Build and scale high-throughput AdServer and Exchange platform handling 20+ billion daily events. Lead AI-native development for real-time bidding, auction logic, and ad tech integrations in a distributed systems environment. Mentor junior engineers while driving engineering excellence across the Ads team.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
5-8 years of backend engineering experience with strong Java proficiency
Experience with multi-threaded system design
Experience building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems in production
Solid understanding of data consistency, performance trade-offs, and database fundamentals
Comfort working in cloud-native environments, ideally AWS
Familiarity with AdTech concepts such as RTB, auctions, and supply-demand integrations is a plus
Experience integrating third-party APIs or partner systems is a plus
Clear, direct communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Openness to using agentic workflows and AI-assisted development
Build and maintain high-throughput backend services on AdServer and Exchange platform
Implement and improve Real-Time Bidding and auction logic
Support integrations with demand and supply partners
Collaborate with Staff Engineers and architects on platform design decisions
Own features end-to-end from design through deployment
Partner with Product on new ad formats and monetization capabilities
Contribute to monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis
Use AI tooling including Claude Code as a day-to-day collaborator
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team standards around code quality and testing
Life360 is a Remote First company with 500+ remote-first employees
Team is motivated by impact, thrives with high agency, and builds with engineering excellence
AI-native company where AI is integral to how we build and operate
Undisclosed use of AI not previously discussed may impact candidacy
Job title in Canada will be Developer in lieu of Engineer
Compensation includes wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial benefits and equity
76,960 ā 76,960 USD
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98,000 ā 147,000 CAD
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85,000 ā 110,000 CAD
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161,640 ā 169,995 USD
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114,400 ā 166,400 CAD
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