Cognitiv

Title: Software Engineer, Big Data Location: Bellevue, WA Job Description: Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale. With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry. Now, we’re growing! The Role This Software Engineer, Big Data is accountable for building and scaling high-performance data systems by developing robust data pipelines and infrastructure, working closely with Data Science, Machine Learning, and Engineering teams to deliver reliable, large-scale data solutions that power analytics and AI-driven initiatives. This position will be located in Bellevue with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office (Mon/Tue/Wed) and 2 days remote optional (Thursday/Friday). What You’ll Do - Build and scale core data infrastructure. You will design, build, and scale large-scale data ingestion, processing, and warehousing pipelines that support analytics, ML, and activation use cases. - Optimize data processing at scale. You will write and optimize complex SQL and Spark queries to efficiently handle high-volume, distributed datasets. - Evolve the data platform. You will contribute to the development and ongoing evolution of our data platform, including systems such as the identity graph and ML feature pipelines. - Ensure system reliability and performance. You will monitor, troubleshoot, and improve highly available data systems to ensure reliability across critical workflows. - Partner across technical teams. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Data Science, Machine Learning, and Product teams to enable and support data-driven initiatives. - Improve scalability and efficiency. You will enhance system performance, reliability, and scalability across billions of events and diverse data sources. - Work with modern data technologies. You will use and extend tools such as Spark, Kafka, Iceberg, and cloud-based infrastructure to build robust data solutions. Who you are: - Experienced engineer. You bring 4+ years of experience working with a managed language such as Java or .NET, building production-grade systems. - Hands-on big data practitioner. You have at least 1+ years of experience working directly with Spark or similar technologies in production environments. - Cloud-native engineer. You have experience building and operating systems in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. - Strong SQL and data optimization skills. You write and optimize SQL queries to support efficient processing of large-scale datasets. - Distributed systems thinker. You have a solid understanding of distributed systems and how to design for scale, reliability, and performance. - Comfortable with large-scale data debugging. You confidently work with large datasets and troubleshoot complex data issues across pipelines and systems. - Collaborative engineering partner. You bring a strong communication style and work effectively across engineering, science, and product teams. - Growth-oriented and highly coachable. You will demonstrate strong learning agility, seek feedback, and continuously improve your technical skills and impact over time. Bonus Points If You Have: - Experience scaling large datasets using SQL and Spark - Background working with high-volume, real-time data systems - Experience operating and maintaining highly-available systems - Proficiency in Python - Familiarity with tools such as Kafka, ClickHouse, or AWS EMR/S3 What Success Looks Like in Your First 30/60/90 Days What success looks like in your first 30 days: - Ramp quickly on our data platform, tools, and architecture - Build strong context on existing pipelines, systems, and key challenges - Establish relationships with team members and cross-functional partners - Begin contributing to small improvements or bug fixes What success looks like in your first 60 days: - Independently own components of data pipelines or infrastructure - Deliver measurable improvements in performance, reliability, or scalability - Align with stakeholders on priorities and technical direction - Start contributing to design discussions and technical decisions What success looks like in your first 90 days: - Fully own key parts of the data platform or pipeline ecosystem - Deliver measurable business impact through improved data systems - Drive improvements to at least one core system or process - Operate autonomously and act as a trusted partner across teams Salary: $130,000 - $170,000 USD Base Salary + Equity What We Offer Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include: - Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid) - 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH - Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August - Career development with clear advancement paths - Equity for all employees - Hybrid work model & daily team lunch - Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement - 401(k) with employer match - Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University) - …and more! What You’ll Find at Cognitiv - Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding. - Responsiv – You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes. - Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels. - Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas. - Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility. - Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork. Cognitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Note on AI Use: Cognitiv may use AI technology to assist with certain administrative aspects of the hiring process, such as note-taking, interview documentation, and reporting. However, every resume and application is reviewed directly by our recruiting team. AI tools are used solely for operational support and do not influence candidate evaluation or hiring decisions.

Title: Insights Analyst, AdTech Location: New York Job Description: Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale. With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry. Now, we’re growing! The Insights team at Cognitiv is at the forefront of transforming data into actionable intelligence and empowering our clients to understand their customers and enhance their campaign performance. As an Insights Analyst, you will leverage your expertise in AdTech, combining technical prowess with business acumen to deliver compelling stories through data. You will be instrumental in addressing key questions from Customer Success, Sales, and our clients, using diverse data sources to provide clear and impactful answers. In this role, you will write code to pull custom insights, create visualizations, and develop presentations that convey cohesive and persuasive narratives. Your ability to work cross functionally is essential, as you will interact with business & technical teams, and sometimes clients, to ensure high-quality, accurate analyses. We encourage innovative thinking and welcome your ideas, experiences and fresh approaches to contribute to Cognitiv’s ongoing success. This position will be located in New York City with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office (Mon/Tue/Wed) and 2 days remote optional (Thursday/Friday). What You’ll Do: - Build client-facing reports and visuals. Create monthly and quarterly presentations and visualizations that highlight campaign performance and deliver actionable recommendations. - Conduct exploratory analysis. Perform exploratory data analysis to answer client questions with clarity and precision. - Leverage internal data platforms. Provide bespoke insights for wrap reports and ad hoc analyses using Cognitiv’s internal data systems. - Strengthen data storytelling. Design visuals and presentations that emphasize the “so what” behind the data, ensuring the insights you create are clear, compelling, and actionable. - Partner cross-functionally. Collaborate with Client Success and Performance Strategy teams to incorporate client strategies, product offerings, and campaign optimizations into reports and recommendations. - Own projects and timelines. Operate as an individual contributor while managing projects and timelines with internal stakeholders. Who You Are: - AdTech or agency experience. This isn’t your first rodeo! You have been at an Ad Tech company or agency in an insights or analytical role. - SQL proficiency. Skilled in SQL, including joins, CTEs, case statements, and building intermediate datasets for visualization. - Analytical and presentation strength. Strong analytical thinking paired with the ability to present insights effectively. - Clear communicator. Demonstrated ability to communicate analysis results to internal teams. - Programmatic ecosystem knowledge. Working knowledge of the programmatic advertising ecosystem and media measurement methodologies. - Strong communication skills. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to speak clearly and confidently when presenting insights to stakeholders. Bonus Points: - Broad industry exposure. Familiarity with a wide range of client verticals. - Statistical and analytical methods. Knowledge of statistical tests and methods. - AI and data workflow automation. Experience with AI-driven workflow automation for reporting and analytics needs, as well as familiarity with ETL processes and job orchestration for custom data pipelines. - Advanced data experience. Experience working with third-party datasets for custom insights and measurement, along with big data experience handling log files and large datasets. - Data visualization and dashboard design. Experience with dashboard design and wireframing, using tools such as Tableau or Looker. Salary: - $100,000-$115,000 Base Salary + Equity What We Offer Compensation is based on experience, skills, and other factors. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards at Cognitiv—you’ll also receive equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Highlights include: - Medical, dental & vision coverage (some plans 100% employer-paid) - 12 weeks paid parental leave + 4 weeks WFH - Unlimited PTO + Work-From-Anywhere August - Career development with clear advancement paths - Equity for all employees - Hybrid work model & daily team lunch - Health & wellness stipend + cell phone reimbursement - 401(k) with employer match - Parking (CA & WA offices) & pre-tax commuter benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Comprehensive onboarding (Cognitiv University) - …and more! What You’ll Find at Cognitiv - Festiv – We make work fun with cross-team games, events, and creative team bonding. - Responsiv – You’ll be close to clients and leadership, influencing real outcomes. - Inclusiv – Diversity and individuality are celebrated across all levels. - Inventiv – We reward curiosity and embrace bold ideas. - Transformativ – We support your growth with training, mentorship, and flexibility. - Collaborativ – We operate across coasts, connected by purpose and teamwork.

• Own outcomes end-to-end, from first touch through close • Consistently generate qualified pipeline through outbound and strategic prospecting • Convert opportunities through disciplined execution of Cognitiv’s Find → Convince → Convert sales motion • Deliver $1M+ in net-new revenue within the first year • Forecast accurately and manage pipeline with rigor and transparency • Operate independently without heavy leadership involvement • Build trust through clarity, accountability, and follow-through • Continuously improve selling effectiveness through feedback and coaching.