Staff Software Development Engineer

MediaAlpha is a customer acquisition solutions provider powered by technology and data science. The company provides industry-leading solutions designed to reach consumers shopping within high-consideration categories such as property and casualty insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more.
Hybrid role: 2 days/week in office - Taipei, Taiwan
Role Overview
As a Staff Software Engineer at MediaAlpha, you will be a key member of the engineering leadership. You will be accountable and responsible for multiple key systems, owning the strategy, architecture, design, and implementation. You will collaborate with peer leads, work alongside our business partners, and fellow leads to define roadmaps and deliver on our strategic vision. You will work with peers and leadership to define and drive best practices, refine our SDLC, improve our eco-system (infrastructure, toolsets, processes, etc) and uplift our engineering organization.
The ideal candidate is someone who is a masterful engineer, works well across organizational boundaries, is a mentor and leader to other engineers, and improves the conditions of any area they are in. We are an intentionally small organization, designed for agility, speed, and workability, where ‘Staff Software Engineers’ are at the heart of our organization.
Responsibilities
Own the full software development lifecycle of implementing high-performance ad-serving software.
Design, implement, and scale systems that process tens of thousands of high-value transactions a day while also producing elegant and readable code
Integrate our products with our partners
Produce elegant and readable Perl code in a Linux environment on Amazon EC2, leveraging also S3, CloudFront and Route 53
Work as a leader of the organization, jumping in to help out and resolve complex issues, support the other engineers, and ensure a smooth operating environment
Be part of a leader in the organization that maintains and supports our live MediaAlpha Exchange product
Work directly with stakeholders in defining our MediaAlpha Exchange Product and developing and testing new features and integrations
Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development
Strong programming skills, including software engineering methodologies and best practices
Strong SQL skills and understanding of database and query optimizations
Ability to quickly get up to speed on our technology platform (Perl) development experience in Unix/Linux operating environments
Ability to write elegant and readable code
Be a champion of instilling excellence in coding and quality into the team and culture
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
A self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and ability to problem solve while paying careful attention to detail
Experience working with engineers and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to articulate and communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully
S. required, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science)
Business level English (spoken and written)
Conversational Mandarin (spoken)
Benefit:
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Flexible work arrangements
Comfortable office environment with adjustable desk and ergonomic chair
Lunch provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Can work from home on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Birthday Hookie, a special day for you to plan and enjoy
Gym membership stipend
Coffee / snack station
Team activities and other opportunities to get to know your colleagues in TW
Health check-up (every two years)
Festival Bonuses (TWD2,000 for Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn Holidays)
Guaranteed annual salary of 13 months, with additional performance bonuses based on the company performance
Employee stock plan - Restricted Stock Units
Language Note:
Our backend is developed in Perl, and we welcome candidates who are willing to learn it after joining.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
MediaAlpha is committed to fostering, cultivating, and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities, we can create opportunities for lasting change.
Fair Chance
MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at peopleops@mediaalpha.com or (213) 316-6256.