Backend Engineer at MNTN

At MNTN, we are redefining the advertising landscape by transforming Connected TV into a powerful, direct-response performance marketing channel. Our platform empowers thousands of top brands, including names like Simplisafe and Petsmart, to reach their audiences across web, mobile, and television with total transparency and control. We pride ourselves on a culture built around trust, ambition, and quality, and we are currently looking for a talented engineer to help us scale our systems as we enter our next stage of growth.

About the Role

We are looking for a Mid-Level Backend Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this remote position, you will work on our high-traffic platform that handles hundreds of millions of requests every day. You will play a vital role in maintaining the low-latency demands of our advertising technology while contributing to the flexible, open-source-focused architecture that keeps our users in the driver's seat.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and construct a robust marketing platform capable of reaching target audiences across various channels at any time.
• Develop and maintain the ETL pipelines that serve as the backbone for our advertising buying platform.
• Partner with Product and Project Leads to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions while optimizing our existing product suite.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have a solid foundation in software engineering and a passion for building scalable systems. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Between 2 and 4 years of professional experience with Python development.
• At least 2 years of experience working with SQL, including database table design.
• A strong understanding of microservice architectures and modern design patterns.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, such as AWS or GCP, along with tools like Kubernetes and Istio.
• Proficiency with Git, the HTTP lifecycle, and working within Linux/UNIX environments.
• Experience with Pandas, Junit, and writing effective unit and functional test cases.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases like Redis, DynamoDB, or Cassandra is considered a plus.

Location

This position is 100% remote and can be performed from anywhere within the United States.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including:

• A 401k retirement plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including access to coaching and therapy.
• The flexibility of a remote work environment.