Senior and Staff Software Engineers

Senior and Staff Software Engineers (Back-end) — Multiple RolesJoin to apply for the Senior and Staff Software Engineers (Back-end) — Multiple Roles role at Index ExchangeAt Index Exchange, we’re reinventing how digital advertising works—at scale. As a global advertising supply-side platform, we empower the world’s leading media owners and marketers to thrive in a programmatic, privacy-first ecosystem. We’re a proud industry pioneer with 20+ years of experience accelerating the ad technology evolution. Our proprietary tech is trusted by some of the world’s largest brands and media owners and keeps the internet open, accessible, and largely free. We process over 550 billion real-time auctions every day with ultra-low latency. Our platform is vertically integrated from servers to networks and runs primarily on our own metal and cloud infrastructure. This end-to-end infrastructure delivers stability and agility, enabling rapid adaptation to market changes. Our engineering-first culture means engineers work on internet-scale problems, from moving petabytes of data and optimizing with AI to making real-time infrastructure decisions. We move fast, build thoughtfully, and stay grounded in our core values.About The RoleWe’re looking for Senior and Staff-level software engineers to join teams in our Channels and Exchange Products divisions in Toronto. These are primarily back-end teams. The ultimate fit will depend on the individual’s experience, interests, and team needs.ChannelsThe Channels division supports Index Exchange’s customers across all advertising domains. We lead innovation in streaming TV by driving efficiency and developing tools that enhance the viewer experience while continuing to advance Web and Mobile App channels. Our team collaborates with industry groups to establish improved standards, generates actionable insights for customers, and delivers optimal signals to both publishers and advertisers. This work is underpinned by the deep technical expertise required to operate at true internet scale. Led by Luke Corrigall, Director of Engineering.Exchange ProductsThe Exchange Products division builds the features that power our Exchange and drive real revenue. We’re shaping the next generation of our platform, enabling external partners to grow their businesses by integrating inventory directly or extending our Exchange through our tech stack. Our team tackles challenging scalability problems and develops cutting-edge products—all while creating tangible value for our partners. Led by Dennis Lokkers, Director of Engineering.Here’s What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll be working on cutting edge programmatic ad tech systems that handle hundreds of billions of transactions every dayThe systems and tools you’ll be working on allow our partners to easily interact with our exchange—including work on Open-Source projectsDesigning, writing, and testing robust and reliable codeWorking closely with product to deeply understand the domain and identify opportunities for improvementsFinding practical technological solutionsAnalyzing and estimating work in an agile environmentFostering a collaborative environment by bringing people together to come up with better designs and approaches to complex problemsSuggest, promote and implement improvements to coding standards and practicesHere’s What You NeedStrong software engineering skills, including proficiency in high-throughput programming languages such as Golang, Java, C#Demonstrable expertise in complex back-end systems including experience in designing, developing and testing high quality servicesExcellent problem-solving skills, the ability to think differently, and an understanding that compromise, negotiation and practicality are important qualitiesExcellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsStaff level: Extensive experience leading impactful, cross-team technical projects from start to finishWhy You’ll Love Working HereComprehensive health, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependentsPaid time off, health days, and personal obligation days plus flexible work schedulesCompetitive retirement matching plansEquity packagesGenerous parental leave available to birthing, non-birthing, and adoptive parentsAnnual well-being allowance plus fitness discounts and group wellness activitiesCommuter benefits and discounts, where availableEmployee assistance programMental health first aid program that provides an in-the-moment point of contact and reassuranceOne day of volunteer time off per year and a donation-matching programBi-weekly town halls and regular community-led team eventsMultiple resources and programming to support continuous learningA workplace that supports a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment – learn more hereEqual Employment OpportunityAt Index Exchange, we believe that successful products are built by teams just as diverse as the audience who uses them. As such, we are committed to equal employment opportunities. We celebrate diversity of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Additionally, we realize that diversity is deeper than any status or classification—diversity is the human experience. For those who show grit, passion, and humility—Index will welcome you.Accessibility For Applicants With DisabilitiesIndex Exchange welcomes and encourages individuals with disabilities to apply to work with us. If you require an accommodation, please share the details of your request and any information how we can assist you with the hiring recruiter when they contact you. Index Exchange will make reasonable efforts to ensure accommodation requests are met throughout the recruitment process.Index everywhere, Index anywhereOur corporate headquarters are in Toronto, with major offices in New York, Montreal, Kitchener, London, San Francisco, and many other global cities. As a major global advertising exchange, we are committed to operating as a tightly knit global team and embracing and empowering talent wherever our colleagues may be. #J-18808-Ljbffr