Staff Engineer/NodeJS/Data Warehousing
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-06-04
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IT/Tech
Data Engineer, Systems Engineer
A fast-growing advertising technology company is hiring a full-time Staff Engineer to join its Chicago office, with some flexibility for remote work. This organization builds a data-driven platform that helps businesses of all sizes run and measure advertising campaigns across major digital channels. The engineering team works primarily with Node.js, Azure cloud infrastructure, and modern data platforms to support scalable, high-volume systems.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to step into a technical leadership role with real influence. The company is at a pivotal growth stage and needs someone who can think holistically about architecture, mentor engineers, and partner closely with executive leadership. You’ll have a seat at the table, ownership over critical systems, and the ability to shape how engineering operates as the platform continues to scale.
RequiredSkills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong backend engineering background
- Experience designing and scaling distributed systems
- Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred)
- Ability to collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders
- Experience working at the senior, staff, or principal level
- Exposure to data pipelines, ETL processes, or analytics platforms
- Familiarity with advertising, marketing, or data-heavy platforms
- Experience working with offshore or globally distributed teams
- 50% Backend development with Node.js and APIs
- 25% Data systems, pipelines, and analytics infrastructure
25% Cloud architecture, scalability, and platform reliability
- 70% Hands‑on engineering and architectural work
- 15% Technical leadership and mentorship
- 15% Cross‑team collaboration with product and leadership
- Equity eligible
You will receive the following benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.
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