Full Stack Ad Tech Developer

Behind every great digital experience is the technology that makes it possible. As a Full Stack Ad Tech Developer at Hearst Magazines youll help build the systems that power advertising audience insights and revenue across one of the worlds leading media companies solving complex engineering challenges while shaping the future of digital publishing.

Hearst Magazines is one of the worlds largest publishers with a portfolio of30 brands that inspire inform and entertain millions of readers across print digital social video and emerging platforms. Our teams combine world-class storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create exceptional consumer experiences and innovative advertising solutions. Join us to help shape the future of media through collaboration creativity and continuous innovation.

• Design and develop scalable backend services that process high volumes of advertising event and audience engagement data through reliable ETL pipelines.
• Build and maintain data ingestion transformation and enrichment systems that integrate with ad servers supply-side platforms data management platforms and other third-party technologies.
• Develop APIs and internal tools that support ad delivery campaign measurement troubleshooting and revenue reporting.
• Create and maintain front-end applications and operational tools using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and .
• Implement scalable approaches to data storage retrieval normalization and processing across cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
• Collaborate with engineering analytics and ad operations teams to deliver accurate privacy-compliant and reliable data solutions for reporting and downstream applications.
• Monitor troubleshoot and optimize applications APIs data pipelines and integrations to improve performance scalability and reliability.
• Contribute to automated testing CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices while applying privacy-by-design principles across all systems.

• 3 years of experience in full stack software development with a strong focus on backend development data engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Python SQL and JavaScript.
• Experience building applications with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and .
• Hands-on experience designing building and maintaining ETL workflows data pipelines APIs and backend services.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS including serverless technologies.
• Familiarity with data warehouses such as BigQuery Redshift or similar technologies.
• Experience with digital advertising technologies including Google Ad Manager header bidding platforms OpenRTB or related ad tech ecosystems.
• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding testing debugging documentation and infrastructure workflows.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines automated testing and modern software engineering best practices.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with close attention to performance scalability and reliability.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering analytics product and ad operations teams.
• Understanding of data privacy requirements including GDPR CCPA and privacy-focused system design principles.
• Preferred experience with data governance tools business intelligence platforms (such as Looker or Tableau) real-time data processing frameworks machine learning pipelines or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
• This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office.

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

The base salary range for this role is$110000$140000. This position isnot eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills qualifications and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.