• Advertising Technology (AdTech) Signal Engineer

    Microsoft Corporation (Redmond, WA)


    We are looking for an Advertising Technology (AdTech) Signal Engineer to join our AdTech team. This role will be instrumental in architecting and operationalizing the signal infrastructure that powers attribution, optimization, and performance visibility across our marketing ecosystem. As we unify web and app data into a single view of marketing effectiveness, this position will lead efforts to increase signal fidelity and accelerate data delivery speed, enabling more accurate optimization and faster decision-making across Media, Data Science, and Analytics teams.

     

    The Advertising Technology (AdTech) Signal Engineer will partner closely with Engineering, Media Operations, and Platform teams to lead the strategy and execution of Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) and On-Channel Integration (OCI) systems — including platforms like AppsFlyer, Adjust, and Meta Conversions Application Programming Interface (API). This role requires a mix of data engineering knowledge, privacy-compliant system design, and deep understanding of mobile and digital measurement frameworks such as Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) and SKAdNetwork (SKAN) to ensure accurate, compliant, and scalable signal flows.

     

    Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

     

    In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, build, and scale AdTech signal infrastructure supporting Mobile Measurement Partner (MMP) and On-Channel Integration (OCI) integrations across major media platforms.

    + Lead end-to-end strategy and execution of mobile attribution integrations and similar partners to ensure accurate event collection, attribution, and data activation.

    + Unify cross-platform (web + app) conversion and engagement data to enable consistent performance measurement and cross-channel attribution.

    + Collaborate with Data Engineering and Analytics teams to design schemas and APIs that standardize event taxonomies and signal definitions across systems.

    + Build observability, monitoring, and validation frameworks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and uptime for all signal flows.

    + Partner with Media, Engineering, and Privacy teams to ensure integration is optimized for both compliance and marketing performance objectives.

    + Document integration patterns, operational best practices, and monitoring protocols for sustainable, scalable management of AdTech data flows.

    + Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

    Qualifications

    Required/Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

    + 4+ years of experience in AdTech, Marketing Data Engineering, or Digital Measurement roles.

    + 4+ years of experience in cloud environments and data engineering tools (Python, Structured Query Language - SQL, Apache Airflow, or similar)

    Additional or Preferred Qualifications

    + Master's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python OR equivalent experience.

     

    Software Engineering IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $119,800 - $234,700 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $158,400 - $258,000 per year.

     

    Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

     

    Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 29, 2025

     

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    Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .