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Careers

At Adara Media, we know that our successes are based on the people that make up our bright and talented team. We are always looking for smart and driven individuals. If you're looking to solve challenging problems and develop software that matters, you should apply immediately! All jobs are based at our offices in Sunnyvale, California and include health benefits, stock options and competitive salaries. To apply, email resumes to jobs@adaramedia.com. At the beginning of the email, please include:

Position you are applying for.
A short paragraph describing relevant experience and accomplishments.
Your current location.

We look forward to hearing from you! Here are our current positions.

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact Adara Media.

Software Engineer

We're looking for talented Software Engineers to work on a variety of projects related to Adara Media's audience targeting platform: Ad Servers, Real-Time Bidders, UI development, mobile apps, search and optimization algorithms.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibility is to Design, Build, & Test software
Research and recommend new features, technologies, processes to improve our product
Troubleshoot production issues when they arise

Experience

Proven record of designing & building quality software systems
Built high-throughput, low-latency, reliable web services
Experience with ad servers and ad exchanges
Webapp/UI development
Mobile application development
Software performance testing and optimization

Skills

Strong programming skills in Java or C++
Ability to understand and implement complex algorithms
Meticulous testing habits and troubleshooting skills
Clear written and verbal communication
Resourcefulness

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Software QA Engineer

Adara Media is seeking Software QA Engineers to join our team. The position is full-time and is based in Mountain View, CA. You will help build Adara Media's next-generation ad targeting systems and create web services that reach millions of users.

Key areas of responsibility

QA high-performance ad targeting system
Lead QA on Assigned Projects
Plan, schedule and implement automated testing projects
Build, maintain and update QA processes
Participate in Code Reviews
QA Test Automation

Requirements

Effective testing skills with proficient knowledge in test planning and execution
Experience working with Unix/Linux
B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience
5+ years of QA/development work experience
Strong knowledge of Java/C/C++
Strong Scripting Experience preferably in Perl
Solid understanding of computer science concepts
Good Understanding of Tomcat/Apache/Html/Javascript

Pluses

Understanding of Web application development and testing
Experience with Automated Testing Tools

Director/Manager of Business Development

Adara Media is seeking a highly motivated Director/Manager of Business Development to identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with large social networks, social media sites, advertising networks, and targeted websites.

Job Responsibilities for Business Development Manager:

Hunt, prospect, negotiate and close business development partnerships with key target partners
Negotiate all aspects of partner agreements
Effectively communicate and collaborate within a matrixed organization, including engineering, product, marketing, and design teams
Manage various partner relationships and represent the voice of the customer to the product teams
Build positive relationships and trust through on-time delivery of projects, high quality of work, continuous innovation, and exceeding expectations

Job Qualifications:

BA/BS Required. MBA a plus
Min 2 years relevant experience
Strong financial and analytical skills grounded by a solid understanding of media models, eg, CPM, CPC, CPA
Working knowledge or understanding of Web Services and APIs is a definite plus
Must have the ability to do sophisticated financial and revenue modeling
Demonstrated ability to identify new revenue sources and new clients
Thorough understanding of all aspects of contractual arrangements
Demonstrated ability to negotiate with partners, assess various contractual provisions, prioritize among many competing alternatives and plans, balance customer needs with business priorities, and articulate the rationale behind decisions
Ability to work effectively and flexibly in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
Team player . a willingness to roll-up your sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done
Proven track record of managing partner relationships
Proficiency with desktop productivity applications, eg, Excel, Powerpoint, Word
Strong presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Data Mining Expert

Adara Media is seeking an enthusiastic Data Mining Expert to join our team. The position is full-time and is based in Santa Clara, CA. You will instrument with millions of data points that Adara Media gathers daily, and derive sophisticated algorithms that will continually optimize our system.