorship, and process/tooling decisions • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in systems processing billions of transactions/day • Drive test, monitoring, and automation coverage, including load and acceptance testing • Partner with product, ops, and engineering teams to shape roadmap and architecture WHAT YOU'LL BRING • BS/MS (preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field • 5+ years of expert-level JavaScript/Node backend experience at scale • Strong grounding in distributed systems: scaling, fault tolerance, caching, load balancing • Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and systems design • Hands-on with distributed databases (Aerospike, Redis) and streaming pipelines (Kafka, Kinesis) • Strong SQL/RDBMS, Linux, networking, and Git skills • Track record of code review and mentorship that raises the bar for other engineers • Test-first mindset with automated acceptance and load testing • Excellent communicator and strong team player • AdTech industry experience strongly preferred Nexxen SSP — real-time programmatic advertising, hundreds of billions of ad requests processed every day. In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role is $180,000 - $200,000 the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, unlimited vacation, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. #LI-DN1 #LI-Hybrid For information about how we handle your personal information please view our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice
Design and build high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems for real-time bidding in programmatic advertising. | 5+ years experience with Java or Scala in large-scale distributed low-latency systems, programmatic advertising, and containerization tools like Kubernetes. | Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters At Nexxen, we care about the well-being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get-rich-quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at infosec@nexxen.com to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed. Nexxen Fraud Alert and Notice: Protect Yourself from Impersonation and Fraudulent Activity We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build core components of our Demand Side Platform (DSP) that powers real-time programmatic advertising. The role focuses on developing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems capable of processing billions of bid requests per day while delivering optimized bidding decisions within strict latency constraints. You will experiment with new and innovative technologies designed for Programmatic Ad serving and Ad Tech solutions. You will work on the core bidding infrastructure, targeting systems, and integrations with supply partners to drive efficient ad delivery and maximize campaign performance. This role will be based in our NY or Baltimore local office. Our team follows a hybrid schedule, working in the office three days a week and remotely for the rest. What You’ll Do: • Design and develop high-performance distributed systems handling large-scale bid request traffic with sub-100ms latency requirements. • Build and optimize real-time bidding (RTB) services that evaluate targeting rules, campaign budgets, and bidding strategies in real time. • Architect microservices and event-driven systems that support billions of daily ad transactions. • Build systems to support server-side auctions and bid optimization strategies. • Integrate with external Supply Side Platforms (SSPs), exchanges, and ad servers using industry standards such as OpenRTB and VAST. • Develop robust APIs and connectors for partner integrations and supply onboarding. • Troubleshoot and optimize integration performance with external ad tech platforms. • Optimize systems for extreme throughput, low latency, and high reliability. • Implement efficient caching layers and in-memory data stores using technologies such as Redis, MongoDB, etc. • Monitor and improve system performance through observability, load testing, and capacity planning. • Collaborate with product managers, ad operations, and partner engineering teams to deliver new platform capabilities. • Provide technical leadership in architecture reviews, system design, and performance optimization. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices across the organization. • Develop and maintain reliable, scalable, and efficient backend services using modern technologies and frameworks • Write high-quality, well-tested code that is maintainable and adheres to best practices in software engineering • Analyze data to drive decision making and assess the impact of system changes. • Take ownership of your personal development by keeping up with the latest backend technologies, tools, and best practices. Continuously improve the development process and share knowledge within the team • Follow agile methodologies and work in a fast-paced environment where results are quickly visible What You’ll Bring: • 5+ years of software engineering experience building large-scale distributed systems. • A history of successfully taking ownership of features/functionality and delivering end-to-end projects • Strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Scala or Similar language. • Experience building low-latency, high-throughput services handling large volumes of requests. • Familiarity with programmatic advertising ecosystems, including DSP, SSP, and ad exchanges. • Experience implementing or integrating real-time bidding (RTB) protocols. • Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts such as horizontal scaling, caching, load balancing, and fault tolerance. • Familiar with real-time streaming technologies like Kafka or Kinesis • Familiar with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration • Practical experience working with SQL and relational databases (RDBMS), as well as NoSQL databases like Aerospike, Cassandra, Redis, or KeyDB • Experience with microservices architectures, REST/gRPC APIs, and asynchronous processing. • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills. • Comfortable using version control systems like Git and managing CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or similar platform • Experience working within a Linux environment • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in New York is $170,000 - $200,000 at the time of posting. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. #LI-KN1 #LI-HYBRID For information about how we handle your personal information please view our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice
Lead sales and client management for a book of business, drive revenue growth, manage RFP processes, analyze KPIs, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet client goals. | 3-7+ years in programmatic media sales or related online advertising roles, proven revenue achievement, strong negotiation and quantitative skills, ability to manage long sales cycles, and willingness to travel 10-20%. | Who is Nexxen? Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform ("DSP") and supply-side platform ("SSP"), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. Why join the Nexxen team? With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego. Important Notice from Nexxen: Your Safety Matters At Nexxen, we care about the well-being of our current and future employees. We are aware of the growing number of online scams and fraudulent job postings, and we urge all job seekers to remain vigilant. Please be advised that Nexxen will never request payment (whether in cash, cryptocurrency, or any other form) as a condition of employment, offer positions that require you to invest in vague or dubious financial schemes, or promote roles that resemble get-rich-quick opportunities. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Nexxen or encounter a questionable job posting associated with our name, please contact us at infosec@nexxen.com to verify its legitimacy. Your trust is important to us. Stay safe and informed. What You'll Do: We're looking for an Account Executive to join our team in Houston, TX. This opportunity could potentially be offered at the elevated title of Sr. Account Executive with extended experience. As a Sales Executive, you will lead all the tactical sales and client management responsibilities of your book of business. You will be responsible for driving revenue through a combination of first-class account management and proactive selling of our true end-to-end technology solution that has a global reach with over 1 BILLION unique profiles, that is accessible across ALL CHANNELS, ALL DEVICES, and verified with advanced measurement tools powered by data intelligence. You will drive sales, ensure exceptional client satisfaction and build long-term, reliable relationships with agencies and direct clients by delivering superior client service and results. Each day can be different here at Nexxen, but some of the things you can expect to be doing daily are; • Lead existing relationships, educate, drive incremental growth and build client trust on Nexxen products • Own the design of existing and incremental business RFP process with the Client Services team • Own the entire service and product process both externally and internally • Monitor and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) and service delivery metrics against client objectives and external market to develop valuable, customized and strategic recommendations • Lead account business reviews and goal-setting sessions • Work cross functionally to implement plans and achieve goals • Identify opportunities and pathways for campaign and overall client success What will I bring? • 3-7+ years of programmatic media outbound sales experience at an online publisher, ad network, ad exchange, ad server, SEM platform, DSP, Agency Trading Desk or other online advertising roles • Established record of exceeding revenue expectations • Relationships with advertising agencies, media buyers and technology decision-makers • Strong quantitative and negotiation skills • Proven self-starter – able to tackle new clients or territories • Agile learner – able to demonstrate rapid grasp of new technology and product updates • Able to travel 10% to 20% of the time including some over nights • Experience managing longer sales cycles with multiple partners • Bachelor's Degree preferred At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don't match this job description perfectly, don't worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact. In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in Houston, TX is $120,000 - $140,000 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have. #LI-LG1 #HYBRID For information about how we handle your personal information please view our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice
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