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Senior Software Engineer, Creatives

StackAdaptCanada; United StatesBack-end Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

StackAdapt is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Creatives to join its back-end engineering team in Canada or the United States. This role is well-suited for an experienced developer with a strong background in ad tech who wants to build high-scale, low-latency distributed systems.

Role Overview

The Senior Software Engineer, Creatives position sits within the Programmatic Bidding team at StackAdapt. This group powers an advanced ad tech platform that processes billions of ad auctions every day with millisecond latency. Engineers design and build scalable microservices covering pacing, machine learning, bid price optimization, and user-profile enrichment. The ideal candidate brings analytical thinking, superior execution skills, and a desire to experiment with new technologies in a fast-growing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and collaborate with engineering colleagues to design, implement, and optimize programmatic bidding systems.
Apply analytical, data-driven, and statistical methodologies to complex problem-solving.
Continuously optimize programmatic performance through rigorous experimentation and quantitative analysis.
Partner with machine learning engineers to build innovative solutions that push programmatic advertising capabilities forward.
Optimize large-scale distributed systems to handle billions of requests per second with millisecond-level latency.
Partner with product teams to ship innovative features that deliver competitive advantage and business results.
Foster operational excellence, trust, and technical transparency across backend engineering teams.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in AdTech or MarTech, focusing on high-scale or performance-critical systems.
5+ years of overall experience in software development, particularly building high-throughput, distributed systems and microservices.
Advanced programming expertise in Go, or strong proficiency in comparable languages like C++, Java, Scala, or Rust.
Hands-on experience applying machine learning, mathematics, and numerical methods in production environments.
Practical experience working with multiple database systems and understanding their performance trade-offs.
Strong computer science foundations in data structures and algorithms.

Nice to Have

Interest or experience in computational graphics, GPU programming, game development, game theory, or financial trading systems.

Skills and Tools

Java
Rust
Scala
C++
Go
Distributed Systems
Microservices
Machine Learning Integration
Database Systems

Salary and Benefits

Canada Base Salary Band: $170,400 to $234,300 CAD.
USA Base Salary Band: $160,000 to $220,000 USD.
Comprehensive health benefits starting on day one of employment.
Retirement, 401K, and global pension savings programs.
Competitive paid time off packages, including birthdays off.
Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork memberships.
Robust training, onboarding, and personal development coverage for conferences, courses, and books.
Parental leave program and mental health care access.

About the Company

StackAdapt is a leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision through an AI-powered platform. Recognized globally as a top workplace and a leader in programmatic advertising, StackAdapt fosters a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment for its team members.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official StackAdapt careers page to submit your application.

Skills and tech stack

JavaRustScalaC++

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of the Senior Software Engineer, Creatives role?

The position is based in Canada or the United States.

What programming languages are required or accepted?

Advanced expertise in Go is preferred, alongside strong proficiency in comparable languages such as C++, Java, Scala, or Rust.

What is the salary range for this position?

The Canadian base salary band is $170,400 to $234,300 CAD, and the US base salary band is $160,000 to $220,000 USD, depending on experience and location.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 3+ years of experience in AdTech or MarTech, and 5+ years of overall experience in software development.

What benefits are offered by StackAdapt?

Benefits include health coverage from day one, retirement and pension savings, WFH reimbursements, paid time off, mental health care, and professional development support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official StackAdapt careers page.

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