About The Opportunity
Are you ready to architect low-latency, high-throughput infrastructure that powers modern digital streaming environments? We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to direct the end-to-end design and execution of a mission-critical video distribution platform. In this high-impact role, you will bridge technical vision with product strategy while guiding a cross-functional, globally distributed engineering team.
Job Title
Lead Software Engineer
Location
Chicago (Hybrid)
Responsibilities
- Architect & Scale: Direct full-lifecycle engineering initiatives for high-availability systems, guaranteeing real-time execution and operational reliability.
- Technical Guidance: Lead and elevate engineering colleagues through rigorous code reviews, technical mentorship, and quality assurance standards.
- Product Collaboration: Partner with product leadership to evaluate technical feasibility and translate strategic goals into robust architectural solutions.
- Process & Tooling Optimization: Refine deployment workflows, establish verification frameworks, and maintain comprehensive documentation across the system life cycle.
- Global Alignment: Work directly with international product and technology teams to integrate continuous platform innovations across time zones.
- System Resolution: Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in live, high-traffic distributed environments.
Requirements (Must-Have)
- Experience & Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent practical experience) combined with 5+ years of progressive backend software development.
- Core Technical Expertise: Advanced proficiency in C/C++, network programming, and relational/non-relational database design.
- Distributed Architecture: Hands-on background building and maintaining high-concurrency, mission-critical distributed systems.
- Execution & Delivery: Sound understanding of Agile methodologies, modern SDLC frameworks, and technical project management.
- Communication & Leadership: Aptitude for explaining complex engineering topics to non-technical partners and aligning tech initiatives with business outcomes.
- Global Flexibility: Capability to adapt schedules periodically to accommodate co-working hours with international engineering hubs.
Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)
- Direct domain experience within the digital advertising or media streaming sectors.
- Exposure to programmatic ad-serving architectures and open protocol specifications (e.g., "OpenRTB").
- A passion for researching, adopting, and deploying emerging software development tools and paradigms.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary package commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive healthcare package (medical, dental, vision).
- Flexible remote work arrangements and professional development support.