[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Creative Ads

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KERV.ai is an innovative company based in Austin, TX, focused on transforming media through AI-powered video analysis and monetization. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Creative Ads team to build and maintain a dynamic video generation pipeline and collaborate with product and creative teams to enhance ad experiences.ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain our dynamic video generation pipeline — a multi-stage, serverless orchestration system on AWS that produces video creatives at scaleDevelop and improve our video template studio and interactive overlay applications using modern frontend frameworks (React, Svelte)Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and creative teams to translate ad concepts into shippable featuresProactively design and run A/B tests on ad formats, creative treatments, and user experiences to drive measurable performance improvementsHelp harden production systems: improve observability (CloudWatch, logging), error handling, CI/CD pipelines, and cost/performance tuning across the video pipelineContribute to architectural decisions, weighing long-term maintainability against short-term delivery needsWrite clean, well-tested code across a diverse codebase — from serverless pipeline orchestration to client-facing ad experiences where visual quality and stability are immediately visibleParticipate in team code reviews, sharing knowledge and learning from othersParticipate in sprint planning, ensuring that realistic plans are set forth and deliveredCommunicate effectively within the engineering team and with non-technical teamsHave the discipline to shift between establishing new features and maintaining legacy features based on the needs of the businessSkills3–7+ years of professional experience developing web-based applicationsStrong experience with JavaScript/TypeScript across both frontend and backendProfessional experience with React; additional experience with Svelte is a plusExperience with Node.js in production environmentsWorking knowledge of AWS services, particularly Lambda, S3, and Step Functions — or comparable cloud infrastructure experienceComfort working across the stack, from UI components to serverless backend servicesOwnership mindset — you can take responsibility for a slice of the system end-to-end, propose tradeoffs, and collaborate closely with teammates through pairing, code review, and clear communicationStrong asynchronous communication skills, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration with remote team membersExperience with or strong interest in AI-driven prompt engineering and AI coding assistantsExperience with video processing technologies (FFmpeg, transcoding, video playback, MediaConvert)Familiarity with Adobe After Effects or the Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Lottie/JSON export workflowsExperience with browser automation tools (Puppeteer, Playwright)Background in animation systems, 2D graphics programming, or creative toolingPython experience, particularly in media/video processing contextsExperience with the Serverless Framework or similar IaC toolsDigital advertising experience, specifically with video ad technologies (VAST, VPAID)Experience with A/B testing frameworks and experimentation methodologyExperience developing an enterprise or SaaS productPrevious experience in a startup environmentBenefitsUnlimited PTO with a healthy culture of taking time off to recharge so you can bring your best self to workCompetitive compensation packagesComprehensive health and wellness benefits including modern support services via Bennie, such as a custom app and healthcare concierge to support a simplified benefits experience for our staffMental Health Support via Samata Health paid 100% by KERV401K with company match and 100% vesting on day 1Unlimited referral bonusesFlexible working schedules with remote and hybrid opportunitiesFitness Reimbursement ProgramMoments that Matter program, centered around our heart-centered value, which celebrates and supports employees through lifes biggest wins, transitions, and challenges because at KERV, we show up for each other beyond just the work.Company OverviewKERV.ai is powering the convergence of AI-video content, context, and commerce for the world's leading brands, agencies, and publishers. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://kerv.ai.