Performance Systems Engineer 5 - Ad Server Platform
United States
$388k - $619k/year
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
For our client, we are seeking a Performance Systems Engineer 5 - Ad Server Platform to join the team of a leader in the Hospitality & Recreation space. This role will lead technical initiatives focused on scalable systems, platform reliability, and meaningful business transformation. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a healthcare environment.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $388,000 – $619,000 annually
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $388,000 – $619,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Optimize ad serving runtime for speed and resource efficiency
- Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks
- Design and execute load and capacity tests
- Establish performance baselines and automate regression detection
- Implement comprehensive telemetry for latency optimization
- Optimize rule engines for efficient policy enforcement
- Collaborate with programmatic team on bid request performance
- Drive reliability and efficiency in ad serving systems
- Define and manage performance SLOs and budgets
- Partner with infrastructure teams for runtime improvements
Qualifications
- 7+ years experience in building and optimizing large-scale distributed systems
- In-depth knowledge of performance engineering, including JVM internals and profiling
- Strong understanding of latency engineering techniques
- Experience in designing and conducting load and capacity tests for high-throughput environments
- Familiarity with ad servers, SSPs, DSPs, or real-time bidding systems
- Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or similar languages with advanced runtime knowledge
- Experience with event-driven architectures like Kafka or Flink
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans and mental health support
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- Stock option program and disability benefits
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Family-forming benefits and life injury benefits
- Generous paid time off policies for hourly and salaried employees
- Flexible time off for salaried employees
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
Skills
Hospitality