Ad fatigue is killing engagement, but we're fixing it.Thanks (thanks.co) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in building the only advertising platform where everyone - advertiser, publisher, and consumer - wins.
As a Senior Engineer you will help us continue to scale this groundbreaking platform globally - collaborating with our founders, CTO, product and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges. We will need you to bring a strong background in full-stack software development using Node, Typescript and React - but 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 software 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.
What we’re looking for
* Strong, proven experience working on modern TypeScript / Node.js / React platforms.
* Strong software design and architecture skills, with a history of building scalable and maintainable systems.
* A deep understanding of software 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.
* 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 - but can be learned in the role
* Understanding of or experience with adtech or martech - such as ad serving, ranking, attribution, conversion tracking, audience targeting, matching, or DSPs.
* 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.
Thanks' tech stack
* Turborepo / NodeJS / TypeScript
* React / NextJS / React Native
* Prisma / PlanetScale
* CloudFlare (Workers, Queues, KV, etc)
* Vitest / Playwright
* GitHub Actions
* DataDog / Sentry / OpenTelemetry
* Statsig
Why Thanks?
What if people actually loved ads? Thanks makes this possible. We're a Sydney-headquartered, global company on a mission to kill ad fatigue and create advertising that consumers genuinely appreciate. Our industry-leading engagement goes beyond capturing attention - we delight, reward, and transform how people experience ads.
Here's why you'll love working with us:
* Direct Impact:Your work will significantly shape our products and trajectory as we scale rapidly.
* Ownership and Autonomy:Help us build the only ad network where everyone wins. We'll give you the right tools, freedom, and collaborative environment to succeed and achieve your biggest goals.
* Competitive Package:Enjoy a competitive salary, plus stock options to share in our success.
* Growth Trajectory:Thrive in an environment of rapid change, constant challenges, and endless opportunities. You'll work closely with leadership in a culture that values courage, appreciation, and kindness.
* 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. #LI-Hybrid
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!
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