The Role
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll build scalable backend systems, enhance APIs, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure code quality and system reliability. You'll work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and take ownership of projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry?
At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.
With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.
Now, we’re growing—and looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our team!
The role
We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend to join our growing Integrations team. This role is critical to building and scaling the systems that power Cognitiv’s partnerships with other platforms and clients. You’ll work across our suite of products, enhancing backend services, developing APIs, and supporting new integrations that directly drive revenue and customer impact.
You’ll be joining a highly collaborative environment — working closely with Business Development, Customer Success, and Product teams to deliver seamless integrations that help our clients achieve their advertising goals.
What You'll Do
- Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend systems that power integrations across multiple products.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business Development, Product, Customer Success) to define requirements and deliver solutions that enable new business opportunities.
- Dive deep into a large, multi-product codebase — debugging, optimizing, and improving backend performance.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with a strong focus on operational excellence.
- Ensure backend systems are well-documented, observable, and resilient in production.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve performance, and enhance system reliability.
Tech Stack
- Languages: C#, .NET Core
- Infrastructure: AWS, Docker
- Data: Datadog
- Tools: Rider, DataGrip
Who You Are
- You’re an experienced senior backend engineer who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.
- You love exploring and improving complex systems — not afraid to jump into unfamiliar codebases.
- You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- You care about code quality, testing, and operational excellence just as much as you care about shipping features.
- You take ownership of your work and follow projects through from idea to production.
Bonus Points If You Have
- Experience working on integrations or partner-facing systems.
- Background in AdTech, MarTech, or Data Engineering.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools (Grafana, Datadog, etc.).
- Exposure to distributed systems, large-scale APIs, or event-driven architectures.
What You’ll Find at Cognitiv
- Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding.
- Responsiv – You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes.
- Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels.
- Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas.
- Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility.
- Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.
Location & Compensation
- Location: Bellevue (hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Salary: $180,000-$220,000 Base Salary + Equity
- Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid)
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August
- Career development with clear advancement paths
- Equity for all employees
- Hybrid work model & daily team lunch
- Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement
- 401(k) with employer match
- Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)
- …and more!
Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Highlights include:
Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
Top Skills
.Net Core
AWS
C#
Datadog
Datagrip
Docker
Rider
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The Company
What We Do
Cognitiv offers the leading custom AI for marketers. We use deep learning applications to predict consumer purchase behavior and drive scalable outcomes at the most efficient price. Together, let's find your customers, scale your results, build your business and drive intelligent performance.
