Thanks is redefining the world of advertising with industry-leading engagement that not only captivates but also delights and rewards consumers. We're tackling ad-fatigue head on and we're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help build our groundbreaking advertising platform - the world's first customer-first ad network. You'll collaborate closely with our founders, CTO, product and engineering teams to execute our vision of advertising that actually delights consumers, not just targets them. Our ideal candidate will bring a strong background in full-stack development on the NodeJS ecosystem. An understanding of the advertising / marketing industries would also be very beneficial in this role. Most importantly you are a people person. What you’ll do Build impactful software across the stack – designing, developing, testing, and deploying frontend and backend features using modern, cloud-native technologies. Shape architecture and technical direction, contributing to system design, technology choices, and scalable infrastructure decisions. Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineers to gather requirements, scope solutions, and deliver high-quality features. Champion engineering best practices including clean code, security, documentation, testing, code reviews, and CI/CD. Support and maintain production systems, troubleshooting issues, resolving bugs, and ensuring performance, security, and uptime. Communicate openly and clearly with the team, sharing progress, risks, and blockers while contributing to a collaborative and feedback-friendly culture. Requirements What we’re looking for Strong, proven experience working on modern TypeScript / Node.js platforms Strong software design and architecture skills, with a history of building scalable and maintainable systems A deep understanding of engineering best practices including CI/CD, testing, documentation, observability, and security Comfort with ambiguity and a desire to help bring structure to evolving systems and processes Pragmatic problem-solving skills, balancing ideal solutions with shipping value quickly Clear communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaboration with product, design, and leadership Strong ownership mindset – someone who actively drives initiatives forward and takes responsibility for outcomes A team-first attitude – humble, kind, and supportive of others Nice to have Understanding of or experience with adtech / martech Knowledge of the CloudFlare ecosystem (Workers, Queues, KV, etc) Experience with data analytics, such as ClickHouse and / or similar OLAP platforms Understanding of SRE practices and tooling The tech stack Turborepo / NodeJS / TypeScript React / NextJS / React Native Prisma / PlanetScale CloudFlare (Workers, Queues, KV, etc) Vitest / Playwright GitHub Actions DataDog / Sentry / OpenTelemetry Statsig Benefits Why Join Thanks? Joining Thanks means becoming part of a Sydney-based, global-from-day-one, well-funded startup tackling one of advertising's biggest challenges: ad fatigue. We're redefining ad experiences with industry-leading engagement that not only captivates but also delights and rewards consumers. Here's why you'll love working with us: Direct Impact: Your work will shape our products and trajectory as we scale rapidly Work with Founders: Report directly to the CEO and work closely with the founding team Ownership and Autonomy: We'll give you the right tools, freedom, and collaborative environment to succeed and achieve your biggest goals Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options Growth Trajectory: Thrive in an environment of rapid change, constant challenges, and endless opportunities Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a benefits package designed to support your needs and wellbeing Flexibility: Work flexibly, with two required days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) at our Bridge Street office in Sydney We're tackling big challenges in advertising technology by creating our own ecosystem - not copying what exists. If you're excited to innovate, influence, and grow at a rapidly scaling company, we'd love to hear from you - let’s build something extraordinary together!
Workable · HR
Workable · HR
