Software Engineer, Tools

WHO WE ARE

At Basis Technologies, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We're not just building advanced technology; we're also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Technology is at the core of what we do. Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. Our platform processes over 300 billion events per day and uses AI and machine learning to automate and simplify the entire digital campaign process. This team is all about data—and in order to create value from the massive amount of data we collect, engineering leverages their dynamic Data Engineering, Data Science, and Business Intelligence teams to create insights that benefit the industry as a whole. WAYS YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

You will have an opportunity to participate in the creation of a framework that will be used to test our products for many years to come. Bring your testing expertise to the game and you'll get the opportunity to work with best engineers in AdTech on the latest tools and technologies. You will also contribute by:

Delivering timely results based on team's deadlines. Designing clear, maintainable and scalable testing projects Maintaining transparency and clarity about project testing through documentation and communication with stakeholders Performing meaningful code reviews Researching new technologies and their potential benefit to our projects Being responsible for design and execution of a complex automated testing solutions for our data ecosystem Delivering optimized code and deal with interesting scalability challenges Being the voice of quality in highly collaborative agile product teams. Making sure that each deployment to production is of highest quality

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals — algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems Hands-on experience with Java for backend and service-layer development, including multithreading, parallel processing, and data-intensive workflows Familiarity with Python Understanding of big data ecosystems (Snowflake, Snowpark, Airflow, etc.) and data quality validation at scale Demonstrated ownership and accountability — you take initiative, follow through, and care deeply about reliability and correctness Commitment to continuous learning, staying current with emerging tools, frameworks, and best practices in data engineering and testing Dedication to building inclusive, respectful, and collaborative environments where diverse perspectives strengthen design and decision-making

$88,944 - $138,753 a year This salary range reflects a typical compensation range for the role and level in most U.S. locations. Final compensation offered will depend on your location, experience, and skills. Total compensation may also include bonuses, equity, and competitive benefits.

ANYTHING ELSE?

Don't have every skill listed? No problem We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

LIFE WITH BASIS TECHNOLOGIES

We're committed to our people's growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That's why we've earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work 2025, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago.

We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

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