Engineer I, Automation and Custom Applications
Magnite is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, seeking an Engineer I for Automation and Custom Applications. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automation systems, create custom applications, and collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and backend services that enhance productivity and reliability
- Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to high-quality solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
- Build lightweight, purpose-built web applications that solve domain-specific challenges across Magnite’s ecosystem
- Use AI-assisted development tools (such as Cursor and Model Context Protocols) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation
- Analyze how different teams work within Magnite’s products and systems
- Identify opportunities to automate or optimize manual processes, then implement reliable, scalable solutions to improve efficiency
- Partner with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to deeply understand Magnite’s products, user interactions, and the workflows that drive them
- Gain exposure to distributed systems, modern development environments, and automation frameworks while developing strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals
- Participate in code reviews, share insights, and proactively suggest enhancements to our tools, infrastructure, and processes
Skills
- 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in software development
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and programming fundamentals
- Experience or interest in one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java
- Curiosity about LLMs and applied AI — prompt design, APIs, or workflow automation
- Exposure to development environments like Cursor or IDEs that integrate AI tools
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- A proactive, growth-oriented attitude — you're excited to learn from feedback and build new skills every week
- Experience in AI Agentic Workflows: Deep understanding of context window management, dynamic skill sets, and orchestration patterns for coordinating multiple specialized AI agents
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
- Community Service and Volunteer Events
- Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
- Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
- Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
- Culture and Inclusion Programs
- Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
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