Software Engineer, Stats & Analytics

About StackAdapt and the Stats & Analytics Team

StackAdapt is a leading technology platform enabling marketers to precisely reach, engage, and convert audiences. Leveraging AI-driven processes, the StackAdapt Marketing Platform performs 465 billion automated optimizations each second, seamlessly integrating brand and performance marketing to deliver measurable outcomes throughout the customer journey. The Stats & Analytics team focuses on addressing challenges in distributed systems, emphasizing scalability, performance, reliability, and data integrity. Utilizing a modern technology stack featuring Golang, TiDB, Redshift, Snowflake, Kafka, Elasticsearch, and HDFS, the team is divided into Data Ingestion, Data Platform, and Data Delivery sub-teams. This role is remote-first and open to candidates across Canada.

About the Data Delivery Team

This team transforms fundamental data into insights and products that serve customers directly. Responsibilities include developing pipelines, services, and APIs powering reporting, billing, pacing, and analytics functions. Collaborating closely with Product and Web teams, the group ensures data accuracy, accessibility, and usability for internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Create scalable, distributed real-time microservices primarily in Go
• Handle large datasets using databases such as Aerospike, Elasticsearch, Redis, ScyllaDB, Redshift, TiDB, and MariaDB
• Employ data lakehouse solutions like Apache Iceberg and Apache Trino, alongside real-time analytics tools such as StarRocks and Clickhouse
• Develop software that interacts with messaging systems including Kafka, SQS, and Kinesis
• Write code optimized for performance and memory efficiency

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a Backend Software Engineer
• Strong skills in problem solving, data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques
• Experience with relational databases and/or key-value data stores
• Background in designing and building scalable microservices and distributed systems

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary
• Global retirement savings plans including 401K and pensions
• Generous paid time off including birthdays off
• Comprehensive mental health care coverage
• Health benefits starting from the first day of employment
• Work-from-home expense reimbursements
• Optional access to global coworking spaces including WeWork memberships and hubs in London and Toronto
• Extensive training and onboarding programs
• Support for personal development such as conferences, courses, and books
• Access to proprietary programmatic courses and certifications
• Robust parental leave programs
• Inclusive, friendly, and supportive workplace culture
• Regular social and team-building events

Additional Information

Note that benefits may vary depending on the candidate's country of employment and contract type. In jurisdictions without a local legal entity, employment and benefits comply with local laws and partner policies. StackAdapt is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Workplace accommodations can be arranged upon request during the hiring process. Furthermore, AI technology aids in resume screening but does not influence final hiring or interview decisions.

Awards and Recognition

StackAdapt has received accolades for its diverse workplace, innovative technology, and exceptional customer service, including G2's Top Software for 2026, Canada’s Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and overall, and the #1 DSP ranking on G2 in several categories like Cross-Channel Advertising.