3+ years of full stack software development experience, focusing on backend and data engineering.
Proficient in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like React and Node.js.
Hands-on experience with ETL workflows, data pipelines, APIs, and backend services.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS, including serverless technologies.
Understanding of data privacy requirements, including GDPR and CCPA.
Preferred experience with data governance tools and business intelligence platforms.
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable backend services for high-volume advertising data.
Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation systems integrating with various ad technologies.
Develop APIs and internal tools for ad delivery and revenue reporting.
Create front-end applications using modern JavaScript frameworks.
Implement scalable data storage and processing solutions on cloud platforms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable data solutions.
Monitor and optimize applications and data pipelines for performance and reliability.
Benefits
Collaborate with top-tier professionals across various dynamic industries.
Access to innovative training programs and exclusive industry events.
Flexible hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance.
Join Employee Resource Groups to foster a welcoming workplace.
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
Competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Full Job Description
Be Part of What's Next
Behind every great digital experience is the technology that makes it possible. As a Full Stack Ad Tech Developer at Hearst Magazines, you'll help build the systems that power advertising, audience insights, and revenue across one of the world's leading media companies, solving complex engineering challenges while shaping the future of digital publishing. Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
Design and develop scalable backend services that process high volumes of advertising event and audience engagement data through reliable ETL pipelines.
Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment systems that integrate with ad servers, supply-side platforms, data management platforms, and other third-party technologies.
Develop APIs and internal tools that support ad delivery, campaign measurement, troubleshooting, and revenue reporting.
Create and maintain front-end applications and operational tools using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
Implement scalable approaches to data storage, retrieval, normalization, and processing across cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and ad operations teams to deliver accurate, privacy-compliant, and reliable data solutions for reporting and downstream applications.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices while applying privacy-by-design principles across all systems.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
3+ years of experience in full stack software development, with a strong focus on backend development, data engineering, or equivalent experience.
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
Experience building applications with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL workflows, data pipelines, APIs, and backend services.
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS, including serverless technologies.
Familiarity with data warehouses such as BigQuery, Redshift, or similar technologies.
Experience with digital advertising technologies, including Google Ad Manager, header bidding platforms, OpenRTB, or related ad tech ecosystems.
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and infrastructure workflows.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering best practices.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with close attention to performance, scalability, and reliability.
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, analytics, product, and ad operations teams.
Understanding of data privacy requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, and privacy-focused system design principles.
Preferred experience with data governance tools, business intelligence platforms (such as Looker or Tableau), real-time data processing frameworks, machine learning pipelines, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Benefits (What We Offer)
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
Compensation The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Base Salary Range:
$110,000-$140,000 USD
About Hearst Television Inc
Hearst Television Inc is a broadcasting company that owns and operates 33 television stations in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York City. Hearst Television is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications, which is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. The company's stations reach approximately 21 million households across the United States, making it one of the largest television station groups in the country. Hearst Television's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
