Magnite, Inc.

Engineer II

Magnite, Inc.$135K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of software development experience
  • BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
  • Strong sense of urgency and a willingness to learn
  • Desire for ownership over the software development lifecycle
  • Ability to engage in critical thinking and discuss technical tradeoffs
  • Familiarity with functional programming principles
  • Experience with Rust, Scala, and Spark for application development

Responsibilities

  • Develop large-scale distributed systems and solve complex technical challenges
  • Analyze large-scale data to optimize traffic consumption
  • Create high-performance software with low-latency routing
  • Improve profit margins by optimizing infrastructure costs
  • Participate in the entire software development lifecycle and on-call rotation
  • Engage in critical and creative problem-solving discussions
  • Implement high-quality applications using the current tech stack

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
  • Generous Time Off and Holiday Breaks
  • Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • Cell Phone Subsidy
  • Monthly Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
  • Quarterly Wellness Days and Family-Focused Benefits
Full Job Description
Engineer II

Demand Tech (Scala, Rust)

Boston, MA

New York City, NY

Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)

Our team specializes in building traffic-shaping technology to prioritize the highest-value ad requests at scale. With around 2 trillion daily transactions, a 1% improvement in ad request prioritization impacts 20 billion transactions daily.

In this role, you will:
  • Develop large-scale distributed systems and solve deep technical and mathematical challenges.
  • Solve for large-scale data analysis and problems involving complex mathematical algorithms to optimize traffic consumption.
  • Develop high-performance software and write optimized, low-latency software that routes high volumes of ad request traffic and targeting p99 latencies <= 20ms while maximizing throughput
  • Cost optimization: Improving profit margins by lowering the infrastructure cost basis to optimize traffic


We're looking for someone with:
  • 2+ years of software development experience, and a BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
  • A hunger to learn while working with a sense of urgency. We strive to improve and operate at a high level while maintaining development velocity. It is not uncommon for our team to make multiple high-impact deployments throughout the day.
  • A desire for ownership. We own the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to production support. Joining the On-Call rotation for our applications is a requirement.
  • Engaging in critical and creative thinking. We expect engineers to present and debate tradeoffs to solve the problems we face.
  • Open to working with the functional programming (FP) paradigm. We attempt to pragmatically apply FP principles where applicable and expect you will too.
  • Experience in designing and implementing high-quality applications, preferably with Rust, Scala and Spark.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and other CNCF projects like Prometheus, Argo, helm, etc. are a plus.


Our current tech stack:
  • Rust and Scala for core application development
  • Spark Structured Streaming, Kafka, Kubernetes, Airflow, Argo Workflows
  • Combination of Terraform, Helm, and Argo for Cloud-based Kubernetes deployments


In Massachusetts, the base salary range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000.

In New York, the base salary range for this role is $135,000 - $145,000.

Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.

This role is also eligible for:
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
• Comprehensive benefits package

During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.

Perks and Benefits:
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
• Generous Time Off
• Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
• Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Cell Phone Subsidy
• Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement

Career Growth:

We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.

Company Culture:

Magnite's culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.

Recruiting Agency Notice

Magnite does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About Magnite, Inc.

Magnite, Inc. is an American online advertising technology company that provides a global platform for advertising buyers and sellers. The company was formed in 2020 after the merger of Rubicon Project and Telaria. Magnite's platform enables publishers to monetize their content across all screens, including desktop, mobile, and connected TV, while allowing advertisers to reach their target audiences with relevant and engaging ads. The company operates in North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, and serves customers in over 50 countries. Magnite is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
Learn more about Magnite, Inc.
Size
876 employees
Market Cap
$1.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$53.4 million
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$221.6 million
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