Backend Engineer - Xbox Advertising Engineering

About the Role

Join us as a Backend Engineer remote on our Xbox Advertising Engineering team! In this exciting role, you'll build amazing, high-scale backend systems for advertising using the latest technologies. If you are an excellent communicator who enjoys collaborating with various business units and translating business needs into technical requirements, this position is perfect for you!

What You'll Do

• Design and develop a highly scalable, available, and reliable Publisher Ads & Monetization platform that handles billions of requests per day.
• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to craft and architect backend systems.
• Work with product and peer engineering teams on multi-functional projects.
• Ensure operational excellence in collaboration with DevOps engineers.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of learning and curiosity.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience, plus at least one year of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated ability leading the development of high-performing services in Java.
• Experience with AdTech platforms, such as ad serving and demand-side platforms, is preferred.
• Expert knowledge in Java, JMeter, and performance engineering.
• Experience in designing the overall architecture of end-to-end solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a cloud-based environment with Google Cloud Platform or AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD, test automation, Jenkins, Gradle, and related technologies.
• Familiarity with open source technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs, fitness programs, and free games.
• Relocation assistance for those moving to join our team.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage everyone to apply, especially those from underrepresented groups. If you are looking to advance your career as a Backend Engineer remote, we want to hear from you!