Software Engineer I, SSP Backend

As a Software Engineer I at Nexxen, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining backend services, ensuring they are efficient and scalable. This includes writing well-tested and maintainable code, participating in application troubleshooting, and contributing to documentation. Your role will involve analyzing data for design decisions and improving the development process while working closely with senior engineers.

To qualify for the Software Engineer I role at Nexxen, you should have at least 1 year of professional coding experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Proficiency in at least two programming languages, such as PHP, JavaScript, or SQL, is also essential, along with strong problem-solving abilities and a self-starter mindset.

In this role, a Software Engineer I at Nexxen will work with a variety of modern technologies and frameworks including Node.js, Redis, Aerospike, Nginx, AWS, and Kafka. You’ll also gain exposure to essential ad tech practices like OpenRTB, segment targeting, and the intricacies of real-time bidding systems.

At Nexxen, the work environment is fast-paced and collaborative, reflecting our commitment to customer-centricity and curiosity. The position follows a hybrid work model, where employees work in the Bellevue office three days a week and remotely for the remaining days, embracing a flexible work-life balance.

Nexxen provides a robust benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), paid holidays, unlimited vacation, and parental leave. Additionally, we emphasize pay transparency, offering a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Talk about the projects you have worked on that involved backend services. Highlight your experience with specific programming languages, frameworks, and databases. Discuss challenges you faced and how you approached scaling and maintaining the services.

Explain your approach to writing maintainable code, including strategies like code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing. Mention any tools you utilize for ensuring code quality, such as static analysis tools or continuous integration systems.

Share your motivations for wanting to work in the ad tech space, including how you see technology influencing advertising. Discuss any specific trends in ad tech that excite you, such as programmatic advertising, data-driven targeting, or real-time bidding.

Provide a detailed account of a challenging technical issue you resolved. Outline the problem, your thought process in finding a solution, the steps you took, and the outcome. This showcases your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.

Discuss how you keep your skills current, whether through online courses, reading industry blogs, participating in tech communities, or attending conferences. Highlight specific resources or communities that have significantly impacted your learning.

Describe your previous work experiences where you utilized agile methodologies. Emphasize your adaptability within sprints, how you collaborated with team members, and how these methodologies improved your workflows and productivity.

Share specific projects where you used PHP, JavaScript, or SQL effectively. Discuss the challenges involved and how your coding choices impacted the project’s success, demonstrating your practical knowledge of these languages.

Talk about the tools you have used, such as Jira, Trello, or Slack. Explain how they have helped streamline project management and foster collaboration within your teams. Highlight your adaptability to use various tools based on project needs.

Describe your systematic approach to troubleshooting, starting from gathering information to replicating the issue, analyzing logs, and proposing a solution. This will demonstrate your analytical and critical thinking skills applied in real-life scenarios.

Share your aspirations in your engineering career, such as developing specific technical skills, taking on leadership roles, or contributing to innovative projects. This helps interviewers see your vision and alignment with the company’s future.