Lead CTV Integrations Engineer

Kargo creates breakthrough cross-screen ad experiences for the world’s leading brands and publishers. Every day, our 600+ employees bring the power of their creativity and diversity to radically raise the bar on what mobile, CTV, AI, social, and eCommerce can do to wow consumers and build businesses. Now 20 years strong, Kargo has offices in NYC, Chicago, Austin, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Auckland, London and Waterford, Ireland. Humble brag: In 2024, Kargo was recognized as a Best Place to Work by Ad Age and Built In.

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Title: Lead CTV Integrations Engineer

Job Type: Full-time; 3 Days In Office
Job Location: New York, NY
Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00  (On Target Earning)

The Opportunity

As a Lead CTV Integrations Engineer, you will drive technical integrations for Connected TV publishers, focusing on advanced streaming technologies, partner onboarding, and innovative solution development. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to drive innovation and operational excellence.

The Daily To-Do

• Technical Integration & Onboarding
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of integrations with CTV publishers, including playout and SSAI partners.
• Ensure smooth integration of EPG data, enabling metadata ingestion and dynamic ad placements.
• Work with publishers to ensure their content is optimized for monetization through ad insertion and programmatic technologies.
• Technical Leadership & Performance Optimization
• Define best practices for integrating and optimizing streaming technologies, EPG systems, and programmatic ad delivery.
• Oversee monitoring and troubleshooting of integration performance, implementing improvements to ensure scalability, reliability, and monetization efficiency.
• Mentor team members and collaborate across engineering, product, and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Collaboration & Innovation
• Partner with the product and engineering teams to define technical requirements for new features related to CTV integrations.
• Work with business development to onboard new publishers and ensure a seamless technical integration process.
• Collaborate with the analytics team to integrate CTV data into performance monitoring tools.
• Stay informed on emerging CTV standards and innovations to maintain a competitive edge.

Qualifications

• Expertise in:
• TypeScript, Node.js, Express
• MongoDB, OpenSearch
• AWS S3, Docker
• Redis, RabbitMQ
• Microservices architecture
• Advanced understanding of HLS streaming protocols
• Experience with Electronic Program Guide (EPG) implementations
• Familiarity with OTT platforms, CTV ecosystems, and programmatic advertising workflows
• Strong API design and integration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical field
• Proven track record of complex technical integrations
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

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