Senior Software Engineer

Microsoft Monetize is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their online advertising platform team. This role focuses on building high-scale, low-latency systems that power intelligent decision-making across billions of daily transactions. The platform serves as a data-enabled technology solution that optimizes ROI for both buyers and sellers while maintaining commitment to an open marketplace.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be instrumental in shaping the future of ad delivery and monetization, working on systems that process massive volumes of data with strict latency and reliability requirements. Key responsibilities include designing scalable APIs, optimizing auction logic, improving system observability, and enhancing live site resilience.

The role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in advertising technology, dealing with real-time bidding, dynamic pricing, and supply optimization. You'll collaborate across teams with product managers, data scientists, and engineers to deliver impactful solutions that scale globally.

Microsoft offers a comprehensive benefits package including industry-leading healthcare, educational resources, savings and investment options, and generous parental leave. The position is hybrid, allowing up to 50% work from home, and includes travel requirements of 0-25%.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in backend development, particularly with C/C++, experience with Azure, and knowledge of data processing systems like Kafka and Hadoop. This role is perfect for engineers who are curious, collaborative, and passionate about solving complex technical challenges at scale.