SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.
This is where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends share authentic, purposeful songs, stories, sounds, and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. Regardless of their role, each of our employees is vital to bringing SiriusXM’s vision to life every day.
SiriusXM Media is the gateway for marketers to North America's most prominent digital audio advertising ecosystem. As the combined advertising revenue organization of SiriusXM Holdings Inc., SiriusXM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and SiriusXM; innovative ad tech solutions powered by AdsWizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, SoundCloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, SiriusXM Media delivers tailored brand experiences audiences crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy, and measure across its entire audio universe.
About AdsWizz
AdsWizz, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. AdsWizz is the underlying monetization solution for well-known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers of all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, AdsWizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. AdsWizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania.
How You’ll Make An Impact
We are seeking a talented, driven Senior Software Engineer (independent contractor role)
to help our Adswizz Engineering organization. Duration of the contract: until end of 2026,
with opportunity to renew it for 2027.
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer (consultant), you will join a highly performing-team of engineers who build, own, and maintain backend services and products. You will design, collaborate, and execute the build of AdsWizz products at scale while automating and providing insights into data onboarding with the SXM Media and AdsWizz services.
What You’ll Do
- Design and build high-performance, stable, and scalable AdsWizz systems for deployment in an enterprise setting.
- Lead high-level architecture discussions and planning sessions.
- Work with various engineering teams building software in a collaborative development process.
- Execute tasks with utmost clarity and precision, demonstrating strong ownership and providing clear direction to drive projects forward effectively.
- Serve as a mentor, foster a collaborative environment and encourage and guide team members by being honest and direct.
- Collaborate with the Product team to clarify project scope.
- Collaborate with the Global Operations teams to ensure flawless production deployments and support the Incident Management team.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Mathematics or a similar field.
- Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing.
- Ability to work independently and oversee entire projects or significant parts, focusing on completing the tasks on time.
- Proven ability to research and become proficient in new technologies.
- Experience identifying and debugging performance bottlenecks.
- Good understanding of RESTful API design principles, API security standards, and best practices in API versioning and management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a dedication to continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in constructing detailed software architecture diagrams.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- 10+ years of software engineering experience in Java programming language (preferably latest version of JDK).
- 5+ years of experience crafting microservices and scalable products, utilizing diverse cloud platforms, ideally AWS. Proficient in implementing industry best practices and design patterns tailored for microservices-driven applications.
- Strong technical expertise in the following areas: ○ REST API-based microservices using SpringBoot and/or Dropwizard ○ Strong knowledge of the Hibernate framework ○ Designing and maintaining Public APIs ○ Reactive programming (RxJava, Webflux) ○ Relational Databases (preferably MariaDB or MySQL) ○ NoSQL databases knowledge (preferably MongoDB) ○ Caching implementations (like Redis, Memcached, etc)
○ Security basics (e.g., OAuth2 standard)
○ Working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
○ AWS Cloud Services, e.g., S3, Lambda, API Gateway, ElasticCache, CloudTrail, Athena, Kinesis, SQS, EKS, Cognito, etc.
○ Automated integration testing frameworks and tools, like Wiremock, Cucumber and Playwright.
○ Observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
○ Collaboration tools like Miro (or Lucidchart), Jira and Confluence
What’s In It For You
- Casual & friendly working environment with opportunities to impact the company with your ideas and involvement
- Technology diversity, interesting technical exposure in building the best ad-tech product on the market
- Working with the latest versions of programming languages, frameworks and tools
The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.
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About the company
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AdsWizz (a SiriusXM company) is the technology engine powering the monetization of audio content worldwide. A pioneer in the space with a presence in more than 40 countries, we equip advertisers, publishers, and podcasters with one-of-a-kind solutions they need to connect, scale, and grow.
Trusted by the most influential names in the industry, AdsWizz has been a longstanding leader in audio adtech, continually raising the bar for what’s possible. Our award-winning, full-spectrum, agnostic platform serves every part of the audio ecosystem—radio, streaming, and podcasting—helping our partners create meaningful listener experiences while maximizing their revenue.
Our team believes in the unmatched power of audio to connect, inspire, and move people. We know it’s the most intimate, immersive, and evolving medium, and our tech is built to unlock its full potential.
HERE’S HOW:
Advertisers: From brand awareness to performance marketing, we give you unmatched access to digital audio audiences. With robust planning and buying capabilities: AudioMatic DSP platform, global Marketplace, and unified Measurement & Attribution, we ensure advertisers reach, engage, and measure across podcasts and digital radio with ease and effectiveness.
Publishers: We empower you to monetize smarter and grow faster. Our Ad Insertion Suite, AudioMax SSP, AudioServe Campaign Manager, and global Marketplace streamline inventory management, optimize yield, and maintain a premium listener experience.
Podcasters: We give you the freedom to focus on content while we handle monetization, analytics, and distribution. With Simplecast CMS, enterprise-level podcast monetization tools, and advanced audience insights, creators grow their reach, engage audiences, and earn revenue—on their own terms.
Ready to get started? Visit our Services page or head to www.adswizz.com