Principal Software Development Engineer

iSpot is a company that competes for the best talent and offers a unique working experience. They are seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to lead the technical direction and architecture of their data measurement platform, collaborating with various teams to tackle complex challenges and drive innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Define and implement a forward-looking technical vision for iSpot’s measurement and data processing platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance
• Lead the design of core architecture to support real-time data ingestion, large-scale analytics, and seamless integration with partner ecosystems
• Collaborate closely with engineering and product leaders to align technology strategy with iSpot’s business goals, especially as they relate to cross-platform ad measurement and data partnerships
• Identify and address complex technical challenges in high-volume data processing, cloud infrastructure, and data security, bringing innovative solutions to improve the platform
• Drive experimentation and adoption of new technologies that enhance product capabilities and meet evolving market demands
• Actively participate in roadmap planning, influencing key decisions related to technology, product development, and new feature design
• Serve as a mentor and role model, guiding engineers in best practices for coding, design, and architecture
• Provide thought leadership and technical guidance across engineering teams, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement
• Act as a key contributor in elevating the technical talent at iSpot, participating in hiring, onboarding, and professional development initiatives
• Work closely with data science team to enhance methodology, data accuracy, and real-time processing capabilities
• Collaborate with product management to shape user-centric solutions, ensuring the platform’s architecture can adapt to customer needs and industry trends
• Engage with security and compliance teams to embed security practices into product and infrastructure design, maintaining the highest standards for data privacy and regulatory compliance
• Represent iSpot in industry forums, conferences, and publications, contributing to the broader technical community on topics related to data processing, ad tech, and streaming measurement
• Stay abreast of industry advancements in big data, machine learning, and cloud computing, recommending strategies to keep iSpot’s technology at the forefront

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure, data architecture, and large-scale data processing
• Proven experience designing and scaling complex data-driven systems, ideally in ad tech, media, or high-volume data environments
• Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native architectures
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and a solid understanding of distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Flink, Kafka)
• Experience with modern data storage solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) and building real-time analytics pipelines
• Track record of mentorship and ability to influence teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity with ad tech ecosystems, including SSPs, DSPs, and data sharing with clean rooms