Senior Software Engineer - Outfront Media : Job Details

We are one of North America's most innovative media companies. We leverage the power of creative excellence, unbeatable locations, and smart audience data to change the game for advertisers. Our purpose is to help people, places, and businesses grow stronger. We make meaningful connections between brands and people outside their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of out-of-home assets, including billboards, transit, and mobile displays across the U.S. We connect diverse audiences across over 150 markets and consider all stakeholders, from clients and employees to local communities. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes growth. Join our industry-leading team!

What We Offer

OUTFRONT offers a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision (including same and opposite-sex domestic partners)
• HSA and FSA plans, Family Benefits, Pet Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with an Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Commuter Benefits, Educational Assistance
• Robust Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program including 7 Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Role Overview

We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend expertise and enterprise experience to lead the development of multiple products and services within our modern advertising platform. This role requires strong technical ownership, hands-on coding, and a passion for mentoring junior engineers.

You'll work across a remote-first engineering team to design and deliver scalable, secure, and modular systems that integrate third-party SaaS solutions with proprietary APIs and microservices in an AWS environment. Your leadership will help shape the technical direction of the platform, elevate team capabilities, and contribute to a high-quality engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices across multiple products and services, including pre-sales, contract, inventory, order, creative, planning/delivery, billing/revenue recognition, and reporting.

Lead the integration of third-party SaaS platforms and data providers into our AWS ecosystem.

Architect distributed systems for high availability, modularity, and fault tolerance.

Define and enforce service contracts and communication protocols (REST, gRPC, GraphQL).

Mentor and upskill junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on technical strategy and product goals.

Assist with system design and architecture and contribute to long-term platform vision and decision-making.

Help maintain high standards for interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.

Ensure observability, CI/CD best practices, and compliance with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).

Promote engineering excellence through documentation, testing, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

7–12+ years of software engineering experience, including enterprise-scale systems.

Proven experience owning and delivering multiple backend services or products.

Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

Experience with cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure), Docker, Kubernetes.

Strong knowledge of API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT), and versioning.

Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers and foster team growth.

Excellent communication skills in remote-first environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Prior experience in ad tech, martech, or related industries.

Familiarity with OpenRTB, VAST, and programmatic advertising concepts.

Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., data privacy, audit compliance).

REST/gRPC APIs, API gateways.

Cloud-native databases, security best practices.

Modern programming languages and frameworks.

Why Join Us?

Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your leadership and technical expertise will shape the future of advertising technology. OUTFRONT Media offers the opportunity to drive innovation at scale and make a lasting impact.

For New York and California, the salary range for this role is $150,000-$185,000 per year, determined during the interview process based on experience and skills. This information is provided in accordance with applicable salary transparency laws.

OUTFRONT Media LLC does not accept agency and unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any other company location. OUTFRONT Media is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

OUTFRONT Media Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. Please refer to our Affirmative Action policy statement.

At OUTFRONT, we're committed to growing our people, the communities we serve, and our partners' businesses. As a leading platform in America, we have a profound responsibility to positively impact the communities where our canvases exist. We are proud to be named on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2021 and to be a certified Great Place To Work.

We connect brands to their target audiences in the places they live, work, and travel. Our large canvases across North America enable brands to grow through engagement, fame, and trust.