Kargo · 15 hours ago
Senior Forward Deployed Engineer, Ad Surfaces
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expKargo is a company that creates innovative advertising experiences, and they are seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to lead the technical integration of next-generation advertising surfaces onto their platform. This role involves acting as the primary technical authority for partners and internal teams, translating complex business requirements into scalable ad integrations across various platforms.
AdvertisingMarketingMobile AdvertisingNative Advertising
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical point-of-contact for partners throughout the full integration lifecycle, including SaaS platforms, free-to-use digital services, and next-generation content providers
Translate novel business and product requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions for new advertising surfaces
Design, develop, implement, and maintain custom code and SDK integrations to onboard partner surfaces onto the Kargo platform
Build and support integrations for diverse ad formats including overlays, interstitials, in-app placements, and custom contextual ad units
Own hands-on implementation and optimization of integration mechanisms such as APIs, custom libraries, and header bidding / prebid frameworks
Ensure high performance, low latency, and maximum revenue yield across web, mobile, and desktop application environments
Diagnose and resolve complex ad-serving, latency, discrepancy, and implementation issues specific to new or non-standard surfaces
Perform rigorous technical audits and QA on partner surfaces to ensure seamless ad delivery, compliance with Kargo specifications, and adherence to industry standards (IAB, privacy regulations, etc.)
Collaborate closely with Product, Business Development, and Sales to assess technical feasibility, scope integration projects, and advise on future ad placement opportunities
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including API specs, integration guides for non-standard environments, and best practices for internal teams and external partners
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a technical role within the ad tech or digital media industry (e.g., Integrations Engineer, Solutions Engineer, Technical Account Manager)
Proven experience in a client-facing or partner-facing role, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Deep understanding of the programmatic advertising ecosystem, including SSPs, DSPs, ad servers, VAST/VPAID, and core ad format implementations
Expert proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting integrations across a variety of environments, including: JavaScript: Advanced scripting and custom logic for non-standard DOM environments, HTML & CSS: Ensuring correct rendering and placement for overlays and interstitial formats, REST APIs: Direct experience working with REST APIs and JSON for client-server and server-server communication
Exceptional analytical and debugging skills, with a structured and methodical approach to solving problems in novel or unconventional advertising surfaces
Company
Kargo
Kargo is the leader in mobile brand advertising.
201-500 employees
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Founder & CEO
Eric Hoffert
Chief Technology Officer
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