Backend Software Engineer (Python)
Job Title: Software Engineer, Backend (Feature Team)
Location: Remote, US
Department: Engineering
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Experience: 3+ Yrs
Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 base
Core Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM PST / 12 - 4 PM EST
About tvScientific
tvScientific is the first and only CTV advertising platform purpose-built for performance marketers. We leverage massive data and cutting-edge data science to automate and optimize TV advertising that drives business outcomes. Our solution is built by industry leaders and combines media buying, optimization, measurement, and attribution in one efficient platform, tailored for CTV/OTT.
Role Summary
As a Backend Engineer, you'll work alongside a close-knit, fully remote team of engineers to evolve and improve our flagship customer-facing product. You'll bring strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience building backend systems using Python.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems and shipping high-quality software. You should have working knowledge of web development practices, RESTful API design, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD processes.
You'll contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of reliable APIs and backend services that directly impact our customers. While mentorship will be available, you should be comfortable owning projects from idea to deployment in collaboration with peers and product teams.
You'll Be Successful in This Role if You Have
• A positive attitude. Egos are not part of our team culture!
• Experience (3+ years) with Python-based web frameworks (we use Django).
• Exceptional remote communication skills. Especially in writing.
• The ability to work autonomously in a startup environment; you thrive under pressure and are comfortable adapting to rapidly evolving plans.
• Proven production experience working with a relational database (we use MySQL).
• A rigorous approach to software quality. You like to write tests.
• A knack for learning new technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and an openness to creative solutions.
• A genuine passion for crafting reliable web applications. You get it right the first time.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent on-the-job experience.
What You'll Do
• Take ownership of new features from inception to production, contributing code continuously within a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Collaborate closely with design, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a user-friendly and engaging product for our customers.
• Ship high-performing and resilient APIs that adhere to industry standards and are delightful to use.
• Maintain a high standard of quality across our codebase by advocating for cleanliness, readability, speed, testability, and documentation.
• Continuously improve the engineering process, helping us build a world-class team.
You May Also Have
• Adtech Experience.
• Specific Domain Experience in CTV.
• Familiarity with AWS services, experience working in a microservice architecture or with containerization technologies.
• Previous involvement in a production environment with a customer-facing reporting and analytics system.
• Experience working with other types of datastores or backing services, like Redis.
Culture and Benefits
At tvScientific we believe people do their best work when they feel challenged and engaged by their day to day responsibilities, when they're surrounded by smart, hard working people, and when they have a healthy work life balance. Our company culture and benefits package reflects these beliefs.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance - up to 95% funded by the company for employees.
• Employee stock option program.
• Company-sponsored retirement plan with a matching contribution program.
• 12 annual paid holidays (including 2 flexible days).
• Generous PTO policy (get your work done and take the time you need).
• A remote-first environment that allows employees flexibility to work from most places in the US.
As tvScientists We Are...
• Big Thinkers: We believe in setting audacious goals and envisioning transformative change.
• Radically Transparent: We value transparency in all aspects of our business. We foster a culture of open communication, honesty, and accountability.
• Performance-obsessed: We are passionate about achieving exceptional results. We strive for excellence in everything we do and set high standards for ourselves.
• Data-driven: We embrace the power of data, science, and technology as crucial drivers of our success.
• Trust Builders: We prioritize building and nurturing trust with our stakeholders. We understand that trust is the foundation of successful relationships and business partnerships. Through our actions, integrity, and commitment to delivering on promises.
• Forever Students: Challenge assumptions to look for solutions. We create a safe environment for experiments and risk-taking by our customers and employees.
tvScientific is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. tvScientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
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Location: Remote, US
Department: Engineering
Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Experience: 3+ Yrs
Salary Range: $125,000 - $155,000 base
Core Hours: 9 AM - 1 PM PST / 12 - 4 PM EST
About tvScientific
tvScientific is the first and only CTV advertising platform purpose-built for performance marketers. We leverage massive data and cutting-edge data science to automate and optimize TV advertising that drives business outcomes. Our solution is built by industry leaders and combines media buying, optimization, measurement, and attribution in one efficient platform, tailored for CTV/OTT.
Role Summary
As a Backend Engineer, you'll work alongside a close-knit, fully remote team of engineers to evolve and improve our flagship customer-facing product. You'll bring strong software engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience building backend systems using Python.
We're looking for someone who enjoys solving real-world problems and shipping high-quality software. You should have working knowledge of web development practices, RESTful API design, automated testing, version control, and CI/CD processes.
You'll contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of reliable APIs and backend services that directly impact our customers. While mentorship will be available, you should be comfortable owning projects from idea to deployment in collaboration with peers and product teams.
You'll Be Successful in This Role if You Have
• A positive attitude. Egos are not part of our team culture!
• Experience (3+ years) with Python-based web frameworks (we use Django).
• Exceptional remote communication skills. Especially in writing.
• The ability to work autonomously in a startup environment; you thrive under pressure and are comfortable adapting to rapidly evolving plans.
• Proven production experience working with a relational database (we use MySQL).
• A rigorous approach to software quality. You like to write tests.
• A knack for learning new technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and an openness to creative solutions.
• A genuine passion for crafting reliable web applications. You get it right the first time.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science or equivalent on-the-job experience.
What You'll Do
• Take ownership of new features from inception to production, contributing code continuously within a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Collaborate closely with design, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver a user-friendly and engaging product for our customers.
• Ship high-performing and resilient APIs that adhere to industry standards and are delightful to use.
• Maintain a high standard of quality across our codebase by advocating for cleanliness, readability, speed, testability, and documentation.
• Continuously improve the engineering process, helping us build a world-class team.
You May Also Have
• Adtech Experience.
• Specific Domain Experience in CTV.
• Familiarity with AWS services, experience working in a microservice architecture or with containerization technologies.
• Previous involvement in a production environment with a customer-facing reporting and analytics system.
• Experience working with other types of datastores or backing services, like Redis.
Culture and Benefits
At tvScientific we believe people do their best work when they feel challenged and engaged by their day to day responsibilities, when they're surrounded by smart, hard working people, and when they have a healthy work life balance. Our company culture and benefits package reflects these beliefs.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance - up to 95% funded by the company for employees.
• Employee stock option program.
• Company-sponsored retirement plan with a matching contribution program.
• 12 annual paid holidays (including 2 flexible days).
• Generous PTO policy (get your work done and take the time you need).
• A remote-first environment that allows employees flexibility to work from most places in the US.
As tvScientists We Are...
• Big Thinkers: We believe in setting audacious goals and envisioning transformative change.
• Radically Transparent: We value transparency in all aspects of our business. We foster a culture of open communication, honesty, and accountability.
• Performance-obsessed: We are passionate about achieving exceptional results. We strive for excellence in everything we do and set high standards for ourselves.
• Data-driven: We embrace the power of data, science, and technology as crucial drivers of our success.
• Trust Builders: We prioritize building and nurturing trust with our stakeholders. We understand that trust is the foundation of successful relationships and business partnerships. Through our actions, integrity, and commitment to delivering on promises.
• Forever Students: Challenge assumptions to look for solutions. We create a safe environment for experiments and risk-taking by our customers and employees.
tvScientific is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. tvScientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.
Apply Now
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