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Senior Software Engineer

Taboola
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Products and AI R&D
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience developing production systems using Java or another object-oriented programming language (preferably Java 8+)
  • Experience designing and building large-scale distributed systems and high-performance backend services
  • Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases in production environments
  • Solid understanding of web architectures, APIs, distributed systems, and scalable system design
  • Experience with Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, or other large-scale data technologies
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or an equivalent technical degree
Nice to have
  • Solid programming skills in Python
  • Experience designing and operating telemetry, metrics collection, and alerting stacks at scale (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/logging)
  • Practical background in optimizing infrastructure costs and resource efficiency across cloud and on-prem
  • Knowledge of machine learning, algorithms, data mining, or real-time bidding systems
  • Experience with Spark or HDFS
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Dynamic Creative Optimization team, you will design and develop scalable backend services that handle high volumes of real-time requests for Taboola's advertising systems. Your role involves tackling complex engineering challenges, optimizing infrastructure, and collaborating with other engineers to enhance decision-making and marketplace performance. You will also be responsible for monitoring system health and ensuring efficient resource usage.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits (health, etc.)
  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Location-specific perks (gym partnerships, parking)
  • Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in-office and option to come in more often
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Position involves working with large-scale data technologies, which may require ongoing learning and adaptation
  • The role has a significant impact on products that reach hundreds of millions of users, indicating high visibility and responsibility
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