Senior Perl Software Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior Perl Software Engineer to join our technology team. As a Senior Perl Software Engineer at MediaAlpha, you will take part in all aspects of the software development lifecycle. You'll love it! Our entire platform is in Perl leveraging a light Mason framework. You will get to work directly with stakeholders in defining our MediaAlpha Exchange Product and developing and testing new features and integrations. The ideal candidate will enjoy designing, implementing, and scaling systems that process tens of thousands of high-value transactions a day, while also producing elegant and readable code.

Work Location

Hybrid: 2 days/week in-office on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Responsibilities

• Own the full software development lifecycle of implementing high-performance ad serving software.
• Integrate our products with our partners.
• Perl code development in a Linux environment, on Amazon EC2, leveraging also S3, CloudFront and Route 53.
• Work as a member of the team, jumping in to help out and resolve routine issues.
• Be part of a team that maintains and supports our live MediaAlpha Exchange product.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in software development.
• Substantial Perl development experience in Unix/Linux operating environments a MUST.
• Ability to write elegant and readable code.
• Strong programming skills including software engineering methodologies and best practices.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of database and query optimizations.
• Be a champion of instilling excellence in coding and quality into the team and culture.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and ability to problem solve while paying careful attention to detail.
• Experience working with engineers and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to articulate and communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully.
• Organized and self-motivated.
• Bachelor of Science degree required, preferably in a technical discipline (e.g., computer science).

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive pay range of $120,000.00 to $200,000.00 per year for this position, based on experience and qualifications. But that's not all - as a valued member of our team, you will also have access to an array of top-notch benefits, including:

• An annual discretionary bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100% Employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for you, your dependents, and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100% Employer paid short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays 
• Professional development reimbursement along with a subscription to Coursera
• Cell Phone, Wellness, and Internet expense reimbursement, along with a subscription to the Calm App
• 100% fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver 
• Dog-friendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement 

We are committed to supporting our employees and helping them thrive both personally and professionally. Join us and experience the difference!