Senior Software Engineer, Backend

As a Senior Software Engineer at LG Ad Solutions, your primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining scalable software solutions using languages like C++, Golang, and NodeJS. You'll collaborate with team members to troubleshoot technical issues, ensure quality coding standards, and drive continuous improvement in our software development processes. Additionally, you'll be involved in setting up monitoring systems and executing various testing strategies to maintain software reliability.

To be considered for the Senior Software Engineer position at LG Ad Solutions, candidates should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and have at least 6 years of backend engineering experience. Proficiency in C++, Golang, and NodeJS is essential, along with experience in debugging tools, and backend architecture optimization. Knowledge of MySQL, Kafka, and writing concurrent code is also highly beneficial.

In the Senior Software Engineer role at LG Ad Solutions, the primary programming languages you will use are C++, Golang, and NodeJS. Your expertise in these languages will enable you to develop robust software solutions and optimize existing systems to meet the needs of our content identification processes.

The Senior Software Engineer position at LG Ad Solutions is an in-office role located in downtown Denver, Colorado. Currently, the company does not provide relocation assistance or support for remote work, so candidates should be located in the area or willing to commute.

LG Ad Solutions is committed to providing equal work opportunities for all team members and applicants, emphasizing a harassment-free and inclusive workplace. The company prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics and aims to ensure accessibility in its hiring process, which reflects its dedication to diversity and inclusion.

When addressing your experience with backend architecture optimization, it's important to discuss specific projects where you've successfully enhanced system performance. Provide examples of how you've identified bottlenecks and implemented solutions to improve efficiency, perhaps mentioning technologies you leveraged, like MySQL or Kafka.

To ensure code quality, emphasize your commitment to writing clean and well-documented code. Discuss your approach to setting coding standards, conducting peer reviews, and utilizing testing strategies such as unit tests and integration tests. Highlight any tools or methodologies you use to maintain high standards.

In your response, choose a concrete example of a technical issue you faced. Describe the steps you took to troubleshoot the problem, the tools you used (like GDB or Delve), and how your actions led to successfully resolving the bug. Highlight your analytical skills and perseverance.

When discussing collaboration with cross-functional teams, focus on communication strategies, tools you use (like Slack, JIRA, etc.), and your ability to listen and integrate feedback from different departments. Share examples of projects where teamwork has led to effective solutions.

Talk about your proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement, whether through regular code reviews, performance metrics, or team retrospectives. Share specific examples of changes you've championed and the positive impact they had on the team or project.

Describe your approach to testing, including unit tests, integration tests, and any automated testing frameworks you are familiar with. Emphasize the importance of testing in maintaining software reliability and how you've integrated testing into your workflow in previous positions.

When answering this question, detail a specific project where you worked on a scalable system. Discuss the technologies you used, the architecture you designed, and how you ensured the system could handle increased loads while maintaining performance.

Engagement through knowledge sharing can involve organizing regular tech talks, writing blog posts, or simply fostering a culture of open dialogue and mentorship within your team. Share specific techniques you've found effective for sharing knowledge and learning from peers.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, perhaps mentioning methodologies like Agile or Kanban. Share how you assess the importance and urgency of tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and communicate with your team to maintain alignment.

When discussing your career aspirations, express your desire for continued growth and learning in software engineering. Focus on your interest in leading projects, mentoring junior engineers, or specializing in certain technologies, and how those aspirations align with LG Ad Solutions' goals.