Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (High-Performance Systems)

Location: Chicago OR Denver

We are seeking a visionary Technical Lead to drive the evolution of a global, high‑concurrency video distribution and monetization platform. This role is at the heart of a massive‑scale ecosystem that powers premium content delivery across every major digital and traditional broadcast medium, from mobile devices to connected TVs. You will lead the architectural direction of a mission‑critical framework where performance is measured in microseconds and reliability is paramount.

• Architectural Strategy:
  Lead the design and continuous optimization of a distributed ad‑serving framework, focusing on extreme scalability and system maintainability.
• High‑Performance Engineering:
  Drive the development of low‑latency networking and sophisticated multiprocessing solutions utilizing modern Go and C++.
• Lifecycle Ownership:
  Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from initial prototyping and design through to deployment, quality assurance, and long‑term technical support.
• Systems Innovation:
  Research and implement emerging technologies to improve the efficiency, observability, and resilience of globally distributed infrastructure.
• Cross‑Functional Leadership:
  Partner with infrastructure and SRE teams to enhance system monitoring and set the strategic technical direction for product evolution.
• Mentorship:
  Act as a technical pillar for the engineering organization, guiding junior developers and fostering a culture of high‑quality, testable code.

• Academic Background:
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 5 years in software engineering, with at least 3 years dedicated to technical leadership or architectural oversight.
• Backend Expertise:
  Mastery of Golang and C++, with a deep focus on network programming, concurrency models, and high‑performance distributed systems.
• System Fundamentals:
  Comprehensive understanding of Linux/Unix environments, including advanced data structures and algorithmic foundations.
• Operational Excellence:
  Proven track record of designing and operating large‑scale online services within an Agile/SDLC framework.
• Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent communication skills and the ability to coordinate with international teams across multiple time zones.

• Experience building mission‑critical systems where high availability is essential.
• Professional background within the digital advertising or media technology sectors.
• Demonstrated history of technical innovation and creative problem-solving in high‑pressure environments.