Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 7, 2026.
About Aditude:
We're really, really into ad ops tech (really). At Aditude we want to help our publishers maximize revenue and make their lives easier with smarter, faster, more innovative, more customized technology. In 2023, we raised 15 million in Series A funding led by Volition Capital allowing us to add to our team and further our mission of helping publishers do what they do better. With over 1600 sites and apps using our tech, we currently have over 1 trillion ads served to date, and over 1 billion ad impressions daily. With the recent acquisition of Hashtag Labs, we only expect this number to continue to grow exponentially. We are looking for team members who are obsessed with supporting our publishers, who default to action, and who enjoy solving complex problems. If that sounds like you, we are excited to connect!
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with Golang and Kafka experience to design, implement, and optimize backend systems for data processing and analytics, including ML solutions. Experience with distributed systems and scalability is a must.
Some Challenges you’ll tackle:
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Golang.
Architect scalable and fault-tolerant distributed systems for processing and streaming large volumes of data using Kafka.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, frontend engineers, and data engineers to define and implement backend solutions that meet business requirements.
Optimize system performance and reliability through continuous monitoring, profiling, and tuning.
Drive best practices for software development, code reviews, and documentation.
Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to the growth of the engineering team.
The Skillset:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
Proven track record of 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
Strong proficiency in the Go programming language and a deep understanding of its internals.
Hands-on experience with Kafka, including designing and deploying Kafka clusters, implementing producers/consumers, and managing topics/partitions.
Experience building and optimizing large-scale distributed systems, preferably in a cloud-based environment (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as algorithms, data structures, and concurrency.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members of varying technical backgrounds.
Preferred Skillsets:
Experience with Apache Arrow, Parquet, and similar data formats for high performance analytics.
Experience with other programming languages such as Python, Java, or TypeScript.
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
Knowledge of streaming data processing frameworks like Apache Flink or Apache Spark Streaming.
Familiarity with highly concurrent distributed system concepts.
Feeling uneasy that you haven’t ticked every box? That’s okay, we’ve felt that way too. Studies have shown women and minorities are less likely to apply unless they meet all qualifications. We encourage you to break the status quo and apply to roles that would make you excited to come to work every day.
Why join Aditude:
Salary: In this role, you’ll receive a starting base salary of $155,000 to $170,000 in addition to bonus potential.
100% remote with a global footprint
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Unlimited Time Off + 11 Holidays + Christmas week to recharge
Opportunity to join a fast growing technology company!
Aditude is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. We do not discriminate against any protected class and strive to create environments where everyone can thrive. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship at this time.