Software Engineer, Partner Engineering

Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.

Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.

About the Team: At Liftoff, we believe great customer outcomes require both technical depth and genuine empathy for each partner's unique challenges. As our platform scales globally, we're looking for people who can turn complex systems into practical, working solutions. As a Software Engineer in Partner Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping technical solutions that directly impact our top-tier partners. You’ll collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, bridging gaps between engineering, product, and partner teams. This is a hands-on role where you’ll design, implement, and optimize solutions that help our partners succeed in a fast-evolving mobile ecosystem. Responsibilities:

• Build deep technical expertise in Liftoff products to maximize customer impact.
• Drive successful client outcomes by translating complex business requirements into high-impact, scalable technical solutions.
• Own the end-to-end technical lifecycle for partner integrations, ensuring seamless launches from initial onboarding through steady-state maintenance.
• Innovate by refining Liftoff’s tools and products based on direct customer and partner feedback.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve reported issues, implementing automated solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless and consistent partner experiences.
• Foster engineering excellence through design, risk-driven testing, and code review.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience; adtech industry experience a plus
• Bachelor's Degree; Computer Science, Data/ Analytics a plus
• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Golang, Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Strong SQL and big data analysis skills.
• Customer empathy and a passion for problem-solving.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Clear communication skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and collaborative spirit.
• A sense of curiosity and fun—you enjoy tackling challenges with enthusiasm!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Work on impactful projects in the dynamic and fast-growing mobile ad tech space.
• Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Enjoy flexible work options suited to your lifestyle.
• Be part of a company committed to diversity, inclusion, and personal growth.

Location: This role is eligible for full-time remote work in Canada. We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City. Travel Expectations: We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building. Compensation : Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on candidate location and experience. The following are our base salary ranges for multiple levels:

• Canada: $135,00- $160,000 CAD

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Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We’re shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what’s next.

Liftoff’s compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.

Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:

Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.