Solutions Engineer, Advertiser Solutions, DSP (Activate)

PubMatic (Nasdaq: PUBM) is an independent technology company maximizing customer value by delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future.

PubMatic’s sell-side platform empowers the world’s leading digital content creators across the open internet to control access to their inventory and increase monetization by enabling marketers to drive return on investment and reach addressable audiences across ad formats and devices.

Since 2006, our infrastructure-driven approach has allowed for the efficient processing and utilization of data in real time. By delivering scalable and flexible programmatic innovation, we improve outcomes for our customers while championing a vibrant and transparent digital advertising supply chain.

Job Description

The Solutions Engineer, Advertiser Solutions, DSP (Activate) at PubMatic plays a critical role in bridging the gap between technical capabilities and business needs. They work closely with clients, sales teams, and product managers to design and implement customized advertising solutions that meet client objectives. Below is a detailed job description for a Solutions Engineer in advertising. This position is a critical to the growth of our strategic partnerships with DSPs, as well as the ongoing evolution of our product suite.

The responsibilities include partnering with the DSPs Development team by designing and executing implementation plans for customers, collaborating with Product Management and Engineering teams to coordinate resources, and supporting the Account Management teams to drive opportunities to optimize the customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Influence Product roadmap functionality based on market-driven requirements. Optimizations and escalations.
• Work with customer-facing teams to identify business goals, opportunities, and client's objectives and assure highest level of implementation of PubMatic products.
• Actively respond to high-level escalations for Demand side clients relating to integration issues, discrepancies and any other technical issues.
• Participate in and contribute to on-site quarterly business reviews with clients to review technical issues and product support opportunities
• The Solution Engineer will directly interact & work closely with the clients, product management and the core Engineering development teams.
• The Solution Engineer will have to understand how engineering solves the problems, and then solve it next time a similar issue is registered.
• Work closely with the account team to grow and optimize DSPs portfolio.

Requirements

Candidates for this position should be proactive, respond positively and actively to challenge and pressure. Confidence to handle problems and work with a people across a diversity of functions is required. We seek a take-charge person, ingenious and practical in finding solutions to problems, decisive and venturesome in putting solutions into action. We are looking for a leader with the ability to motivate people in the process of getting things done. Demonstrated team-building experience and an active network are preferred.

• Must have a Bachelor’s and/ or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• Should have 1 to 5 years of experience in Python, SQL, Database tools and moderate knowledge about web based applications, Web server/Ad server/Mozilla Firefox and how to work on different web based browsers.
• Proficiency in ad tech platforms (e.g., Google Ad manager, DV360, The Trade Desk, Amazon)
• Strong understanding of APIs, SDKs and integrations workflow.
• Familiarity with Programmatic advertising, RTB and ad-serving protocols (e.g., VAST, OpenRTB, VPAID etc)
• Ability to analyze data and derive actionable insights to optimize campaigns.
• Experience with data visualizations tools (e.g.,Tableau, Looker) is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and provide creative solutions to internal and external customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to business persons including C-level audience.

Compensation and Benefits

Base + Bonus Compensation Range: $140,000 - $160,000

In accordance with applicable law, the above range provided is PubMatic’s reasonable estimate of the cash compensation for this role. The actual amount may vary, based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. PubMatic offers a competitive benefits package, as well.

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Additional Information

Return to Office: PubMatic employees throughout the globe have returned to our offices via a hybrid work schedule (3 days “in office” and 2 days “working remotely”) that is intended to maximize collaboration, innovation, and productivity among teams and across functions. 

Benefits: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide such as, paid leave programs, paid holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, commuter benefits, physical and financial wellness programs, unlimited DTO in the US (that we actually require you to use!), reimbursement for mobile and fully stocked pantries plus in-office catered lunches 5 days per week.

Diversity and Inclusion: PubMatic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don’t just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.