Software Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 15, 2026.
MediaAlpha is a customer acquisition solutions provider powered by technology and data science. The company provides industry-leading solutions designed to reach consumers shopping within high-consideration categories such as property and casualty insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more.
Hybrid role: 3 days/week in office, Tuesday through Thursday
Role Overview
We are looking for a talented Software Engineer to join our technology team. As a Software Engineer at MediaAlpha, you will take part in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. This includes working with stakeholders to fix and improve our MediaAlpha Exchange Product and testing new features and integrations. The ideal candidate will enjoy designing, implementing, and scaling systems that process tens of thousands of high-value transactions a day, while also producing elegant and readable code.
Responsibilities
- Own the full software development lifecycle of implementing high-performance ad serving software.
- Integrate our products with our partners.
- Perl code development in a Linux environment, on Amazon EC2, leveraging also S3, CloudFront and Route 53.
- Work as a member of the team, jumping in to help out and resolve routine issues.
- Be part of a team that maintains and supports our live MediaAlpha Exchange product.
Requirements
- 3+ years experience in software development.
- B.S. required, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science).
- Development experience in Unix/Linux operating environments.
- Experience using web APIs.
- Strong software engineering core including software engineering methodologies and best practices.
- Ability to write elegant and readable code.
- Organized and self motivated. A self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and ability to problem solve, while paying careful attention to detail.
- Ability to articulate and communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully.
- Amazon EC2 experience is a bonus.
- Experience working with MySQL or other RDBMS is a bonus.
- Experience with Perl and/or scripting languages is a bonus.
- Experience with accountability for production systems is a bonus.
- Experience working on a team with engineers. Experience working with non-technical stakeholders is a bonus.
Compensation & Benefits
We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $100,000 to $130,000 per year for this position, based on experience and qualifications. But that's not all - as a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:
- Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
- 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
- 100% Employer paid long term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
- Open Paid Time Off policy with a Brthday Hookie day off, 13 holiday, and 5 Recharge days
- Professional development reimbursement along with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning
- Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App
- 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver
- Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MediaAlpha is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change.
Fair Chance
MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected] or (213) 316-6256.