Staff Software Engineer

Business Overview 

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology. Fueled by a deep understanding of consumer behavior, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

Kinesso is currently seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Staff Software Engineer to fill an immediate need. This individual should be comfortable with full stack, from implementing visual designs to working with backend databases.  We are looking for a technology professional who can manage, lead, mentor, coach & grow our technology team and can deliver business value in an environment that fosters creativity, play, and hard work.  Tremendous opportunity for growth in our global organization.  This role requires an individual who has a passion for technology and is looking to apply this to further their experience in real-world business scenarios.

• Manage, lead, mentor, remove impediments, coach & grow our engineering team.
• Designing and develop software architecture and developing Machine Learning Platform in microservice architecture to optimize ML model execution. Integrating solvers like GAMS and CPLEX to run regression optimization.
• Design extendable software component to automate new math model onboarding at scales.
• Manage expectations from product owners to define and prioritize requirements, and architecting software & hardware solutions to their most critical needs incrementally.
• Foster design principles, unit tests vs integration tests; Evolving unit tests and integration test cases with TestNG through TDD to improve the design and code quality.
• Automate CI/CD, single click deployment to all environments through Jenkins.
• Perform research and development to evaluate new technologies, ideas and communicate value for the company.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Java/Python & object-oriented design patterns.
• 2+ years of experience in leading a team size of 7 technical professionals.
• Familiarity with Python ‘data stack’ (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn) a plus.
• Hands-on experience with a cloud-based infrastructure provider (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience developing APIs within a web framework such as Flask/ Django/ Ruby on Rails preferred.
• Experience with general development best practices: Git, Test-driven development
• Comfortable developing in Linux environments, Docker a plus.
• Able to stay ahead of the curve with new and emerging technologies.

• Excellent command of English– both verbal & written
• Strong desire to learn new things and pass knowledge acquired on to others
• Have a results-driven personality, high enthusiasm, and can work well with
• Able to manage own hours and work in a remote team

At IPG Mediabrands, we are unified behind a commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging. Together, we shine through a set of shared values and behaviors. We take pride in our responsibility to our clients, communities, and to each other. We embrace differences and recognize the unique value that each of us brings to our community.  

We encourage you to apply, as unique backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences are welcomed.   

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We offer a Total Rewards package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401(k) plans, flex spending, life insurance, disability, employee discount program, employee stock purchase program and paid family benefits to support you and your family. To give you the ability to better meet your personal needs, and in support of your physical and emotional well-being, you will receive discretionary time off days and company-wide Appreciation Weeks and Wellness Days. 

We also offer a competitive Total Compensation package, including a competitive salary and eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award or a relevant incentive award. 

The salary range for this position is posted below.  Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position, market considerations, budgetary considerations, tenure and standing with the Company (applicable to current employees), as well as the employee’s/applicant’s skill set, level of experience, and qualifications.   

It is the policy of Mediabrands, division of the Interpublic group, to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and other job functions are subject to modification. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

For applicants to jobs in the United States: In compliance with the current Americans with Disabilities Act and state and local laws, if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with Mediabrands, please email [email protected].

About IPG Mediabrands 

IPG Mediabrands is the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group (NYSE: IPG). IPG Mediabrands manages over $47 billion in marketing investment globally on behalf of its clients across its full-service agency networks UM, Initiative and Mediahub and through its award-winning specialty business units Healix, Kinesso, MAGNA, Mediabrands Content Studio, Orion Holdings, Rapport, and the IPG Media Lab. IPG Mediabrands clients include many of the world’s most recognizable and iconic brands from a broad portfolio of industry sectors including automotive, personal finance, consumer product goods (CPG), pharma, health and wellness, entertainment, financial services, energy, toys and gaming, direct to consumer and e-commerce, retail, hospitality, food and beverage, fashion and beauty. The company employs more than 18,000 diverse marketing communication professionals in more than 130 countries. Learn more at www.ipgmediabrands.com.