Senior Backend Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at MNTN, you will contribute to the core infrastructure that drives creative processing, delivery, and optimization across our entire platform, directly impacting the flexibility, speed, and reliability of our ad experiences at scale.

In Short

• Create and support Java/Kotlin APIs and services to support our creative delivery systems
• Work across different technologies, including languages and tools like Rust, Kafka, Terraform and several RDBMSes
• Build high volume services that are reliable at scale
• Understand the broader context of our software beyond the components you build
• Raise the bar on our engineering culture, leading by example
• Collaborate with and explain complex technical issues to Product and Project Leads
• Optimize and enhance existing products

Requirements

• 5+ years of Java, Kotlin, or Scala development experience
• Comfort diving in to tech stacks outside your primary specialization
• A desire to understand the purpose and impact of the tools you build
• Strong proficiency in SQL, table design, indexing and other common database skills
• Integration of AI tools such as Cursor, ChatGPT and other LLM based copilots in your workflow
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices-based architecture
• Familiarity with Git and Linux/UNIX environments
• Experience on AWS, GCP, or other cloud infrastructure

Benefits

• 100% remote within the US
• Flexible vacation policy
• Annual vacation allowance for travel related expenses
• Three-day weekend every month of the year
• Competitive compensation
• 100% healthcare coverage
• 401k plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent, medical, and dental care
• Access to coaching, therapy, and professional development