Senior/Staff Software Engineer, C++ Backend Development

3 Months ago • 3-5 Years

Backend Development

Job Description

Appier is a SaaS company specializing in AI-powered business decision-making. The Ad Cloud Bidding Team develops high-throughput, low-latency systems for optimizing advertising campaign ROI, processing billions of requests daily with millisecond precision using advanced C++ technologies. As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable backend architecture, drive technical roadmaps for significant projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment where performance is critical. The final title will be based on candidate experience and interview performance.

Good To Have:

Experience in modern build systems
Experience in operation automation tools
Experience in cloud services
Good understanding of monitoring and alert systems

Must Have:

3-5+ years of software development experience
Proficient in modern C++ (C++11 and later)
Familiar with Unix/Linux environments
Solid understanding of system programming
Experience developing low-latency systems
Experience in service optimization and performance tuning
Proactive, good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

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About Appier
Appier is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier’s mission is turning AI into ROI by making software intelligent. Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (Ticker number: 4180). Visit www.appier.com for more information.

About the Ad Cloud Bidding Team

The Ad Cloud Bidding Team is at the forefront of Appier's AI-driven advertising solutions. We develop high-throughput and low-latency systems that deliver superior ROAS (Return On Ad Spend) and maximize campaign ROI for clients worldwide. Our services optimize budget allocation across premium, high-intent inventories, and process billions of requests per day with millisecond precision. You will use advanced C++ technologies to build robust and scalable infrastructure that is foundational to our AI decision-making engines in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment where performance is paramount.

About the role

Software engineers(Ad Cloud Bidding) at Appier build a wide range of platforms and services that interconnect data and AI with our customers and users. As a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, C++ Backend Development, you will play a critical role in designing and building scalable and performant backend architecture, owning and driving the technical roadmap for sizable projects or services. You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and facilitate high-performance agile teams collaborating with cross-functional teams. The final job title (Senior or Staff) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, interview performance, and overall fit for the team.

About you

[Minimum qualifications]

3-5+ years of experience in software development
Proficient in modern C++ programming (C++11 and later)
Familiar with Unix/Linux environments
Solid understanding of system programming
Experience in developing low-latency (millisecond-scale) and high-throughput (>1K QPS per machine) systems
Experience in service optimization and performance tuning
Proactive, good interpersonal and problem-solving skills

[Preferred qualifications]