Liftoff

Software Engineer, Partner Engineering

Liftoff$141K — $205K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably in adtech
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data/Analytics, or related field
  • Expertise in at least one programming language (Golang, Python, JavaScript, or Java)
  • Strong SQL skills and experience with big data analysis
  • Demonstrated empathy for customers and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication with a customer-focused approach
  • Proactive, collaborative, and self-motivated personality
  • Curious and enthusiastic about tackling challenges

Responsibilities

  • Develop deep technical knowledge of Liftoff products to enhance customer outcomes
  • Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Manage the entire technical lifecycle for partner integrations, ensuring smooth processes
  • Improve Liftoff's tools and products through customer feedback
  • Identify and resolve issues promptly, implementing automated solutions to avoid future problems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent partner experiences
  • Promote engineering excellence through careful design, testing, and code reviews

Benefits

  • Engage in projects that significantly impact the mobile ad tech industry
  • Join a team that emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and high standards
  • Flexible work arrangements to fit various lifestyles
  • Be part of a diversity-focused, inclusive company that supports personal growth
  • Opportunities for quarterly in-person team gatherings to foster collaboration
Full Job Description
About the Team:

At Liftoff, we believe great customer outcomes require both technical depth and genuine empathy for each partner's unique challenges. As our platform scales globally, we're looking for people who can turn complex systems into practical, working solutions.

As a Software Engineer in Partner Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping technical solutions that directly impact our top-tier partners. You'll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, bridging gaps between engineering, product, and partner teams. This is a hands-on role where you'll design, implement, and optimize solutions that help our partners succeed in a fast-evolving mobile ecosystem.

Responsibilities:
  • Build deep technical expertise in Liftoff products to maximize customer impact.
  • Drive successful client outcomes by translating complex business requirements into high-impact, scalable technical solutions.
  • Own the end-to-end technical lifecycle for partner integrations, ensuring seamless launches from initial onboarding through steady-state maintenance.
  • Innovate by refining Liftoff's tools and products based on direct customer and partner feedback.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve reported issues, implementing automated solutions to prevent recurrence.
  • Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless and consistent partner experiences.
  • Foster engineering excellence through design, risk-driven testing, and code review.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of related experience; adtech industry experience a plus
  • Bachelor's Degree; Computer Science, Data/ Analytics a plus
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language like Golang, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
  • Strong SQL and big data analysis skills.
  • Customer empathy and a passion for problem-solving.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Clear communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative spirit.
  • A sense of curiosity and fun-you enjoy tackling challenges with enthusiasm!

Why You'll Love Working Here
  • Work on impactful projects in the dynamic and fast-growing mobile ad tech space.
  • Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
  • Enjoy flexible work options suited to your lifestyle.
  • Be part of a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Location:

This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA

We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Travel Expectations:

We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.

Compensation:

Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate location and experience.

The following are our base salary ranges for multiple levels:
  • SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County, Seattle: $165,000 - $205,000
  • All other CA cities, Portland, all other WA cities, Denver, Austin, Boston: $151,000 - $188,000
  • All other cities and towns in our approved states: $141,000 - $176,000

#LI-CM1

Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We're shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem-join us and help accelerate what's next.

Liftoff's compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.

About Liftoff

Liftoff is a mobile app marketing and retargeting platform that uses post-install user data to run true CPA-optimized mobile app install campaigns. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Liftoff's technology helps app marketers target and convert users who are most likely to engage with their apps, thereby driving engagement and revenue growth. The company has won several awards for its innovative technology and has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine.
Learn more about Liftoff
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2012
5 Year Trend
+50%
Revenue
$100 million

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