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Behind every great digital experience is the technology that makes it possible. As a Full Stack Ad Tech Developer at Hearst Magazines, you'll help build the systems that power advertising, audience insights, and revenue across one of the world's leading media companies, solving complex engineering challenges while shaping the future of digital publishing.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of
30 brands
that inspire, inform, and entertain millions of readers across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms. Our teams combine world-class storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create exceptional consumer experiences and innovative advertising solutions. Join us to help shape the future of media through collaboration, creativity, and continuous innovation.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
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Design and develop scalable backend services that process high volumes of advertising event and audience engagement data through reliable ETL pipelines.
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Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment systems that integrate with ad servers, supply-side platforms, data management platforms, and other third-party technologies.
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Develop APIs and internal tools that support ad delivery, campaign measurement, troubleshooting, and revenue reporting.
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Create and maintain front-end applications and operational tools using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
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Implement scalable approaches to data storage, retrieval, normalization, and processing across cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
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Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and ad operations teams to deliver accurate, privacy-compliant, and reliable data solutions for reporting and downstream applications.
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Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices while applying privacy-by-design principles across all systems.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
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3+ years of experience in full stack software development, with a strong focus on backend development, data engineering, or equivalent experience.
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Proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
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Experience building applications with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
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Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL workflows, data pipelines, APIs, and backend services.
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Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS, including serverless technologies.
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Familiarity with data warehouses such as BigQuery, Redshift, or similar technologies.
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Experience with digital advertising technologies, including Google Ad Manager, header bidding platforms, OpenRTB, or related ad tech ecosystems.
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Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and infrastructure workflows.
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Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering best practices.
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Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with close attention to performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, analytics, product, and ad operations teams.
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Understanding of data privacy requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, and privacy-focused system design principles.
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Preferred experience with data governance tools, business intelligence platforms (such as Looker or Tableau), real-time data processing frameworks, machine learning pipelines, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
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This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office.
Benefits (What We Offer)
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Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
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Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
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Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
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Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
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Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
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Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary range for this role is
$110,000–$140,000
. This position is
not eligible for bonus or commission compensation
. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
Be Part of What's Next
Behind every great digital experience is the technology that makes it possible. As a Full Stack Ad Tech Developer at Hearst Magazines, you'll help build the systems that power advertising, audience insights, and revenue across one of the world's leading media companies, solving complex engineering challenges while shaping the future of digital publishing.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of
30 brands
that inspire, inform, and entertain millions of readers across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms. Our teams combine world-class storytelling with cutting-edge technology to create exceptional consumer experiences and innovative advertising solutions. Join us to help shape the future of media through collaboration, creativity, and continuous innovation.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
-
Design and develop scalable backend services that process high volumes of advertising event and audience engagement data through reliable ETL pipelines.
-
Build and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and enrichment systems that integrate with ad servers, supply-side platforms, data management platforms, and other third-party technologies.
-
Develop APIs and internal tools that support ad delivery, campaign measurement, troubleshooting, and revenue reporting.
-
Create and maintain front-end applications and operational tools using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
-
Implement scalable approaches to data storage, retrieval, normalization, and processing across cloud platforms including Google Cloud Platform and AWS.
-
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and ad operations teams to deliver accurate, privacy-compliant, and reliable data solutions for reporting and downstream applications.
-
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize applications, APIs, data pipelines, and integrations to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
-
Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development practices while applying privacy-by-design principles across all systems.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
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3+ years of experience in full stack software development, with a strong focus on backend development, data engineering, or equivalent experience.
-
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and JavaScript.
-
Experience building applications with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Node.js.
-
Hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL workflows, data pipelines, APIs, and backend services.
-
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS, including serverless technologies.
-
Familiarity with data warehouses such as BigQuery, Redshift, or similar technologies.
-
Experience with digital advertising technologies, including Google Ad Manager, header bidding platforms, OpenRTB, or related ad tech ecosystems.
-
Comfort using AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, documentation, and infrastructure workflows.
-
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software engineering best practices.
-
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with close attention to performance, scalability, and reliability.
-
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, analytics, product, and ad operations teams.
-
Understanding of data privacy requirements, including GDPR, CCPA, and privacy-focused system design principles.
-
Preferred experience with data governance tools, business intelligence platforms (such as Looker or Tableau), real-time data processing frameworks, machine learning pipelines, or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) solutions.
-
This role is based in New York City and follows a hybrid schedule of four days per week in the office.
Benefits (What We Offer)
-
Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle, and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
-
Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events.
-
Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
-
Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
-
Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1.
-
Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary range for this role is
$110,000–$140,000
. This position is
not eligible for bonus or commission compensation
. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
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Lead with your full-stack breadth upfront
Recruiters skim dozens of applications. List your frontend and backend technologies clearly in your resume summary. Engineers who can own a feature end-to-end are exactly what product-focused teams want, and that clarity speeds up screening.
Target companies already comfortable with OPT
Startups that have hired international engineers before rarely hesitate on OPT. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers actively sponsoring F-1 candidates, so you spend time applying where your authorization status is a non-issue from day one.
Frame your STEM OPT extension as a hiring advantage
Full Stack Product Engineer roles fall squarely within STEM-eligible fields. Mention in your cover letter that STEM OPT extends your authorization to 36 months. Employers see a longer runway before any H-1B visa decision is required, which reduces their perceived risk.
Showcase shipped products, not just technical skills
Product engineers are judged on impact, not just code. Include metrics where possible: user growth, latency improvements, or feature adoption rates. Employers hiring for a product engineering role want proof you can move fast and deliver something real.
Clarify your OPT authorization proactively in applications
State your OPT status and STEM extension eligibility in your cover letter or application notes. Avoiding the topic creates friction. Employers who see the details upfront can assess sponsorship willingness early, saving both sides time in the process.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates full ownership
Side projects or past work where you built both the API and the UI show genuine full-stack capability. Document your architectural decisions briefly. Hiring managers at product companies want engineers who can reason about the whole system, not just execute tickets.
Full Stack Product Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Full Stack Product Engineer on OPT?
Yes. Full Stack Product Engineer is a STEM-eligible role, which means your F-1 OPT authorizes you to work in this position for up to 12 months initially. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, software engineering, or a related discipline, you can apply for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of total authorization.
Do Full Stack Product Engineer employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly mid-size and growth-stage tech companies that hire product engineers for long-term team roles. Sponsorship willingness varies by company size and hiring capacity. Startups under 25 employees sometimes cannot commit to sponsorship timelines. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have a documented track record of sponsoring F-1 and H-1B candidates in engineering roles, which significantly narrows your search.
Does my degree need to be in computer science to qualify for STEM OPT extension in this role?
Not necessarily. The STEM extension eligibility depends on your degree field, not the job title. Degrees in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, mathematics, and several related disciplines qualify. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree CIP code appears on the STEM OPT designated degree program list. The Full Stack Product Engineer role itself aligns well with most engineering and computing degree fields.
What technologies should I prioritize to stay competitive for Full Stack Product Engineer roles on OPT?
Product engineering teams commonly use React or Vue on the frontend paired with Node.js, Python, or Go on the backend, often deployed on AWS or Google Cloud. Familiarity with PostgreSQL or MongoDB, REST or GraphQL API design, and CI/CD pipelines is consistently valued. Beyond the stack, demonstrating that you can contribute across the product lifecycle, from API design through deployment, matters more than any single framework choice.
How early should I start applying for Full Stack Product Engineer roles before my OPT start date?
Start applying three to four months before your intended start date. Hiring timelines for engineering roles often run four to eight weeks from first contact to offer, and companies frequently prefer candidates who can start within 30 to 60 days of an offer. Applying too early can create misalignment on start dates. Migrate Mate surfaces OPT-friendly job listings so you can time your search to your actual authorization window.