Magnite is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, seeking an Engineer I for Automation and Custom Applications. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain automation systems, create custom applications, and collaborate across teams to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain automation systems and backend services that enhance productivity and reliability
- Write clean, maintainable code and contribute to high-quality solutions under the guidance of senior engineers
- Build lightweight, purpose-built web applications that solve domain-specific challenges across Magnite’s ecosystem
- Use AI-assisted development tools (such as Cursor and Model Context Protocols) to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation
- Analyze how different teams work within Magnite’s products and systems
- Identify opportunities to automate or optimize manual processes, then implement reliable, scalable solutions to improve efficiency
- Partner with engineers, product managers, and operations teams to deeply understand Magnite’s products, user interactions, and the workflows that drive them
- Gain exposure to distributed systems, modern development environments, and automation frameworks while developing strong problem-solving and engineering fundamentals
- Participate in code reviews, share insights, and proactively suggest enhancements to our tools, infrastructure, and processes
Skills
- 0–2 years of professional or internship experience in software development
- A degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- A solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and programming fundamentals
- Experience or interest in one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, or Java
- Curiosity about LLMs and applied AI — prompt design, APIs, or workflow automation
- Exposure to development environments like Cursor or IDEs that integrate AI tools
- A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
- A proactive, growth-oriented attitude — you're excited to learn from feedback and build new skills every week
- Experience in AI Agentic Workflows: Deep understanding of context window management, dynamic skill sets, and orchestration patterns for coordinating multiple specialized AI agents
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Fitness and Wellness Reimbursement
- Community Service and Volunteer Events
- Company-Matched Charitable Contributions
- Wellness Coach and Mental Health Support
- Career Development Initiatives and a Career Growth Framework
- Culture and Inclusion Programs
- Bonusly Peer-to-Peer Recognition Program
Company Overview
Magnite is a sell-side advertising platform that provides technology for publishers to monetize their content across all screens and format. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.magnite.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Magnite has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 10 in 2025, 22 in 2024, 15 in 2023, 12 in 2022, 17 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.