Solutions Engineer, Header Bidding

  • Full-time
  • Department: Platform Solutions

Company Description

PubMatic delivers superior revenue to publishers by being the sell-side platform of choice for agencies and advertisers. The PubMatic platform empowers independent app developers and publishers to maximize their digital advertising monetization while enabling advertisers to increase ROI by reaching and engaging their target audiences in brand-safe, premium environments across ad formats and devices. Since 2006, PubMatic has created an efficient, global infrastructure and remains at the forefront of programmatic innovation. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, PubMatic operates 14 offices and nine data centers worldwide.

Job Description

PubMatic is immediately hiring an experienced Solutions Engineer, Header Bidding to join our Platform Solutions team.

Platform Solutions works directly with our sales and account teams to showcase the value proposition of PubMatic’s products and solutions. We serve as technical experts and advisors in all phases of the platform sales life cycle process. This includes technical consulting, sales support and implementation, training, and custom requirements definition. Working as a global team, we enjoy autonomy in our individual roles, while collaborating cross-functionally with each other across projects.

The Solutions Engineer, Header Bidding will play a critical role in supporting the sales process, including post-sale client onboarding and support.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with customer-facing teams to identify business goals, opportunities, and client's objectives and assure highest level of implementation of the PubMatic platform.

  • Partner with publishers to implement and deploy PubMatic header bidding solution - OpenWrap ( https://pubmatic.com/products/header-bidding/ ) and Prebid. 

  • Customize the solution(Javascript) as per client’s requirement and build automation tools (Python) for operational efficiency. 

  • Contribute to sales effort by delivering technical demonstration of the product, RFP/RFI submissions and developing sales pitch. 

  • Partner with the PubMatic engineering and product teams to develop custom solutions and resolve issues during the sales cycle. Influence the product roadmap by bringing in the feedback from the clients. 

  • Provide subject matter expertise to PubMatic account teams and customers in terms of best practices and capabilities to ensure balanced revenue strategies. 

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience in a technical consulting role, preferably in AdTech ecosystem with Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics etc.) 

  • Demonstrated experience with web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript), databases (MySQL) and command line environment.  

  • Demonstrated experience with Prebid and Header Bidding setup. 

  • Understanding of ORTB protocols and parameters, first/third party data, GDPR, CCPA, consent manager implementation. 

  • Excellent communication skills with an ability to explain technical subjects to non-technical audience. 

  • Demonstrated quantitative skills in SQL, Excel, R or Python to explore data and find actionable insights. 

  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with high level of grittiness to find the solution. Should be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity. 

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Additional Information

Coronavirus notice: PubMatic is actively working to ensure candidate and employee safety. Currently, all hiring and onboarding processes at PubMatic will be carried out remotely through virtual meetings until further notice.

Benefits: Our benefits package includes the best of what leading organizations provide, such as stock options, paternity/maternity leave, healthcare, dental and vison insurance plus many extra perks including Perkspot  unlimited PTO (that we actually require you to use!). As well, when we’re back in the office, we all benefit from a kitchen loaded with healthy snacks and drinks and catered lunches twice a week, and much more! 

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.