Senior Programmatic Manager – Demand & Integrations (OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST)
Antipodes · India
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- India
Job highlights
- Manage and scale demand for ad exchange.
- Hands-on OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST integrations.
- Work with top global demand partners.
- Analyze and optimize programmatic performance.
- Remote role with significant impact.
About the role
About the Role
We are seeking a highly technical Senior Programmatic Manager to lead and expand demand across our ad exchange. This role focuses on hands-on experience with OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, and direct demand integrations, rather than GAM or trafficking. In this position, you will collaborate directly with prominent industry partners including Criteo, PubMatic, Microsoft, Freewheel, Google, InMobi, Amazon, Nexxen, Sovrn, Equativ, and Magnite.Key Responsibilities
- Integrate and manage demand partners (DSPs, SSPs, exchanges).
- Engage directly with OpenRTB bid requests/responses.
- Manage integrations across various environments: CTV, In-App, Web, Native, and Audio.
- Implement SDK-based and server-to-server setups.
- Work with Prebid, VAST, TAM, and custom integrations.
- Monitor and optimize CPMs, bid density, fill rate, and overall demand performance.
- Troubleshoot RTB issues, integration problems, and demand fluctuations.
- Ensure data accuracy, reconciliation, and high revenue quality.
- Monitor and act upon IVT (Invalid Traffic) using tools like Pixalate and DoubleVerify.
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 3 years in programmatic advertising, with a focus on the demand side.
- Demonstrable hands-on experience with OpenRTB, Prebid, and VAST.
- Experience with CTV, in-app, or web environments.
- Experience integrating and scaling demand partners.
- Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Familiarity with IVT and traffic quality tools.
Important Note
This role is not suitable if your primary experience is with Google Ad Manager (GAM), campaign trafficking, or AdX optimization.Why Join Antipodes?
- Fully remote work environment.
- Opportunity to work with top-tier global demand partners.
- High degree of ownership and the chance to make a significant impact.
- Be part of a fast-growing, high-scale programmatic environment.
Key skills/competency
OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, Programmatic Demand, DSP Integration, SSP Integration, Ad Exchange, CTV, In-App, Web, Native, Audio, SDK Integration, Server-to-Server, RTB Troubleshooting, IVT Monitoring, Traffic Quality, Revenue Optimization, Programmatic Manager.Skills & topics
- Programmatic Manager
- Demand Integrations
- OpenRTB
- Prebid
- VAST
- Ad Exchange
- DSP
- SSP
- CTV
- Programmatic Advertising
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight direct experience with OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, and demand integrations, quantifying achievements.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize analytical and troubleshooting capabilities relevant to programmatic demand.
- Customize your cover letter: Explain why your specific demand-side programmatic experience aligns with this role's technical focus.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss past integration challenges and solutions in RTB environments.
- Research Antipodes: Understand their ad exchange model and the impact you can drive.
Technical preparation
Master OpenRTB protocol and bid responses.,Practice Prebid configuration and troubleshooting.,Deep dive into VAST tag implementation.,Familiarize with SDKs and server-to-server setups.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex integration challenge.,How do you troubleshoot demand performance issues?,Explain your approach to revenue quality.,How do you collaborate with external partners?
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Senior Programmatic Manager role at Antipodes fully remote?
- Yes, the Senior Programmatic Manager role at Antipodes is a fully remote position, allowing you to work from anywhere.
- What specific technical skills are essential for the Programmatic Manager role at Antipodes?
- The role requires hands-on experience with OpenRTB, Prebid, VAST, and direct demand integrations. Familiarity with CTV, in-app, web environments, SDK integrations, and troubleshooting RTB issues is also crucial.
- What is NOT a focus for this Senior Programmatic Manager position at Antipodes?
- This role is not focused on Google Ad Manager (GAM), general campaign trafficking, or AdX optimization. The emphasis is strictly on demand-side technical integrations.
- How does Antipodes ensure revenue quality in this Programmatic Manager role?
- The Programmatic Manager is responsible for ensuring clean data, accurate reconciliation, and high revenue quality, including monitoring and acting on Invalid Traffic (IVT) using tools like Pixalate and DoubleVerify.
- What kind of demand partners will I work with as a Senior Programmatic Manager at Antipodes?
- You will work directly with top-tier global demand partners, including DSPs, SSPs, and exchanges such as Criteo, PubMatic, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Magnite, among others.
- Can I apply for the Senior Programmatic Manager role if my experience is mainly in GAM?
- Unfortunately, if your experience is primarily in Google Ad Manager (GAM), campaign trafficking, or AdX optimization, this specific role at Antipodes may not be the best fit due to its technical integration focus.