Associate Software Engineer

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Kargo is the leader in mobile brand advertising. Bringing together creativity, technology and quality, Kargo empowers advertisers to break convention and build connections with consumers on the most important screen today—the phone. Through our high-end editorial alliance composed of world-class publisher partners, as well as our proprietary advertising automation tools and award-winning creative studio, we enable brands and agencies to reach eight out of 10 smartphone users in the US with memorable, measurable mobile ad experiences.

In 2015, Kargo was recognized by Crain’s NY Business as one of the 50 fastest growing companies in New York and by Inc. as one of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the US. Business Insider also ranked Kargo one of the “hottest pre-IPO ad tech startups” in both 2015 and 2016. Kargo employs more than 200 people in New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and London.

Who We Are:


  • We are scientists who enjoy researching and solving hard problems.
  • We prototype, experiment, and learn. Then we try again.
  • We are the team that powers bespoke mobile advertising experience for premium content publishers.
  • Our client and server side software is mission critical for the site and advertising performance. Thus we are obsessed with quality and performance of our code.
  • We are fearlessly full stack. We believe any language/framework a couple of weeks and a book or two away.
  • Our industry is fast-paced. And so we are. We take no prisoners.
  • Most importantly we love working and hanging together.
  • Who You Are:


  • You are a strong software engineer who writes clean and effective code.
  • You are pragmatic. You use whatever language/framework best solves the problem at hand.
  • “One hundred years from now, our engineering may seem as archaic as the techniques used by medieval cathedral builders seem to today's civil engineers, while our craftsmanship will still be honored.”
  • If you don’t know the quote above, you will find and read the book because you have a constant desire to learn and grow.
  • You are fearless. You understand that experimentation and making mistakes is the only path to achieve successful software products.
  • You are a team player, enjoy collaborating, teaching, and learning from others.
  • Requirements:

    • B.S or higher in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics (or equivalent work experience)
    • Robust algorithms, data structures, and coding background
    • Understanding of distributed modern services
    • Proficiency in one of Go, C++, or Java
    • Experience with SQL
    • Experience in Python or Node is plus
    • Comfortable working in a Linux shell environment with version control (preferably Git)
    • Knowledge of open source technologies such as Kafka, Spark, Cassandra
    • Excellent problem solving and communication skills
    • Self-motivated energetic team player



     

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    Location

    826 Broadway, New York, NY

    What are Kargo Perks + Benefits

    Culture
    Partners with nonprofits
    Open door policy
    OKR operational model
    Team based strategic planning
    Open office floor plan
    Employee resource groups
    Employee-led culture committees
    Day off for your birthday
    Quarterly engagement surveys
    Hybrid work model
    In-person all-hands meetings
    In-person revenue kickoff
    President's club
    Employee awards
    Flexible work schedule
    Remote work program
    Diversity
    Documented equal pay policy
    Highly diverse management team
    Diversity employee resource groups
    Hiring practices that promote diversity
    Diversity recruitment program
    Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    Disability insurance
    Dental insurance
    Vision insurance
    Health insurance
    Life insurance
    Pet insurance
    Wellness programs
    Team workouts
    Mental health benefits
    Wellness days
    Abortion travel benefits
    Financial & Retirement
    401(K)
    401(K) matching
    Company equity
    Employee stock purchase plan
    Performance bonus
    Charitable contribution matching
    Pay transparency
    Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
    Generous parental leave
    Family medical leave
    Adoption Assistance
    Vacation & Time Off Benefits
    Unlimited vacation policy
    Generous PTO
    Paid volunteer time
    Paid holidays
    Paid sick days
    Flexible time off
    Bereavement leave benefits
    Office Perks
    Commuter benefits
    Company-sponsored outings
    Free daily meals
    Free snacks and drinks
    Some meals provided
    Company-sponsored happy hours
    Pet friendly
    Recreational clubs
    Relocation assistance
    Fitness stipend
    Mother's room
    Professional Development Benefits
    Job training & conferences
    Tuition reimbursement
    Lunch and learns
    Promote from within
    Continuing education stipend
    Online course subscriptions available
    Customized development tracks
    Paid industry certifications
    Personal development training

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