Senior Software Engineer - Javascript- AD TECH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED at Freestar | AdTechTalent
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Senior Software Engineer - Javascript- AD TECH EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
JavaScriptTypeScriptPrebid.jsPrebid ServerGoogle Ad Managerprogrammaticheader biddingad techOpenRTBGCPcloudasynchronous programmingauction lifecycleclient-side monetizationGPTIMA SDK
Key details
Salary
Not specified
Employment type
Full-time
Seniority
Senior
Years experience
3-5
Location
Remote, United States
Full job description
Freestar is hiring a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Prebid and header bidding for remote work in the US. The role requires deep expertise in Prebid.js and Prebid Server, strong JavaScript and TypeScript skills (4+ years), and experience with Google Ad Manager and Google Cloud Platform. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining client-side monetization scripts, owning the header bidding wrapper architecture and release cycle, staying current with industry standards, and ensuring high performance and reliability of monetization solutions. Candidates must have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a distributed team. Contributions to Prebid open-source projects are a plus. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
What you'll do
Serve as a senior hands-on developer, writing and shipping production code daily, reviewing peers' pull requests, and partnering with other engineers to ensure code quality
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