Best Adtech Startups Hiring Now
The top adtech startups hiring right now on Migrate Mate include Klaviyo, The Trade Desk, and Viant Technology, spanning programmatic advertising platforms, marketing automation, mobile technology, and data connectivity software. Migrate Mate tracks 162 live open roles across 9 adtech startups as of August 31, 2026, updated daily. Adtech is one of the few software sectors where engineers, data scientists, and go-to-market talent work directly on infrastructure that reaches consumers at massive scale.
The best Adtech Startups hiring on Migrate Mate right now
Curated by our editorial team · 162 live roles from Migrate Mate, updated daily
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Klaviyo
MarTechEngineeringSalesKlaviyo has 70 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, the most of any adtech startup we track, concentrated in product management (13) and software engineering (10). Klaviyo builds marketing automation software for e-commerce brands, focusing on email and SMS campaigns powered by customer data. The company went public in 2023 and has continued to scale its product and engineering teams significantly.
Roles by team
- Product Management13
- Software Engineering10
- Data Science & Analytics5
- Compliance & Legal4
- Sales3
+15 roles across other teams
Open roles70 openSee all 70 roles at KlaviyoView JobPrincipal Software EngineerBoston, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Technical Program ManagerBoston, MA · On-siteView JobSenior Product Designer, EditorsBoston, MA · On-siteView JobDirector of Security Risk & TrustBoston, MA · On-siteView JobSr. Lead Software Engineer - Mobile ChannelsBoston, MA · On-site - 02
The Trade Desk
ProgrammaticData ScienceProductThe Trade Desk has 30 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in backend engineering (5) and software engineering (4). The Trade Desk operates a demand-side platform that lets advertisers run programmatic campaigns across connected TV, audio, display, and other digital channels. It is one of the larger independent adtech companies and consistently invests in product and data science talent.
Roles by team
- Backend Engineering5
- Software Engineering4
- Business Development3
- Customer Service2
- Project & Program Management2
+11 roles across other teams
Open roles30 openSee all 30 roles at The Trade DeskView JobFull Stack Software Engineer II - OmnichannelBoulder, CO · On-siteView JobManager, AccountingVentura, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Software Engineer - Observability & IRMBoulder, CO · On-siteView JobIT Services Analyst INew York, NY · On-siteView JobSr Manager, Business IntelligenceNew York, NY · On-site - 03
Viant Technology
ProgrammaticAnalyticsSalesViant Technology has 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (6) and business operations (2). Viant Technology offers a people-based programmatic advertising platform for planning, buying, and measuring digital media campaigns. The company emphasizes identity-based targeting and transparent reporting as differentiators for agency and brand clients.
Roles by team
- Software Engineering6
- Business Operations2
- Customer Success2
- Sales1
- Product Management1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles13 openSee all 13 roles at Viant TechnologyView JobCRM AdministratorCambridge, MA · On-siteView JobDirector, SalesNew York, NY · On-siteView JobCRM AdministratorBoston, MA · On-siteView JobSr. Technical Account ManagerNew York, NY · On-siteView JobSr. Technical Account ManagerBoston, MA · On-site - 04
Digital Turbine
Mobile TechEngineeringPartnershipsDigital Turbine has 12 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in product management (3) and executive leadership & C-Suite (2). Digital Turbine builds mobile advertising and app delivery technology for carriers, device manufacturers, and app developers. Its platform is embedded at the device level, giving it distribution reach that most mobile adtech companies do not have.
Roles by team
- Product Management3
- Executive Leadership & C-Suite2
- Software Engineering1
- Business Strategy1
- Customer Service & Support1
+3 roles across other teams
Open roles12 openSee all 12 roles at Digital TurbineView JobLead Full Stack Software EngineerDurham, NC · HybridView JobDirector of Corporate StrategyAustin, TX · HybridView JobSenior Full Stack EngineerDurham, NC · HybridView JobSenior Mobile Engineer (Android / iOS, On-Device & SDK)Durham, NC · HybridView JobSenior Infrastructure EngineerDurham, NC · Hybrid - 05
Rokt
Commerce TechEngineeringGrowthRokt has 11 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in finance (5) and business operations (2). Rokt builds transaction-moment marketing software that connects businesses with consumers at the point of purchase, enabling personalized offers during checkout experiences. Its commerce-focused model distinguishes it from traditional display advertising platforms.
Roles by team
- Finance5
- Business Operations2
- Customer Success2
- Administrative & Office Support1
- Sales1
Open roles11 openSee all 11 roles at RoktView JobExecutive AssistantNew York, NY · On-siteView JobRevenue & Billing Operations LeadNew York, NY · On-siteView JobCash Applications AnalystNew York, NY · On-siteView JobAI Systems SpecialistNew York, NY · On-siteView JobCustomer Success ManagerNew York, NY · On-site - Editor’s note
What to look for in an adtech startup
Adtech companies range from early-stage teams still finding product-market fit to publicly traded platforms processing billions of ad auctions daily. The stage of the company shapes nearly everything about the role: the pace, the scope of your work, and how your compensation is structured. Before accepting an offer, it is worth understanding whether the company's revenue model is built on durable infrastructure or dependent on a few large clients or a single channel.
Revenue Model Clarity
Understand whether the company earns from self-serve platform fees, managed services, or media margin. Platform-driven revenue tends to scale more predictably and signals a more stable engineering and product investment cycle.
Data and Privacy Roadmap
Third-party cookie deprecation and evolving privacy regulations are reshaping how adtech companies target and measure audiences. Ask specifically how the company's product strategy accounts for a cookieless environment.
Team Structure and Ownership
Early-stage adtech roles often combine responsibilities across product, data, and client work. Confirm whether the role has clear ownership or whether scope is still being defined, as that affects growth trajectory significantly.
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Liftoff
Mobile AdsMachine LearningPerformanceLiftoff has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in product management (2) and program management (1). Liftoff applies machine learning to mobile app user acquisition and re-engagement, helping performance marketers optimize campaigns across a large network of publishers. The company works primarily with mobile gaming, fintech, and e-commerce app developers.
Roles by team
- Product Management2
- Program Management1
- Customer Success1
- Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)1
- Business Development1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles7 openSee all 7 roles at LiftoffView JobInternational Tax ManagerSan Francisco, CA · RemoteView JobSenior Gen AI Software EngineerRedwood City, CA · RemoteView JobPeople Operations GeneralistSan Francisco, CA · RemoteView JobProduct AnalystSan Francisco, CA · RemoteView JobSenior Financial Analyst, FP&A (Contractor)San Francisco, CA · Remote - 07
GumGum
Contextual AdsProgrammaticProductGumGum has 7 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in customer service (2) and business operations (2). GumGum builds contextual advertising technology that analyzes page and video content to serve relevant ads without relying on third-party cookies or personal data identifiers. The company serves agencies and programmatic buyers looking for privacy-forward targeting options.
Roles by team
- Customer Service2
- Business Operations2
- Compliance & Risk1
- Customer Service & Support1
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InMobi
Mobile AdsPerformanceEngineeringInMobi has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (1) and business operations (1). InMobi develops mobile and digital advertising technology used by brands and performance marketers to reach audiences across apps and the open web. The company has a global footprint with offices across the United States, Asia, and Europe.
Roles by team
- Software Engineering1
- Business Operations1
- Brand Marketing1
- Customer Service1
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)1
+1 roles across other teams
Open roles6 openSee all 6 roles at InMobiView JobSenior Client Growth ManagerNew York, NY · On-siteView JobDirector, Product Marketing - DSPSan Mateo, CA · On-siteView JobLead Client Growth Manager, West CoastSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Manager - Customer SuccessSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobDirector - Product ManagementSan Mateo, CA · On-site - 09
LiveRamp
Data TechIdentityPartnershipsLiveRamp has 6 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in software engineering (3) and sales (1). LiveRamp provides data connectivity and identity resolution technology that helps businesses collaborate on data across marketing, media, and financial services. Its Clean Room and RampID products are used by major publishers, retailers, and brands.
Roles by team
- Software Engineering3
- Sales1
- Customer Service & Support1
- Product Management1
Open roles6 openSee all 6 roles at LiveRampView JobSales Development RepresentativeNew York, NY · HybridView JobTechnical Customer Escalation ManagerSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobSenior Software Engineer - Big DataSan Francisco, CA · On-siteView JobSr. Product Manager - Identity Resolution· On-siteView JobSenior Software EngineerSan Francisco, CA · Hybrid
How adtech startups pay and equity work
Compensation at adtech startups follows the broader software industry pattern, where base salary, equity, and bonus are all part of the package, but their relative weight shifts considerably with company stage. Later-stage and publicly traded adtech companies tend to pay base salaries close to what large enterprise tech employers offer, with equity delivered as restricted stock units that vest on a predictable schedule. Earlier-stage companies typically offer lower base salaries in exchange for option grants that carry more upside potential and more uncertainty. The day-to-day trade-off at a growth-stage adtech company is a meaningful one. Roles tend to carry broader scope than equivalent positions at larger organizations, which means faster skill development but also less specialization early on. Engineering teams at adtech companies often work on high-throughput, latency-sensitive systems, while go-to-market roles involve navigating clients with sophisticated measurement requirements. The work rewards people who are comfortable with ambiguity, interested in the intersection of data and media, and willing to grow into their responsibilities rather than slot into a fully defined function.
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Which adtech startups are hiring the most right now?
Klaviyo is hiring the most, with 70 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, followed by The Trade Desk (30) and Viant Technology (13). Migrate Mate tracks 162 live roles across 9 adtech startups in total, updated daily, so the order shifts as companies open and close positions.
Do adtech startups pay well compared to larger tech companies?
Generally, yes. Growth-stage adtech companies are typically competitive with large tech employers on base salary, particularly at the senior individual contributor and management levels. The meaningful difference is in how total compensation is structured: more of the package sits in equity rather than cash, especially at pre-IPO companies. Later-stage adtech firms closely match market cash rates, while earlier-stage companies trade a lower base for larger option grants with longer-term upside potential.
What kinds of roles do adtech startups typically hire for?
Adtech startups hire most heavily in software engineering, product management, and business operations. Across the 9 adtech startups Migrate Mate tracks, software engineering is the largest function at 25 of 162 open roles as of August 31, 2026, followed by product management (20) and business operations (7).
Do adtech startups hire remotely?
It depends on the company and the function. Of the roles Migrate Mate tracks across these 9 adtech startups, 21% are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026. Remote availability varies by team and role, so each Migrate Mate listing shows its work location before you apply.