Software Engineer II

FOX News Network, LLC$92K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building modern web applications.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and understanding of browser-based application development.
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs, APIs, or platform services into production applications.
  • Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and enhance web-based advertising solutions and SDKs.
  • Build scalable, modular, and high-performance software for video and display advertising.
  • Integrate and maintain third-party advertising technologies like Google Ad Manager and FreeWheel.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improve existing functionality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple browsers and devices.
  • Contribute to engineering best practices and continuous improvement.
  • Optimize application performance and user experience.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION

ABOUT THE ROLE

FOX Corporation is looking for a Software Engineer II to join its Digital Product Engineering Ad Tech team. In this role, you'll help build, maintain, and evolve the web advertising platform that powers monetization across FOX's portfolio of consumer-facing digital products.

The FOX Monetization team develops and supports display and video advertising solutions, analytics, and reporting capabilities across a variety of web experiences. We are looking for a mid-level engineer who enjoys building scalable, high-performance web applications and SDKs, solving complex integration challenges, and working with modern browser technologies.

The ideal candidate has experience building production web applications, a strong understanding of web architecture and software engineering best practices, and enjoys collaborating across engineering, product, QA, and external technology partners. You should be comfortable debugging complex issues, optimizing application performance, and delivering reliable, maintainable solutions.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance web-based advertising solutions and SDKs for FOX's consumer-facing digital products.
  • Build scalable, modular, and high-performance software that supports video advertising, display advertising, analytics, and measurement.
  • Integrate and maintain third-party advertising technologies, including platforms such as Google Ad Manager (GAM), Interactive Media Ads (IMA), FreeWheel, and other advertising or analytics solutions.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and partner teams to deliver new features and improve existing functionality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across multiple browsers, devices, and environments.
  • Contribute to engineering best practices, code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Optimize application performance, reliability, and user experience.
  • Develop subject matter expertise in digital advertising, video monetization, and evolving web technologies.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support integrations and technical initiatives.


WHAT YOU WILL NEED
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Typically, 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building modern web applications.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and a deep understanding of browser-based application development.
  • Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, browser APIs, and client-side application architecture.
  • Experience integrating third-party SDKs, APIs, or platform services into production applications.
  • Familiarity with video playback technologies and web-based media applications.
  • Experience building modular, maintainable, and testable software.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
  • Experience with source control systems such as Git.
  • Familiarity with automated testing, build systems, and CI/CD workflows.
  • Understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming concepts.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
  • Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace a minimum of 3 days per week is an essential function of the position. Selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.


NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
  • Experience with digital advertising technologies, including Google Ad Manager (GAM), IMA SDK, FreeWheel, Prebid, or similar platforms.
  • Experience building or maintaining client-side SDKs or shared libraries.
  • Familiarity with web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals.
  • Experience working with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, MSE, EME).
  • Knowledge of advertising standards such as VAST, VMAP, Open Measurement (OMID), or related IAB specifications.
  • Experience working in media, streaming, or high-traffic consumer web applications.


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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $92,000.00-145,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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