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A proven track record of designing, decomposing, and delivering high-scale production services or distributed systems. Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in C# and backend development. Ideally,

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Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry?

At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.

With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Now, we’re growing!

Requirements

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Advanced System Design: A proven track record of designing, decomposing, and delivering high-scale production services or distributed systems.
Technical Proficiency: Deep expertise in C# and backend development. Ideally, you have extensive experience building Microservices using .NET Core.
Cloud & Data: Hands-on experience with AWS and Postgres (or similar relational databases) in a high-concurrency environment.
Operational Mindset: Deep understanding of system reliability, observability, and "up-front" design for maintainability.
Ownership: Ability to independently drive technical initiatives from problem definition to deployment without needing granular guidance.
Technical Leadership: Experience influencing engineering direction, mentoring peers, and helping teams make stronger technical decisions without formal people management.
Curiosity: A habit of asking thoughtful questions, seeking context, and improving systems beyond immediate requirements
Communication & Trust: Clear ability to explain technical tradeoffs and build confidence across engineers and stakeholders through consistency and follow-through
Bonus Points: Experience in fast-moving startup environments or building data-heavy reporting engines/analytics platforms.

This role is a key technical addition to the team: someone who can raise the technical bar, strengthen how decisions are made, and act as a force multiplier by helping others grow through strong ownership, curiosity, and trust.

Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 USD + Equity

What We Offer

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✓Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid)

✓12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH

✓Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August

✓Career development with clear advancement paths

✓Equity for all employees

✓Hybrid work model & daily team lunch

✓Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement

✓401(k) with employer match

✓Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits

✓Employee Assistance Program

✓Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University)

✓…and more!

Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding.
Responsiv – You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes.
Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels.
Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas.
Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility.
Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.

Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Note on AI Use: Cognitiv may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.