About OUTFRONT
We are one of North America’s most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose as a company is to help people, places and businesses grow stronger. To do this, we make meaningful connections between brands and people when they are outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets including billboards, transit and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and conduct our business considering all our stakeholders, from clients and employees, to the communities where we operate. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes the growth of our people. Come join our industry-leading team!
What We Offer
OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
- HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
- 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
- Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
- Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Role Overview
We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend expertise and enterprise experience to lead the development of multiple products and services within our modern advertising platform. This role requires strong technical ownership, hands-on coding, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.
You’ll work across a remote-first engineering team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate third-party SaaS solutions with proprietary APIs and microservices in an AWS environment. Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the platform, elevate team capabilities, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices across multiple products and services, including pre-sales, contract, inventory, order, creative, planning/delivery, billing/revenue recognition, and reporting
Lead the integration of third-party SaaS platforms and data providers into our AWS ecosystem
Architect distributed systems for high availability, modularity, and fault tolerance
Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST, gRPC, GraphQL)
Mentor and upskill junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy and product goals
Assist with system design and architecture and contribute to long-term platform vision and decision-making
Help maintain high standards for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes
Ensure observability, CI/CD best practices, and compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
Promote engineering excellence through documentation, testing, and continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
7–12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-scale systems
Proven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or products
Proficient in modern backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Scala, Python, TypeScript)
Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioning
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growth
Excellent communication skills in remote-first environments
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
Prior experience in ad tech, martech, or related industries
Familiarity with OpenRTB, VAST, and programmatic advertising concepts
Exposure to large-scale data pipelines (Kafka, Spark, Airflow)
Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., data privacy, audit compliance)
Tech Stack Highlights
REST/gRPC APIs, API gateways
Microservices architecture
Kubernetes, AWS Lambda
Cloud-native databases, security best practices
Modern programming languages and frameworks
Why Join Us?
Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise will shape the future of advertising technology. OUTFRONT Media offers the opportunity to drive innovation at scale and make a lasting impact.
For New York and California, the salary range for this role is $150,000-$185,000 per year. Compensation is determined during our interview process by assessing a candidate’s experience and skills relative to internal peers and market benchmarks evaluated for the scope and responsibilities of the position. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law and California Salary Transparency Law.
OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. Please refer to the OUTFRONT Media Affirmative Action policy statement.
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What We Do
We understand that to brands, audiences are everything. OUTFRONT provides an integrated and target platform to connect brands to their target audiences, as they live their lives. We leverage the power of technology, location, and creativity to drive impact and engagement between brands and audiences. OUTFRONT delivers truth, trust, and transparency. Impact where it matters. We Get You America.
OUTFRONT was ranked second overall in the Myers Report’s 2023 ‘Top 50 Media Companies.’ OUTFRONT is also a two-time certified Great Place to Work and was named as one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek.
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