Zeta Global - Senior/ Lead Software Engineer — Real-Time Ad Serving (LiveIntent)
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Responsibilities
• Develop and optimize business logic in Lua for ad selection, targeting, frequency capping, and budget pacing • Design, build, and maintain real-time services processing 200K+ requests per second with strict latency requirements • Ensure code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration • Participate in architecture discussions and influence the technical roadmap • Participate in on-call rotation to support production systems • DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS • 5+ years of software engineering experience in backend development • Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, performance optimization • Experience building and operating distributed systems in production • Exposure to the full software development lifecycle — from design to production and monitoring • Strong commitment to code quality, automated testing, and documentation • Proficient English (the interview process will be held in English) • Experience with Lua or willingness to learn (we provide time and the right environment) • Experience in online advertising / ad tech (RTB, programmatic, DSP/SSP) is a plus • Proficiency in a systems-level language (C++, Go, Rust, or Java) is a plus • Experience with MongoDB and real-time data processing is a plus • Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS) at scale is a plus • Experience with AI-assisted development tools and agentic workflows is a plus • Experience with OpenRTB protocol and ad exchange integrations is a plus
Benefits
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage • PEOPLE & CULTURE AT ZETA • Zeta considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Zeta discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. • We’re committed to building a workplace culture of trust and belonging, so everyone feels invited to bring their whole selves to work. We provide a forum for employees to celebrate, support and advocate for one another. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion here: https://zetaglobal.com/blog/a-look-into-zetas-ergs/ • ZETA IN THE NEWS! • ZETA IN THE NEWS! • https://zetaglobal.com/press/?cat=press-releases
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