Senior Software Engineer, Customer Data Platform

As a Senior Software Engineer at StackAdapt, your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain our Customer Data Platform. You will work closely with product managers and UX researchers to create user-friendly workflows for marketers, take ownership of projects from concept to delivery, and write technical documentation outlining project risks and trade-offs. Your role will also involve mentoring junior engineers and reviewing code to ensure high technical standards.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer role at StackAdapt, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in building high-performance web applications, preferably utilizing technologies like React, Ruby on Rails, TypeScript, and GraphQL. Proven experience in leading customer-facing projects and collaboration with design and product teams is highly valued.

The work culture at StackAdapt is collaborative, inclusive, and supportive. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll find a friendly environment that encourages innovation and creativity. We believe in empowering employees with dedicated career paths and opportunities for personal development, making it an excellent place to advance your career in technology.

At StackAdapt, we prioritize work-life balance, offering remote work options and flexible work hours. Senior Software Engineers enjoy generous vacation time, personal care days, and a culture that promotes mental health and well-being. Employees are supported with reimbursements for home office expenses, ensuring they have the right environment to thrive.

Senior Software Engineers at StackAdapt benefit from a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits from day one, RRSP/401K matching, and a robust parental leave policy. Employees also have access to programmatic courses, personal development initiatives, and various social events that foster team bonding and collaboration.

When answering this question, focus on the intricacies of the project, your role in leading the technical design process, and how you coordinated with cross-functional teams. Highlight challenges faced, such as managing timelines or technical bottlenecks, and how you overcame them to ensure successful delivery.

Discuss your approach to code reviews, testing practices, and the importance of documentation in ensuring quality. Mention specific tools or processes you use and your philosophy on maintaining high standards while collaborating with team members.

Be precise and mention your hands-on experience with technologies such as React, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, and any relevant programming languages. Provide examples of how you’ve utilized these technologies in past projects, especially those relevant to advertising or marketing.

Describe your collaborative spirit and openness to feedback, emphasizing the importance of partnership with product and UX teams. Share techniques you use to incorporate feedback into your code, ensuring the final product meets user needs.

Discuss specific mentorship strategies you employ, such as pairing programming sessions, providing constructive feedback during code reviews, and offering guidance on best practices. Mention how your mentorship has led to improvements in the junior engineers' work and growth.

Detail your routine for staying current, be it through attending webinars, following industry leaders on social media, engaging in communities, or enrolling in relevant courses. Show your passion for continuous learning and its relevance to your work.

Choose a specific project and explain the change, your initial reaction, and the steps you took to adapt. This is a chance to showcase your problem-solving skills, flexibility, and ability to lead a team through uncertainty.

Share specific projects where you focused on user experience, detailing your collaboration with design teams, the tools and methodologies used (e.g., usability testing), and the positive outcomes resulting from your efforts.

Discuss your organization strategies, such as using project management tools or techniques like Agile/Scrum. Highlight your ability to assign priorities effectively, balancing project deadlines with quality output.

Share your excitement about StackAdapt’s mission, culture, and innovative approach to advertising technology. Mention how your career goals align with the company's growth and how you believe your skills would benefit the team.