Senior Big Data Engineer

Chicago

Who is Nexxen?
Flexible advertising, unified by data. Nexxen empowers advertisers, agencies, publishers and broadcasters around the world to utilize data and advanced TV in the ways that are most meaningful to them. Our flexible and unified technology stack comprises a demand-side platform (“DSP”) and supply-side platform (“SSP”), with the Nexxen Data Platform at its core. With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions.

Why join the Nexxen team? 
With a global footprint, you can be part of a team that is transforming advertising through our creative, flexible and unified solutions. Employees hustle, commit and dedicate themselves to pillars that make up the Nexxen Way – the 3Cs - Customer Centric, Curious Mindset, Collaborative with No Ego.

Job Description: 

• Become an expert on ad creative, including light HTML and macro insertion.
• Test and QA third-party tags before launching campaigns for Priority Accounts.
• Ensure accurate creative implementation with offshore team and manage discrepancies during campaign launch process.
• Support Traders in optimizing campaigns, focusing on managing 1st party and 3rd party discrepancies by analyzing delivery data.
• Guide Offshore Trafficking team on technical questions, collaborate with Client Success on client requirements, and support Trading teams for overall campaign success.
• Troubleshoot issues related to site retargeting, conversion pixels, creative, and implementations promptly.
• Manage multiple campaigns and projects simultaneously, maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks as needed.
• Become proficient in DSP, focusing on creative upload tools, reporting, and liaising with product teams for new feature recommendations and testing.

Requirements: 

• BA/BS in business or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in digital ad trafficking.
• Familiarity with the programmatic landscape and ad serving.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to think logically.
• Excellent detail-oriented, organization, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams, manage multiple tasks proactively, and prioritize responsibilities to meet specific deadlines.
• Knowledge of DFA/DCM, Sizmek, Innovid, and various third-party ad serving platforms is preferred.
• Preferred experience with JavaScript, HTML, and VAST/VPAID ad formats.
• Experience with DSP platforms and JIRA is a plus.

At Nexxen, we value our differences, varied experiences, and collective contribution. We know that not everyone takes the same career path, so if you don’t match this job description perfectly, don’t worry! We would rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential to make an impact.

In support of pay transparency and equity, the minimum and maximum full-time annual base salary for this role in New York is $160,000 - $200,000 at the time of posting, with the potential of an incentive or bonus. While this is our reasonable expectation this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, actual compensation is influenced by a wide range of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, education, certifications, responsibility, and geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. We offer a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, parental leave, discretionary time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available will vary depending on the state, start date, and employment type. Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to answer any questions you may have.