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Senior AdTech

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 5 months ago (last checked 16 Oct)

Softonic

2 open roles

Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
English
Required
Experience
5+ years
Benefits
Private health insurance

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • +5 years in the Ad-tech space, proven working experience within publisher-side ad serving systems, experience working with product development, engineering, analytics teams with a strong focus on ad tech implementation.

  • Eager to experimentArchitect scale high-performance revenue streams by engineering custom AI agents and leveraging advanced AI tools to optimize the digital advertising ecosystem.

  • Advanced knowledge and experience with Ad Servers, such as Google AdManager, etc

  • Working knowledge of programmatic platforms (SSPs, Ad Exchanges) such as Magnite, Index Exchange, Amazon, AdSense, Google Ad Exchange, etc, important to have the know-how on In-APP monetisation (Applovin, AdMob, Unity, etc).

  • Experience or technical understanding around the use of data- driven advertising and data management platforms.

  • Proactive, structural with good attention to details and deadline driven.

  • Problem-solving and solution-oriented skills, motivated to identify new opportunities that can help the revenue team to achieve Softonic goals.

  • English proficiency.

  • Strong communication skills for cross-team alignment and collaboration (tech and business teams).

  • Experience with tech teams using Agile/Scrum software development & methodologies

  • Basic JavaScript and HTML. Experience in programming and web development, especially scripting (PHP) and XML (preferred).

  • Knowledge in debugging and HTML proxy tools including Charles, Firebug, Chrome Developer Tools.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Video (VAST, VPAID), SDK and mobile advertising are preferred.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Private Health Care

  • Free tax consultant

  • Dining Room

  • Gaming room & Terraces

  • Free Fresh Fruits, Coffee, Snacks & Drinks

  • Pizza & Beers Every Thursday

  • Language Classes (English, Spanish, Catalan)

  • Training Program

  • Discounts At Gyms & Restaurants

  • Flexible spending plan

  • Day off at your birthday

  • Choose between Mac / Window laptop

The role

Ready to shape the future of AdTech at Softonic? You'll own and evolve our Advertising ecosystem at scale (reaching 100M+ users worldwide), while working alongside experienced, high-impact talent.

This is a Senior hands-on, high-ownership role where you'll upgrade and optimize our ad stack for revenue generation (demand, ad layout, ways of integration, ad vendor, etc), test and integrate new demand partners and technologies, and collaborate closely with our product/tech team to improve ad infrastructure and push innovation forward. You'll have real room to experiment, bring ideas to life, and influence multiple parts of the business, supporting our global advertising team, reporting to the Director of Advertising.

If you're excited by AdTech & programmatic partnership and building things that scale globally, this space is for you!

What you'll do

  • Lead initiatives and work closely with Engineering, Product Leads, Ad Sales, Advertising, Paid Media teams to achieve revenue operation goals for new products and existing product upgrades.

  • Managing the implementation, integration and operations of ad technology solution providers (SSPs/DSPs, CMP, DMP, MMP, Ad Server, Video Player, etc. ), experience with mobile in-APP monetisation is preferred.

  • Eager to build and experiment with AI agents and using modern AI tools to improve workflows and support performance in digital advertising systems."

  • Evaluating & selecting new programmatic demand partners strategically for testing & integration to grow advertising revenue and a sustainable ad ecosystem, managing with AdTechvendors on integration requirements and best practices.

  • Being data-driven is a must - always using data & performance metrics to back up AdTech decisions, analyze trends, discover opportunities, close gaps and prioritize activities and manage/reduce cost.

  • Stay ahead of Industry & AI trends, be able to initiate projects with the latest technology (particularly adapting AI into advertising business) and bring the business with relevant news and best practices based on research, tech & industry insights.

How you'll work

  • Hybrid Work Model (3 days on site per week Poblenou area)

  • Flexible remote work during some periods of the year

About Softonic

Softonic is a global technology company headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, that specializes in software discovery and distribution. It operates one of the world's leading platforms for downloading, reviewing, and recommending software, serving millions of users across multiple countries. The company focuses on making software accessible and safe for consumers and businesses, with a strong emphasis on editorial content and user reviews.

Softonic's main operations are based in Barcelona, where its product, engineering, and commercial teams are located. The company has a multicultural work environment and a strong international focus, with a global user base and partnerships with major software vendors. For international professionals, Softonic offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic tech hub in Barcelona, with a collaborative culture and a focus on innovation in the software distribution space.

Industry
Software
Founded
1997
Employees
250–500
Headquarters
Barcelona, Spain
In Spain
Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Softonic is headquartered in Barcelona, offering a vibrant work environment in one of Europe's top tech hubs.
  • The company has a multicultural team, with employees from various nationalities, making it welcoming for international professionals.
  • Softonic provides a hybrid work model, allowing flexibility between office and remote work.
  • The company offers opportunities to work on a platform with a global reach, impacting millions of users worldwide.
  • Barcelona's location offers a high quality of life, with a Mediterranean climate and a strong expat community.

In their own words

About the company & team

At Softonic, people come first. We're a multicultural team, passionate about building digital experiences used by millions of users worldwide. Our diverse backgrounds and perspectives drive how we collaborate, innovate, and grow. Our culture is shaped by four principles:

  • Step up: Take ownership and act with integrity.

  • Work smart: Focus on impact and efficiency.

  • One team: Collaborate openly and support each other.

  • Think big: Stay curious and challenge the status quo.

Team up with us to grow your career in an international people-focused environment, where your ideas matter and your work reaches a global audience.

Additional information

Softonic is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious beliefs, color, gender, age, citizenship, origins, disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, background, marital status, or any other characteristic. If you need any specific accommodation/adaptation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please send us an email to recruitment@softonic.com with your request and we'll contact you.

You are welcome to share your pronouns in your application (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them).

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