The Ad Exchange engineering team is responsible for the technical implementation and operations of our Ad Exchange technology. The Ad Exchange software handles a high volume of requests (30 million requests per minute) and is a highly distributed Java web service. Our team currently uses technologies such as Java, Spring, MySQL, Kafka, DynamoDB, ScyllaDB, ElastiCache, etc.As a Senior Software Engineer, your focus will be on maximizing revenue for one of the core business lines for GumGum. You will be responsible for optimizing millions of Real-Time Bidding (RTB) auctions happening in the exchange and implementing various algorithms to increase bid rates from Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), maximize revenue, and reduce the cost of processing inventory impressions. This role requires extensive knowledge of and experience with AdTech concepts such as RTB, as the team will work closely together to brainstorm ideas and test their theories.What You'll AchieveDevelop and Optimize Web Services: Design high-traffic web services using Java, Spring, MySQL, Scylla (Cassandra), and DynamoDB, with a focus on performance, latency reduction, and cost optimization on AWS.Real-Time Bidding (RTB): Work with machine learning and distributed computing to enhance RTB metrics and build algorithms to optimize key KPIs like Fill Rate, TMAX, Win Rate, Revenue, and Cost.Collaborate on AdTech Features: Innovate in ad tech, implementing privacy frameworks and partner integrations. Lead cross-functional discussions and collaborate with Ad Server, Data, and Web Engineering teams.Product Development: Partner with Product teams to develop new features and resolve stakeholder issues.Skills You'll BringB.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience.3-5 years as a senior engineer with expertise in Java, Spring, AWS, Kafka, DynamoDB, CI/CD, and Git.Strong experience with high-volume AdTech and RTB systems.Proven experience in AdTech product implementation and transaction systems (> 100k transactions/sec).Understanding of the Real-Time Bidding protocol (RTB)Familiar with multi-threaded applications, distributed systems, and RDBMS.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with a proactive, collaborative approach.What We OfferLearn about our benefits & perks package at gumgum.Com/benefits. If you'd like additional information, your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process!#J-18808-Ljbffr