Job Specifications
GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data.
To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers
GumGum is a global technology and media company specializing in contextual intelligence. For over a decade, we have applied our proven machine learning expertise to extract value from digital content for the advertising industry. The company’s contextual advertising engine, Verity™, comprehends the meaning of text, images and video online, allowing marketers to safely and precisely place ads where people are most engaged. Combining that contextual targeting and brand safety intelligence with proprietary high-impact ad formats, GumGum’s advertising solutions deliver industry leading efficiency, accuracy and performance.
A Software Engineer I on the Advertising Applications team at GumGum builds and maintains a variety of web applications used by both internal and external users. This role is for a full-stack engineer who will work on both the frontend and backend, participating in a team that prioritizes skill sharing and learning. They will make an impact by developing applications used every day across the company. This role will have a collaborative perspective, supporting the implementation of tasks by pairing with other engineers, product managers, and QA to build key sections of various applications. An engineer in this role is familiar with and works in technologies such as React, Redux, TypeScript, and Java/Spring on the Backend for the API.
Note: GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely/from home. For this position, in-person/office collaboration is required 2 days per week, supporting a balanced approach to flexibility and team engagement.
What You'll Achieve
Design, develop, and maintain new features and improvements for a variety of React web applications
Develop backend functionality with Java/Spring, including extending and maintaining APIs
Owns scoped individual tasks and tasks with project-level impact with minimal guidance
Support more senior engineers with projects with implementation of tasks ranging from inception to production release (and beyond)
Collaborate with other teams such as DevOps, Designers, and Product to optimize our applications and brainstorm creative solutions together
Implement tests and ensure proper functionality and graceful degradation on multiple browsers
Seeks to improve and learn best practices from code reviews and peer feedback
Help troubleshoot user-reported issues from the team’s applications with support
Seeks to understand the advertising industry, as required to be able to make decisions about our technical approach and provide our users with more efficient applications
Create new web applications from the ground up if needed
May share knowledge by contributing to our technical blog and giving presentations/talks with guidance
Skills You'll Bring
Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field is a plus
1-2+ years Software Engineer experience, including JavaScript
Candidate has shipped code to production
1+ years experience with React
1+ years experience with Java
Core understanding of JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
Use of Git and command-line tools
Comfortable using browser developer tools and build tools such as Webpack or build
Understanding of responsive design concepts and cross-browser compatibility
Understanding of deployment pipeline and processes for releases.
Prioritization of tasks in alignment with company goals.
Knowledge of SQL
Familiarity with RESTful API concepts
What We Offer
At GumGum, competitive base pay is a part of a total rewards package which also includes benefits, an emphasis on recognition, development, and wellness. The reasonable estimated base pay range for this role is from $123,000-$142,500 annually. The actual amount may be higher or lower. Individual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant qualifications, work location, and labor market conditions.
The total rewards package offered also includes an employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan, and depending on the role, participation in a bonus, commission, or stock incentive program. Your recruite
About the Company
GumGum is the contextual-first technology leader transforming digital advertising with AI-powered, non-invasive data and media solutions. We champion effective advertising that uplifts and respects consumers. Our proprietary Contextual, Attention, and Creative solutions create the perfect match between a brand and a consumer in the right moment and mindset. Founded in 2008, GumGum is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and operates in 19+ markets.
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