GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.
To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers
A Software Engineer II on the Advertising Applications team at GumGum builds and maintains a variety of web applications used by both internal and external users. The engineer participates in a team that prioritizes skill sharing and learning. As a mid-level Software Engineer, they make an impact by developing applications used every day across the company. This role will have a collaborative perspective, supporting the design and direction of projects with feedback from other engineers, product managers, and QA to build key sections of the various applications. An engineer in this role is familiar with and works in technologies such as React, Redux, TypeScript, and Java/Spring on the Backend for the API.
Note: This position offers the opportunity for remote work or 'work from home' as there isn't a nearby office. However, GumGum is excited to only consider applicants residing in the local area listed in the job description for business needs including some or all of the following: client interaction, team interaction, timezone, etc.
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What You'll Achieve
- Design and maintain features for React web applications.
- Assist senior engineers with projects from inception to production.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Designers, and Product teams to optimize applications.
- Write HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, considering browser compatibility.
- Contribute to JavaScript open-source projects.
- Develop backend functionality with Java/Spring and maintain APIs.
- Implement tests, ensuring cross-browser functionality.
- Troubleshoot user-reported issues.
- Understand business requirements and translate them into development.
- Build new web applications as needed.
- Share knowledge through technical blogs and presentations.
Skills You'll Bring
- 2+ years experience in software engineering, including JavaScript and React.
- Experience shipping code to production.
- 1+ years experience with Java.
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Git, and command-line tools.
- Familiarity with browser developer tools, build tools, and SQL.
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs and responsive design.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage workload independently.
What We Offer
- Learn about our benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits. If you'd like additional information, your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process!
Awards
- Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
- 2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
- Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
- CTO Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
- Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
- Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
- Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
- The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study
GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. - Phil Schraeder, CEO
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What We Do
GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.
To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers
Why Work With Us
At GumGum, we pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, creative and energetic environment based on our values; Being THOUGHTFUL by understanding different perspectives, having AGILITY by changing direction gracefully while maintaining control, and showing GRIT by bringing energy and perseverance to everything we do.
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