About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer II to help build, maintain, and evolve the web advertising platform that powers monetization across its consumer-facing digital products. You will work on client-side advertising SDKs, web ad integrations, analytics, and performance optimization across high-traffic web and video experiences.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web-based advertising solutions and client-side SDKs
• Build scalable, modular, high-performance software supporting video and display advertising, analytics, and measurement
• Integrate and maintain third‑party ad technologies (e.g., Google Ad Manager, IMA, FreeWheel) and partner APIs
• Troubleshoot cross-browser, device, and environment issues; debug complex production problems
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and external partners to deliver and iterate on features
• Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, CI/CD, and engineering best practices
• Optimize app reliability, performance, and user experience; measure and improve Core Web Vitals
• Develop subject-matter expertise in digital advertising, video monetization, and modern browser APIs

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Typically 2+ years professional software engineering experience building modern web applications
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and deep understanding of client-side application development
• Solid knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, browser APIs, and client-side architecture
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs, platform services, or APIs into production applications
• Familiarity with video playback technologies and web media applications
• Experience with Git and modern CI/CD and automated testing workflows
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-optimization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience working cross-functionally
• Regular on-site attendance a minimum of 3 days per week is an essential function of the position. Selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

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Nice to Have

• Hands-on experience with ad tech platforms such as Google Ad Manager (GAM), IMA SDK, FreeWheel, Prebid
• Experience building or maintaining client-side SDKs or shared libraries
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, MSE, EME)
• Knowledge of ad standards (VAST, VMAP, OMID / Open Measurement) and IAB specs
• Experience optimizing for Core Web Vitals and high-traffic consumer web applications
• Background in media, streaming, or advertising monetization

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Compensation & Benefits

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role is $92,000–$145,000 annually. Final offer will depend on education, skills, experience, and location. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and offers benefits including medical/dental/vision, insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with plan documents.

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Location

Los Angeles, CA — this role requires regular in-office presence (minimum 3 days per week).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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