[Remote] Staff II Software Engineer, Data Ingestion

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. They are seeking a Staff II Software Engineer for their Data Ingestion Team to lead technical initiatives and improve the infrastructure that handles high-volume event processing and data flows across the company.ResponsibilitiesOwn and lead large technical initiatives end-to-end, from design through production and monitoringProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across the teamDesign, build, and operate highly scalable, distributed ingestion services for real-time and near-real-time scenariosContribute hands-on as needed while enabling the team to execute effectivelyBuild and maintain event ingestion pipelines using streaming technologies like KafkaWork with high-volume storage systems and databases to persist and serve data efficientlyPartner with Data, ML, Product, and Platform teams to support evolving requirementsImprove code quality, testing practices, system reliability, and observabilityParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and architectural discussionsBalance and prioritize projects to maximize impact and align with company objectivesSkillsExtensive experience building distributed systems and high-throughput backend servicesProven ability to lead technical direction and drive large, cross-team initiativesStrong problem-solving and communication skills, with comfort working in ambiguous, complex domainsCollaborative mindset with the ability to influence across teamsAbility to think strategically, lead technically, and drive high-impact, scalable solutionsHands-on experience with streaming systems (Kafka or similar)Strong understanding of distributed systems trade-offs (consistency, availability, partition tolerance, scalability)Maintains an AI-forward approach to software engineering - leveraging AI to boost productivity, collaboration, and business automationFamiliarity with AdTech, event-driven architectures, or analytics systemsBenefitsHighly competitive salaryRetirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globallyCompetitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!Access to a comprehensive mental health care programHealth benefits from day one of employmentWork from home reimbursementsOptional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and TorontoRobust training and onboarding programCoverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learningAn awesome parental leave programA friendly, welcoming, and supportive cultureOur social and team events!Company OverviewStackAdapt is a multi-channel programmatic advertising platform that helps maximize digital marketing efforts through data-driven solutions. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.stackadapt.com.Company H1B SponsorshipStackAdapt has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2026, 4 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.