Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc is hiring: Lead Software Engineer, Audience Planner in Dallas

We are PMG

Named Ad Age Best Places to Work for 9 years in a row and Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators since 2022, PMG is a global independent marketing services and technology company that seeks to inspire people and brands that anything is possible. Driven by shared success, PMG utilizes business strategy and transformation, creative, media, and insights—as well as its proprietary marketing intelligence platform, Alli—to deliver cutting-edge digital solutions and innovative media strategies. Our team comprises over 900 employees globally, and our work for ambitious brands like Apple, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, CKE Restaurants, Experian, Intuit, Kohler, Nike, Sephora, Therabody, and Whole Foods spans 85+ countries.

Passionate about development in leading technologies? Looking to become a major player on a diverse team? PMG is transforming the marketing technology space with solutions that protect users’ privacy and increase transparency.

We are looking for a talented Full Stack Lead Engineer to be focused in our Audience Planner initiative of the Alli platform.

Alli’s Audience Planner is an innovative tool that integrates strategic insights with media targeting, leveraging AI to ensure precise and effective marketing campaigns. It combines traditional audience planning with advanced data utilization, providing unparalleled targeting accuracy across digital channels.

As a Fullstack Lead Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our web applications and backend services. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that leverage the latest in cloud technology, frontend frameworks, and Generative AI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of fullstack applications using React, Node.js, and AWS.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement innovative solutions for our adtech platform.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and performant APIs and microservices.
• Integrate Generative AI models and services to enhance ad targeting, personalization, and campaign optimization.
• Implement best practices in code quality, testing, and CI/CD.
• Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of our applications by monitoring and optimizing performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for their adoption where beneficial.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in fullstack development, with a strong focus on Node.js and REACT.
• Strong knowledge of backend development, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture using Node.
• Knowledge of serverless architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with database design and management (SQL and NoSQL).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams.
• Familiarity with integrating and deploying Generative AI models and services.
• Experience in building quality software including testing, code reviews, clean code, refactoring strategies, etc.
• Solid knowledge of programming fundamentals – data structures, design patterns, algorithms, and paradigms.

Preferred, but not required

• Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in the adtech industry or with advertising technologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools (Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Experience with DDD, NoSQL, Python and Machine Learning.
• Experience with Grafana, Docker, AWS, GCP and can safely maneuver/setup configurations in those environments.

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous PTO: Benefit from our generous paid time off policy to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our competitive 401(k) matching program.
• Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.
• Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.
• Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.
• Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.
• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.
• AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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