[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Ads Engineering (AI-Native)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Life360 is a company focused on keeping families connected through innovative technology. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to architect and develop robust ad servers and ecosystems that support high-volume ad transactions, ensuring optimal performance and user experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams.ResponsibilitiesShape the technical direction of Life360’s Ads AdServer and Exchange platform, ensuring it scales reliably to support 20+ billion daily events with strict latency and availability targetsDrive architectural decisions that improve system resiliency, fault tolerance, and performance across distributed, multi–data center environmentsElevate the engineering bar by setting standards for design quality, scalability, observability, and operational excellenceEnable revenue growth by integrating demand and supply partners and strengthening Real-Time Bidding and auction capabilitiesPartner with Product and Design to unlock new monetization opportunities through innovative ad formats and platform capabilitiesAnticipate scaling challenges and proactively design solutions before they impact customers or business performanceLead complex technical initiatives end-to-end, aligning multiple teams around clear architectural outcomesAdvance automation and quality practices, including AI-driven API validation and testing strategies, to improve velocity without compromising stabilityImprove platform reliability by strengthening monitoring, incident response, and root cause analysis practicesMentor senior engineers and act as a force multiplier, increasing the overall effectiveness and technical depth of the organizationSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is required8+ years experience and deep expertise in Java and multi-threaded system design, with the ability to optimize for performance under heavy concurrencyA track record of architecting and operating high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems at significant scaleDemonstrated success scaling systems across data centers, including replication strategies and distributed data managementStrong judgment in balancing short-term delivery with long-term architectural sustainabilityExperience influencing technical strategy across teams without direct authorityProven ability to translate business objectives—particularly in advertising or monetization ecosystems—into scalable technical solutionsSolid database expertise and a strong understanding of data consistency, performance trade-offs, and capacity planningExperience operating within cloud-native environments, ideally AWS-based infrastructuresFeel comfortable with the entire client flow and how it interacts with the various business components (Admin, App, Analytics etc)Excellent communication skills with the ability to align engineering, product, and business stakeholders around shared outcomesFamiliarity with AdTech ecosystems, including advertiser technologies or Real-Time Bidding frameworks, is highly desirableMentor team members and contribute to team processes, technical standards, and help evolve the team's AI-native engineering practicesWork with AI (Claude Code) as a first-class collaborator - orchestrating agents to scaffold services, generate IaC, draft schema definitions, and accelerate code reviewApply agentic workflows to reduce overall cycle time and operational overheadExperience Integrating 3rd party Demand & Supply partners, is a plusBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). We offer supplemental plans for medical and dental for Canadian employees.401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.Flexible PTO and 12 company wide days off throughout the year.Learning & Development programs.Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment.Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle.Company OverviewLife360 creates a mobile app for families that helps families feel closer together. It was founded in 2008, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.life360.com.Company H1B SponsorshipLife360 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 15 in 2025, 22 in 2024, 17 in 2023, 21 in 2022, 17 in 2021, 7 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.