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Get Access To All JobsViant's customers use the Demand Side Platform (DSP) to set up, run and monitor ad campaigns. As a Sr. Software Engineer on our Runtime team, you will work directly with Viant's ad server, managing a high-volume, low-latency application that processes billions of unique requests a day. This role offers a great opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology as part of bid optimization, dynamic performance optimization, as well as develop a self-diagnostic and healing architecture. In this role, you will deliver simple, elegant, scalable, extensible solutions that strike the right balance between short-term and long-term considerations. You will design, develop, maintain, and trouble software features with an eye on cost, scalability, performance, and fault-tolerance. You will participate in design discussions, code reviews and bug triage / Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions.
Primarily supporting Viant DSP, you will collaborate with Product, other Engineering and Technical operations teams on the entire lifecycle from ideation to productization and beyond.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Provide technical expertise to implement and deliver various web and other system projects.
- Organize and participate in review sessions, contributing design insights and collaborating in architectural discussions.
- Participate in system testing to ensure quality deliverables and address issues through Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems with an emphasis on cost, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Contribute to the development and continuous review of existing projects while identifying opportunities for future improvements.
- Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
- Work on optimizing application performance, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput requirements.
- Interface with program managers, developers, and cross-functional teams for project-based assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum B.S. in Computer Science or related fields preferred.
- Strong foundation in computer science and OOP.
- 5+ years of professional experience in the software industry.
- Experience programming in GoLang or Java.
- Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and other database technologies.
- Experience with AWS and related cloud technologies (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
- Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance distributed systems, including the ability to develop detailed design specifications.
- Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency application development.
- Expert ability to effectively identify and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
- Ad-tech experience preferred.
LIFE AT VIANT
Investing in our employee's professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That's why Viant was voted one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK!
Some our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. View a list of our benefits here.
Base compensation range: $120,000 - $180,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
Not the right position for you? Check out our other opportunities!
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About Viant
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side advertising platform powered by artificial intelligence and designed to drive performance across the open internet. Our omnichannel platform purpose-built for CTV turns data and intelligence into scalable, measurable performance for advertisers. With the launch of ViantAI and Outcomes, Viant has been at the forefront of AI innovation in advertising, building the future of fully autonomous solutions. Viant has been recognized for excellence in AI by Adweek, the Business Intelligence Group and MarTech Breakthrough and is Great Place to Work® certified. Learn more at viantinc.com.
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
By clicking "Apply for this Job" and providing any information, I accept the Viant California Personnel Privacy Notice.
Viant's customers use the Demand Side Platform (DSP) to set up, run and monitor ad campaigns. As a Sr. Software Engineer on our Runtime team, you will work directly with Viant's ad server, managing a high-volume, low-latency application that processes billions of unique requests a day. This role offers a great opportunity to work with state-of-the-art technology as part of bid optimization, dynamic performance optimization, as well as develop a self-diagnostic and healing architecture. In this role, you will deliver simple, elegant, scalable, extensible solutions that strike the right balance between short-term and long-term considerations. You will design, develop, maintain, and trouble software features with an eye on cost, scalability, performance, and fault-tolerance. You will participate in design discussions, code reviews and bug triage / Root Cause Analysis (RCA) sessions.
Primarily supporting Viant DSP, you will collaborate with Product, other Engineering and Technical operations teams on the entire lifecycle from ideation to productization and beyond.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Provide technical expertise to implement and deliver various web and other system projects.
- Organize and participate in review sessions, contributing design insights and collaborating in architectural discussions.
- Participate in system testing to ensure quality deliverables and address issues through Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems with an emphasis on cost, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Contribute to the development and continuous review of existing projects while identifying opportunities for future improvements.
- Engage in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
- Work on optimizing application performance, focusing on low-latency and high-throughput requirements.
- Interface with program managers, developers, and cross-functional teams for project-based assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum B.S. in Computer Science or related fields preferred.
- Strong foundation in computer science and OOP.
- 5+ years of professional experience in the software industry.
- Experience programming in GoLang or Java.
- Experience with MySQL, Oracle, and other database technologies.
- Experience with AWS and related cloud technologies (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
- Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance distributed systems, including the ability to develop detailed design specifications.
- Familiarity with multithreading, concurrency, and low-latency application development.
- Expert ability to effectively identify and resolve project issues in a timely manner.
- Ad-tech experience preferred.
LIFE AT VIANT
Investing in our employee's professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That's why Viant was voted one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK!
Some our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more. View a list of our benefits here.
Base compensation range: $120,000 - $180,000
In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant's reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.
Not the right position for you? Check out our other opportunities!
Viant Careers
LI-KP1
About Viant
Viant Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side advertising platform powered by artificial intelligence and designed to drive performance across the open internet. Our omnichannel platform purpose-built for CTV turns data and intelligence into scalable, measurable performance for advertisers. With the launch of ViantAI and Outcomes, Viant has been at the forefront of AI innovation in advertising, building the future of fully autonomous solutions. Viant has been recognized for excellence in AI by Adweek, the Business Intelligence Group and MarTech Breakthrough and is Great Place to Work® certified. Learn more at viantinc.com.
Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
By clicking "Apply for this Job" and providing any information, I accept the Viant California Personnel Privacy Notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Software Developer
Align your degree field with the role
PERM labor certifications require your degree to match the job's minimum requirements. A computer science or software engineering degree maps cleanly to most developer roles, but an unrelated major can trigger an RFE during the I-140 stage.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify companies that have filed PERM certifications for Software Developer positions. Prior filing history signals that an employer has established the internal process and legal support to sponsor green cards.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before applying
EB-2 requires a role with an advanced degree requirement or a candidate with strong professional credentials. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level positions. Your offer letter's stated minimum education requirement determines which category PERM targets, not your personal degree level.
Get your priority date on record early
The PERM process sets your priority date, which governs your place in the green card queue. For candidates born in high-demand countries, starting sponsorship as soon as you have a permanent offer can mean years of difference in your wait time.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for green card sponsors
Most job boards don't distinguish green card sponsorship from H-1B sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Software Developer roles filtered specifically for EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship, so you're only applying to employers who have committed to the PERM pathway.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Employers must be E-Verify enrolled to file certain green card-related applications and to sponsor STEM OPT employees who may later need PERM. Confirming enrollment before negotiating protects you from sponsorship commitments that can't be fulfilled.
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Find Software Developer JobsSoftware Developer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Software Developer roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Software Developer positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field. EB-2 applies when the role specifies an advanced degree as a minimum requirement or when a candidate pursues a National Interest Waiver. The PERM labor certification captures the role's actual minimum requirements, so the job description language matters more than your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for software developers?
H-1B is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year maximum initial term. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual lottery, no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and results in permanent residency rather than temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM adds six months to a year before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, and priority date backlogs extend the wait further for some nationalities.
What does the PERM process look like for a Software Developer position?
Your employer files a labor certification application with DOL under PERM, documenting a supervised recruitment process that confirms no qualified U.S. worker applied for the role. DOL reviews and certifies the application, then your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Once that's approved and your priority date is current, you file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview to receive your green card.
How can I find Software Developer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Searching for green card sponsorship specifically is harder than it looks because most job postings bundle H-1B and PERM sponsorship together or use vague language. Migrate Mate filters Software Developer roles by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can identify employers who have completed PERM certifications for this job title before you apply.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting PERM while you hold H-1B status is common practice. Filing PERM does not affect your H-1B, and an approved I-140 can extend your H-1B beyond the standard six-year maximum under AC21 portability rules. USCIS allows H-1B holders to remain in status while the green card process moves forward, provided you maintain continuous valid authorization.
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