Software Engineer II
10 months (possible extension)
Remote (MPK onsite preferred)
 
Job Description:

• Software Engineer with 2-5 years of experience sought to execute codepath analysis and migration on a significant volume of similar assets, primarily within the Hack Codebase. Proficiency in C++, Python, and MySQL is recommended.
• The role requires robust debugging capabilities, a comprehensive understanding of technical infrastructure, and the aptitude to rapidly comprehend and analyze complex code, including navigating detailed stack traces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues across various systems and platforms.
• Analyze and interpret complex codebases to ascertain key technical architecture.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of ongoing projects and deliverables.
• Document findings meticulously and contribute to process optimization initiatives as required.
• Exhibit rapid adaptability to emerging technologies and evolving project specifications 

Minimum Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in the debugging and troubleshooting of technical infrastructure.
• Proven capability to quickly understand and analyze complex code.
• Superior problem-solving skills coupled with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative proficiencies.

Minimum Years of Experience: 2-5 
Must-Have Skills:
1. Advanced Debugging & Troubleshooting Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues across diverse systems and platforms.
2. Complex Code Analysis Proven experience in rapidly understanding and interpreting large, intricate codebases (especially Hack, C++, Python).
3. Strong Communication & Collaboration Excellent teamwork and documentation skills to work with cross-functional teams and contribute to process improvements.
 
Nice-to-Have Skills:
1. Experience with Codepath Migration Prior exposure to migrating code or assets within large-scale codebases.
2. Process Optimization Ability to identify and implement improvements in workflows and documentation.
3. Adaptability to New Technologies Quick learner who can keep up with evolving project requirements and emerging tech.
 
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Analyze and interpret complex codebases and stack traces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project deliverables.
• Document findings and contribute to process improvements.
• Adapt quickly to new technologies and changing project specs 

Certain project that team is working on / what products are they supporting:

• Focus on migrating numerous legacy code paths within the ads privacy domain. This involves analyzing existing data flows across different systems and updating the logic to conform to a new framework.
• There is also an opportunity to develop new framework components or tooling, which could be either AI-based or traditional software solutions.

About the Team:

• A collaborative, cross-functional engineering group at  focused on codepath analysis and migration within the Hack Codebase.
• The team values technical excellence, adaptability, and clear communication, working together to optimize processes and deliver high-impact solutions in a dynamic environment.

How will progress be evaluated? What does success look like for this assignment:

• Measured objectively and clearly, success is tracked by the number of metrics migrated—a numerical and quantifiable outcome easily understood by all involved.

What challenges should the ideal candidate expect in this role, and how can they help address them?

• Demonstrates strong technical judgment when faced with ambiguity, possesses complex technical skills, and is able to quickly pivot and adapt. Proactively identifies and rapidly resolves issues.

What makes this role attractive to top talent, and what unique value does it offer to the ideal candidate?

• Significant involvement with the largest advertising experiences, including understanding the functionality of big data, and a notable focus on the implications of the evolving privacy landscape. 

Screening Process:

• 2 rounds 1st - Technical
• 2nd - behavioral

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 67.00/hr.