Senior Backend Engineer

We are building the next generation of our Demand-Side Platform (DSP), enabling advertisers to access premium digital inventory through high-performance programmatic technology. Our bidder is at the heart of the platform, making real-time auction decisions and powering global advertising campaigns. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Go) to focus on platform performance, scalability, and new product capabilities in a high-load environment. ### Requirements * Strong background and solid experience in backend software development with Go; * Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservice architectures; * Hands-on experience building and operating high-performance, low-latency backend services; * Proven ability to analyze system bottlenecks and resolve complex scalability challenges; * Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with Product and engineering teams; * Curiosity to understand not only how systems work, but also the business problems they solve. ### Will be a plus * Experience with AdTech or Programmatic Advertising landscape (DSPs, SSPs, exchanges); * Understanding of auction mechanics and large-scale decisioning systems; * Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments; * Familiarity with data-intensive applications, analytics platforms, and large-scale aggregations; * Understanding of Machine Learning concepts and production ML integrations. ### Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services in Go; * Analyze and optimize distributed systems and microservice-based architectures; * Work alongside Data Engineering and Machine Learning teams to integrate data-driven capabilities into bidder workflows; * Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions; * Write high-quality, maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and contribute to engineering best practices; * Oversee features from concept to production, identifying and resolving complex performance issues. ### What we offer * 22 paid vacation days per year; * 10 paid sick leave days per year; * Paid public holidays; * English coverage: client-sponsored group classes and GD English Speaking Club; * Help and support from our caring HR team; * Continuous professional growth and collaboration with talented colleagues; * Competitive compensation for your efforts. Originally posted on [Himalayas](https://himalayas.app)