Brainlabs is the independent, founder-led agency building the future of media. We have over 1000 Brainlabbers based across the global, all united through the 12 principles laid out in our Culture Code. We're full-service, with people and AI agents working side by side, all aligned to one thing: maximizing our clients' revenue through a genuinely scientific approach to media. If you want to help play your part in achieving this for the world's biggest brands in an environment that will support and challenge you in equal measure, this is where you do it.
Classification: Full-time
Reporting to: VP, Social & Creative Technology
Location: Centerpoint IV Building: 2401 E Randol Mill Rd. Suite 500, Arlington, TX 76011
Compensation: $150,000 - $185,000 annually
Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship or continuation for this position.
About the Role
Brainlabs is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the team building our ad management and analytics platforms - systems that run advertising operations across Google, Meta, TikTok, and other channels for thousands of accounts. You'll work on full-stack development, data pipelines, and AI-driven features that turn complex marketing operations into reliable, scalable software.
This role suits someone who moves fast, figures things out with minimal hand-holding, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment rather than one with heavy process.
What You'll Do
- Design and build full-stack features for large-scale ad management and analytics platforms
- Develop and maintain data pipelines and cloud infrastructure supporting high-volume, multi-channel advertising data
- Build integrations with ad platform APIs (Google Ads, Meta/Facebook, TikTok, etc.)
- Apply AI techniques (forecasting, recommendation, NLP) to improve performance insights and budget allocation
- Collaborate directly with marketing strategists, data teams, and product stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
- Use AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) as part of the daily workflow to move faster and raise code quality
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience (senior level - able to own projects end to end with minimal supervision)
- Strong Python skills; comfortable across the full stack (backend + frontend, e.g. Vue.js)
- Solid SQL and experience with big data pipelines
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker)
- Experience building or integrating with digital advertising platforms (Google Ads, Meta Ads, etc.) is a strong plus
- Familiarity with ML/NLP concepts and applying them in production systems
- Comfortable using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Copilot, or similar) to boost productivity
- Excellent communication skills; able to work directly with non-technical stakeholders
Who You Are
- A self-starter who doesn't need detailed specs to get moving - you figure out what needs to be built and go build it
- Fast and productive; you'd rather ship and iterate than over-plan
- Energized by a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, not slowed down by it
- Comfortable with ambiguity and taking ownership beyond your immediate ticket
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What happens next?
We know searching for a job is tough and that you want to find the best career and employer for you. We also want to ensure that this position is the best fit for both you and us. Therefore, you will participate in a comprehensive interview process that includes skills interviews with our team. The goal of this process is to allow you to get to know us as we learn more about you.
A note on our offices: We pride ourselves in being a company with an office-centric culture and, for the majority of roles we expect people to be in commuting distance of the office and come in for around 3 days per week.
Brainlabs actively seeks and encourages applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and identities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we are committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the application process, please let us know!
Please note that we will never ask you to transfer cash or make any other payment to us in order to apply for a role or to work for Brainlabs. Any such asks are fraudulent and should be reported to the appropriate authorities in your area.
Brainlabs Austin, Texas, USA Office
Austin, United States, 47404
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