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# Senior Backend Engineer (Python) - Platform at SplitMetrics

- **Company:** SplitMetrics
- **Location:** Europe
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/splitmetrics/de86a105-4a3c-4e89-96fd-1742693b0a00

## Job description

SplitMetrics is a global software company offering an ecosystem of products and services that serve as a growth engine for top mobile-first businesses worldwide. Our ecosystem includes:

- SplitMetrics Acquire, a platform for automating and optimizing Apple Ads.
- SplitMetrics Agency, a full-service mobile marketing agency staffed by top experts.
- SplitMetrics Optimize, an A/B testing platform recognized as the ASO Tool of the Year.
- App Radar by SplitMetrics: an ASO platform with advanced keyword and competitor insights.

Why SplitMetrics?

- For over 11 years, we’ve been at the forefront of the mobile marketing industry, building an ecosystem of market-leading technologies.
- An Apple Ads Partner, SplitMetrics is the 1st company to build the Apple Ads management platform.
- Working with top mobile companies and brands globally: Skyscanner, Glovo, Flo, Babbel, Wooga and many more.
- Generating an impressive transaction volume, with over $1 billion in ad spend flowing through our ecosystem.
- Integrated AI into our strategic approach since 2023.
- Effectively collaborate across 20+ countries with a remote-first and supportive culture.

We're searching for a Senior Backend Engineer with data engineering experience to join our Platform team.

In this role you will:

- Build scalable, high-load systems in Python.
- Work with big data: adapt the product to process 200–400M+ records per day.
- Design and develop integrations with multiple external channels behind a unified, channel-agnostic data model and API.
- Ensure data quality and consistency across channels: validation, reconciliation, monitoring of freshness and completeness.
- Build and maintain data pipelines: ingestion, normalization, deduplication and backfills.
- Improve system reliability, observability and cost efficiency.
- Design, build, deploy, monitor and maintain products.
- Rewrite legacy systems with modern technologies.

About you:

- 5+ years of commercial experience with Python.
- Excellent knowledge of raw SQL.
- Experience with data stores like PostgreSQL (deep understanding of engine, performance optimization).
- Experience in building solutions based on microservices and scaling such systems.
- Experience with modern CI/CD approaches and tools.
- Experience setting up and improving the development process.
- Strong focus on business implications when making decisions on architecture.
- Hands-on experience building data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes at scale.
- Experience integrating with many external APIs and designing a unified abstraction layer over heterogeneous data sources.

Nice to have:

- Experience with analytical/columnar storage (ClickHouse, BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift).
- Experience with message brokers.
- Domain knowledge in AdTech / mobile marketing (ad networks, attribution, MMPs).
- Experience with async Python for high-throughput API ingestion.
- Experience building LLM-powered features or AI agents on top of production data.
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and cloud platforms (AWS / GCP).
- Experience building MCP servers that expose platform data and actions to AI agents and LLM tools.
- Experience with observability tools (Grafana, Datadog).

What is there for you?

- Time Off: Vacation and public holidays following your country's regulations. Additional PTOs annually for personal rejuvenation.
- Health and Wellness: Medical insurance or health care compensation. Paid sick leave to prioritize your well-being.
- Professional Development: Top online/offline conferences and mobile industry events. Internal courses for continuous professional development.
- Performance and Growth: Micro-management-free and supportive management style. Semi-annual performance review sessions. New career opportunities through our internal mobility program.
- Team Engagement: Corporate online events and offline team retreats. Collaboration between teams through shared OKRs. Environment conducive to open dialogue and constructive feedback.
- Work Flexibility: Flexible working schedule for a better work-life balance. Remote-first working environment.
- Workspace Options: Coworking costs coverage program. Office hubs in key locations for a convenient and productive work environment.

Our Culture At SplitMetrics, our values are not just words — they guide everything we do. To achieve our ambitious goals and maintain success, we stand united by our core behaviors:

- Move Fast
- Get Sh*t Done
- Build Together
- Strive for Transparency
- Own What You Do
- Learn + Share = Excel

Remote Hiring Guidelines: At SplitMetrics, we welcome team members from various countries. While all our roles are remote, certain positions may have specific eligibility requirements based on location. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

## About SplitMetrics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SplitMetrics provides an ecosystem of AI-powered products and services to help mobile app and game developers acquire, test, and grow their users profitably.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Revenue-backed, prior seed funding)
- **Headquarters**: Wilmington, Delaware, United States
- **Founded**: 2014
- **Founders**: Max Kamenkov (CEO & Co-founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Mobile marketing and app growth technology (Apple Search Ads, ASO, A/B testing)
- **Target Customers**: B2B – mobile-first businesses, game publishers, brands, and app developers of all sizes (SMB to Enterprise)
- **Mission Statement**: “Enable everyone to launch a mobile app or game and grow it into a successful business easier and faster.” [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/about/)

## Products & Services
- **SplitMetrics Acquire** (formerly SearchAdsHQ): AI-powered platform for automating and optimizing Apple Search Ads campaigns, including AI agent “Iris” for profitable app growth. [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/)
- **SplitMetrics Optimize**: A/B testing and app store optimization (ASO) tool concept and product hypothesis validation, conversion rate optimization, ratings & reviews management. [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/)
- **SplitMetrics Agency**: Full-cycle managed services for app growth, including strategy, creative, and campaign management. [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/)
- **App Radar** (acquired 2023): Also integrated into the ecosystem for additional ASO and market intelligence capabilities. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $25 million (2024), per LinkedIn and RocketReach data [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics); $25.2 million in 2025 per other sources [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/splitmetrics-profile_b5a74045f6868a99)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Digital Future (seed round lead); Apple Ads Partner; AppsFlyer Premier Partner; over 160 experts serving top global app publishers [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/); $2 billion in cumulative ad spend managed [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 140+ employees (2.4% YoY headcount growth) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)
  - 15 active job postings (as of mid-2025) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)
  - Operates across 21 countries, with offices in the US, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Portugal, and more [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)
  - LinkedIn followers grew 36.3% year-over-year [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full ecosystem approach**: Covers the entire app growth lifecycle (acquisition, testing, ASO, managed services) from a single provider.
- **Deep Apple ecosystem integration**: Official Apple Ads Partner with dedicated AI (Iris) for Apple Search Ads automation and optimization.
- **Proven track record**: Over a decade of domain experience, managing $2 billion in ad spend for top publishers. [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/)
- **AI-driven insights**: Machine learning and automation rule engines reduce manual effort and improve ROI for clients.
- **Strong customer focus**: “Obsessed with customer success” – high retention and trust from leading app and game publishers.

## Strategic Focus
- **AI-first platform evolution**: Deepening the use of artificial intelligence (Iris agent) to automate bidding, creative optimization, and budget allocation.
- **Market intelligence expansion**: Enhancing SplitMetrics Optimize with predictive analytics and competitive insights to support product decision-making.
- **Continued global scaling**: Expanding headcount and presence in key markets while integrating acquired capabilities (App Radar).
- **Partnership ecosystem development**: Strengthening integrations with major mobile measurement partners (AppsFlyer) and ad networks.

## Why Work Here
- **Impact and scale**: Work on products that help market-leading app publishers acquire millions of users.
- **Remote-friendly culture**: Distributed team across 21 countries; 140+ employees with flexible work arrangements.
- **Engineering & product-led**: 25% of staff in technical roles; tech stack includes TypeScript, Figma, and modern data pipelines. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)
- **Career growth opportunities**: Active hiring across Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and Product; multiple Growth Marketing Manager and Senior Engineer roles open. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics)
- **Global team with local hubs**: Offices in Poland (largest hub), Spain, Ukraine, Portugal, and the US allow for diverse collaboration.
- **Customer obsession culture**: Company values are centered on making customers successful, creating a strong sense of purpose.

## Sources
1. [splitmetrics.com](https://splitmetrics.com/) – Official website (products, mission, partner badges)
2. [splitmetrics.com/about](https://splitmetrics.com/about/) – Company overview, history, mission
3. [linkedin.com/company/split-metrics](https://www.linkedin.com/company/split-metrics) – Company page (headcount, revenue, open roles, employee breakdown)
4. [rocketreach.co](https://rocketreach.co/splitmetrics-profile_b5a74045f6868a99) – Revenue estimate, CRO, HQ
5. [dialectica.io](https://www.dialectica.io/origin/company/splitmetrics) – Ownership and funding summary

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