Appier

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Backend Development within the Ad Cloud Serving Services team to build and maintain critical systems that power the core of Appier's advertising technology.

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is an AI-native Agentic AI as a Service (AaaS) company that empowers businesses to create value through cutting-edge AdTech and MarTech solutions. Founded in 2012 with the vision of “Making AI Easy by Making Software Intelligent,” Appier helps businesses turn AI into ROI through its Ad Cloud, Personalization Cloud, and Data Cloud

Requirements & Eligibility

• 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development, particularly with high-performance, high-concurrency systems.
• Proficient in one or more of the following languages: Go, Python.
• Strong experience in system design and architecture for scalable and distributed systems, especially within a Linux environment.
• Good understanding of Network API Design (e.g., RESTful APIs, gRPC) and experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, Pub/Sub) for data pipelines.
• Solid knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL) and experience with database optimization and scaling strategies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and robust monitoring and alerting implementation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance, and reliable backend services for real-time ad recommendation, data serving, and core ad tech infrastructure.
• Drive technical roadmap and ownership for sizable projects, ensuring the delivery of robust and efficient solutions within the Ad Cloud ecosystem.
• Optimize critical system components for latency, throughput, and resource utilization, including database interactions and network architecture.
• Enhance system observability, incident management, and operational excellence by implementing comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and refining production SOPs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and scientists to translate business requirements into technical designs and ensure seamless integration.
• Champion code quality through rigorous code reviews and adherence to best practices in system design and implementation.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their growth in backend development best practices, distributed systems, and agile methodologies.
• Actively participate in on-call rotation within the Backend team to maintain product reliability and scalability for critical serving services.