Tech Lead

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead to join our engineering team with a strong focus on AdTech. In this role, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on contributions across our ad stack, including our Prebid-based wrapper technology. You will work closely with a team of software and QA engineers, mentoring and guiding them while driving product performance and revenue impact. You will also collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Revenue, and other business teams to ensure alignment on deliverables and technical initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Mentor and support a team of software and QA engineers through regular check-ins, code reviews, and technical guidance.
• Provide architectural and feature design support to engineers, ensuring scalable and maintainable codebases.
• Review and provide feedback on pull requests (PRs), upholding code quality and engineering standards.
• Help engineers stay on task and maintain momentum, especially when tackling complex or time-consuming issues.
• Leverage deep AdTech knowledge to identify revenue opportunities and propose technical enhancements to our ad stack, particularly our Prebid-based wrapper.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company goals and timelines.
• Participate in and contribute to cross-functional meetings to discuss progress on ongoing initiatives and ensure smooth execution.
• Other Duties as required

Skill Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or mentoring capacity
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and front-end web technologies
• Deep understanding of AdTech systems, particularly header bidding, Prebid.js, and programmatic advertising
• Experience designing and implementing scalable features in revenue-critical systems
• Proven ability to lead by influence and collaborate effectively with engineers and non-engineers alike
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices including version control, CI/CD, testing, and documentation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Experience working in Agile development environments
• Ability to join us onsite 3x per week

Why Work for Hive Media?

Our Tech Lead's compensation package includes an annual salary ranging between $170,000 - $195,000 (based on the candidate's experience and skill set). Additionally, this role is eligible for equity and benefits, including:

• Employer contribution towards Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums for all regular full-time employees and their dependents.
• 401K Plan with company match for employees, depending on country of residence
• Paid Time Off
• We care about your career and foster a culture of learning. We provide dedicated time to improve your skills, lunch and learns,  online courses, knowledge sharing between team members, and many more opportunities.
• A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection.
• Company-sponsored events and fully hosted summer and winter parties.

Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted. 

Hive Media Group LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. Accommodations will be provided during the recruitment process to ensure a fully accessible process. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out.