About Freestar

Freestar is a pioneering company that engineers best-in-class, cutting-edge solutions for website monetization. We achieve this by leveraging our industry-leading technology, vast data resources, and remarkable scale. Our mission is to empower Publishers to maximize their revenue potential seamlessly while freeing themselves from the burden of ad operations. This allows publishers to focus on what they do best: creating high-quality content that captivates their audience.

At Freestar, we believe in the power of innovation and its endless possibilities. Our team of experts is committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of our Publishers and stakeholders. We are passionate about our work and strive to create a dynamic, collaborative environment that fosters creativity and innovation.

Sr. Software Engineer — Prebid & Header Bidding

If you are a problem solver, have significant JavaScript experience, and you know what dynamic allocation is without having to look it up, this position is for you.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Freestar, you will be a subject-matter expert on Prebid and the header bidding ecosystem, instrumental in developing high-quality solutions that handle massive amounts of monetization opportunities for some of the world’s largest websites. This role is for someone that has experience in client side monetization and scripting, has a significant amount of experience in the ad technology industry, and has in depth knowledge of how the auction lifecycle works.

Located remotely and reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in our core projects. Your work will require deep programmatic advertising expertise, a high degree of autonomy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving that directly enhances the monetization capabilities of Freestar and its publishers.

This role is tailored for individuals who live and breathe ad tech and thrive in a dynamic, challenging environment. Your passion for the programmatic ecosystem and ability to navigate complex problems independently will drive our success and push the boundaries of what is possible.

Responsibilities

• You will serve as a senior hands-on developer, writing and shipping production code daily, reviewing your peers' pull requests, and partnering with other engineers to ensure quality across the entire codebase.
• You will serve as a subject matter expert for Prebid.js and Prebid Server. You will be a voice on wrapper architecture, bid adapters, modules (identity, consent, floors, analytics), and more.