Software Engineer
US$159,000 – US$229,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Jul 2025
Advertised as “R&D Software Engineer Lead & CISO”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$159,000 – US$229,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyComputer Science, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
R&D Software Engineer Lead & CISO
Job Title: R&D Software Engineer Lead & CISO
Location: Mountain View, CA
Type: Full Time, Onsite
About MediaGo
MediaGo DSP is revolutionizing advertising with a next-gen, AI-driven programmatic platform. Backed by 22 years of digital advertising expertise, our high-performance infrastructure and speed-to-market advantage makes us the fastest-growing DSP. As an R&D Lead, you’ll shape both cutting-edge AI products and security-first development from day one.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide our product team in developing and deploying scalable, AI-enabled systems. You’ll take end-to-end ownership of major backend and data initiatives, mentor a team of engineers, and collaborate with Product, Research, Operation, Sales, and Information Security to maintain robust compliance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, AI-driven backend and data systems, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and performance standards.
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of R&D projects, from concept through prototyping and deployment, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
- Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
- Serve as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to develop, implement, and enforce information security policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and industry best practices.
- Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of information assets.
What We’d Like to See in You
- 6+ years of professional software development experience, with 2+ years in a lead or tech-lead role
- Strong backend expertise: Java, C++, Scala, Python—plus cloud infrastructure (GCP, AWS) and data frameworks (e.g., Spark)
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, microservices, and distributed systems
- Familiarity with both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Well-honed software engineering practices: version control, CI/CD, unit testing, code reviews
- Experience architecting and deploying production-grade systems and mentoring engineers