Magnite · 6 days ago
Engineer I, Automation and Custom Applications
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
0+ years expMagnite is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, and they are seeking an Engineer I to design, develop, and maintain automation systems and backend services. The role involves building custom applications, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating across teams to enhance productivity and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Build and Automate: Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and backend services that enhance productivity and reliability. Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to high-quality solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
Develop Custom Applications: Build lightweight, purpose-built web applications that solve domain-specific challenges across Magnite’s ecosystem — helping teams work smarter and faster through tailored internal tools
Leverage AI Pragmatically: Use AI-assisted development tools (such as Cursor and Model Context Protocols) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation — applying these tools thoughtfully to improve delivery speed and consistency
Streamline Cross-Functional Workflows: Analyze how different teams — engineering, operations, sales, and others — work within Magnite’s products and systems. Identify opportunities to automate or optimize manual processes, then implement reliable, scalable solutions to improve efficiency
Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to deeply understand Magnite’s products, user interactions, and the workflows that drive them — ensuring automation aligns with real-world needs
Learn and Grow: Gain exposure to distributed systems, modern development environments, and automation frameworks while developing strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals
Contribute to Continuous Improvement: Participate in code reviews, share insights, and proactively suggest enhancements to our tools, infrastructure, and processes
Qualification
Required
0–2 years of professional or internship experience in software development
A desire to learn about all facets to Magnite's business to better understand problems that can be solved for team members of the entire org. through modern tech
A degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and programming fundamentals
Experience or interest in one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java
Curiosity about LLMs and applied AI — prompt design, APIs, or workflow automation
Exposure to development environments like Cursor or IDEs that integrate AI tools
A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
A proactive, growth-oriented attitude — you're excited to learn from feedback and build new skills every week
Benefits
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
Generous Time Off
Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
Disability and Life Insurance
Cell Phone Subsidy
Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
Community Service and Volunteer Events
Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
Culture and Inclusion Programs
Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
Company
Magnite
Magnite is a sell-side advertising platform that provides technology for publishers to monetize their content across all screens and format.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (22)
2023 (15)
2022 (12)
2021 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$940M2024-02-06Post Ipo Debt· $540M
2021-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2014-04-04IPO
Leadership Team
Michael Barrett
Chief Executive Officer
Garrett McGrath
Senior Vice President, Product Management
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