# Sr. Backend Software Engineer (Ad Engineering) at Philo Ventures

- Company: Philo Ventures
- What the company does: Philo Ventures — a family of companies spanning venture building, real estate, and hospitality. We create enduring value through bold ideas and disciplined execution.
- Company website: https://www.philo.ventures
- Type: VC firms
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $195K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-14
- Apply by: 2026-11-28
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/philo/1c5792d4-900d-4079-a8e2-5e545650c952?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/philo-ventures-sr-backend-software-engineer-ad-engineering/

## About the role

Design, implement, deploy, and monitor the next generation of Philo’s SSAI service. Collaborate with our partners in the ad ecosystem to engineer ad tech products that deliver the finest TV watching experience for Philo’s users and best value for advertisers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- 8+ years of software development experience
- Experience building or integrating SSAI using MPEG-DASH or HLS media streaming technologies
- Familiarity with industry standards such as VAST, VMAP, OpenRTB and header bidding
- Experience building or integrating ad servers, demand-side platforms or supply-side platforms with personalized ad targeting capabilities
- Familiarity with programmatic advertising using platforms like Publica, Freewheel, Google Ad Exchange or Amazon APS
- Proven track record of building highly efficient and highly available software using Golang, Java, C++ or similar programming languages

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/philo-ventures-sr-backend-software-engineer-ad-engineering/