Senior Backend / AdTech Integrations Engineer at Newton Research

Senior Backend / AdTech Integrations EngineerCompany DescriptionNewton Research is a fast-growing software start-up founded by repeat entrepreneurs and well-funded by blue chip venture capital firms.  We are building the next generation of the closed loop media lifecycle, building AI agents that leverage the latest in LLMs and generative AI with specialized knowledge.  Our products to generate actionable business insights for our customers and partners, assisting in each step of the media planning, buying and measurement lifecycle.Role DescriptionWe're seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our team. You'll design and develop scalable backend services and APIs that power our AI-driven applications, including a focus on connections between our AI platform and major advertising technology platforms such as The Trade Desk (TTD), Google DV360, and other programmatic advertising systems.  These connections will involve a combination of building integration libraries, MCP servers and integration with Newton AI agents.  This role is critical to our mission of delivering AI-powered advertising insights that drive measurable business outcomes. The ideal candidate brings significant experience with ad-tech integrations and a passion for building scalable backend systems that can handle complex data workflows.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop high-performance backend services that integrate our AI platform with multiple ad-tech platforms, including the build and integration of MCP clients/servers for some of these endpoints.Build reliable and well-documented APIs to ensure seamless data flow between systemsImplement efficient data processing pipelines for advertising performance metricsCollaborate with data science team to operationalize AI models within the ad-tech ecosystemTroubleshoot integration challenges and develop creative solutionsLead technical discussions with advertising partners regarding API requirementsMaintain and optimize existing integrations to ensure reliability and performanceParticipate in code reviews and technical documentationStay current with developments in ad-tech APIs and programmatic advertising standardsQualifications5-10 years of backend engineering experience with a focus on API development and system integrationsProven experience integrating with advertising platforms, particularly The Trade Desk (TTD) or similar DSPs/publisher platformsStrong programming skills in PythonExperience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWSProficiency with database technologies (PostgreSQL, Redis)Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message queuing systemsUnderstanding of RESTful API design principles and best practicesExperience with containerization and deployment automation (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of programmatic advertising concepts and workflowsExcellent problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced startup environmentBonus: Experience with LLMs and generative AI applications in marketing or advertising