Zeta Global· HQ in 3 Park Avenue, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10016

Senior Software Engineer — Real-Time Ad Serving

Location: Multi-Location (3 Locations) · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Sep 20, 2026

Role Overview & Description

Develops and optimizes real-time ad serving systems to ensure low latency and high throughput. Works on performance-critical components and collaborates with product teams to enhance ad delivery.
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About the company

Zeta Global

zetaglobal.com

Enterprise marketing cloud combining CDP, DSP, ESP, data and AI.

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