Software Engineer, L5 – Ads Media Planning

Job Description: • Build applications and APIs that support every stage of the media planning process, from initial plan creation and inventory allocation through to campaign activation and completion • Translate advertiser objectives into actionable media plans, ensuring seamless integration, automation, optimization, compliance, and management of media strategies at scale • Deliver transparency on media plan performance and provide users with actionable insights to optimize their planning strategies • Partner with stakeholders across the Ads Platform (Engineering, Product, Data Science, and Design) to develop scalable, impactful media planning solutions • Develop highly performant advertising systems and integrations that leverage Netflix’s content delivery ecosystem • Ensure advertiser brand safety and that members see appropriate ads • Collaborate cross-functionally to monetize content, support pre-sales workflows, and drive business value Requirements: • Experience in building first party tools, APIs and services that leverage data and real-time insights to support media planning workflows • Understanding of how media planning workflow works with other parts of an ads platform like pre-sales to delivery • Familiarity with RFPs and pre-sales processes through to campaign activation • Familiarity with AHC (agency holding cos) planning tools and integrations • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills • Experience building modern backend and frontend applications on cloud/AWS using Java, Spring Boot, React, GraphQL, Node.js or equivalent technologies • Experience with distributed systems and microservices, NoSQL databases, queues like Apache Kafka • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices • Nice to have: contributed to ads industry standards (e.g., VAST, OpenRTB) or worked on industry consortiums • Nice to have: familiarity with legal compliance and changing ads regulations globally • Nice to have: experience working in the CTV space and knowledge of its constraints • Nice to have: working knowledge of AI/ML/genAI and ability to apply to sales processes such as channel, product, targeting, budget recommendations Benefits: • Health Plans • Mental Health support • 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match • Stock Option Program • Disability Programs • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts • Family-forming benefits • Life and Serious Injury Benefits • Paid leave of absence programs • Paid time off: Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually; Full-time salaried employees entitled to flexible time off Apply tot his job Apply To this Job