Media Solutions Engineer (Paid Search/SEM)

Precis

Stockholm, SEHybridpay unclear

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At Precis, we are a group of friendly experts in media buying, analytics & marketing science, creative and technology with a joint mission to help great companies thrive in the digital landscape.Are you curious to learn more about us? Read more about us <a target="_blank" href="https://www.precis.com/about">here</a>. For insights into what life is like at Precis and a peek at the perks of working with us, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.precis.com/career">this page</a>. In our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSBLXwvVg6Hswyorvcyritm6sCCxhKKxZ96MOVDV5W7PTHqnxUWD62SRTSnKSxOTjtt4I9jtR19YP2i/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000&slide=id.g36120f1031d_0_323">Handbook</a>, you can get a neat summary of who we are, our culture and our offices. In <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRbeA1AGPD16ZnuUDIS2cHwFCdmUEtaTOrEDc9VophRpscwl0MCe9Aja6WRT260O0HyT0AJfByjxqsX/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000">this document</a>, we have summarised what our recruitment process looks like. Take a look!We are committed to building an inclusive and fair workplace that attracts talent and advances its people, regardless of their background, experiences or perspectives. We believe that a diverse set of minds will continue to contribute to our innovative culture and our ability to reinvent ourselves constantly. ROLE OVERVIEW The Media Solutions Engineer (MSE) is a critical hybrid role that operates at the intersection of media strategy, business acumen, and technical development. This position is responsible for designing, building, and deploying custom, robust technical solutions that directly enhance client media performance and secure long-term agency partnership ("stickiness"). The MSE transforms complex media challenges into scalable, code-based automations and integrations.WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 💼<ul><li>Innovation-led Strategy: Lead the development of technical solutions that combine deep SEM expertise with programming to solve complex channel challenges and drive performance innovation.</li><li>Advanced Tooling & Automation: Build and maintain high-impact tools that automate repetitive workflows and enable sophisticated search strategies at scale.</li><li>Data Architecture & Integration: Architect and implement robust integrations between core platforms (Google Ads) and client data environments (BigQuery) to enable advanced functionality.</li><li>Rapid Prototyping: Transition quickly from concept to code, developing working prototypes, such as a return-rate prediction model or inventory bidding strategies to address immediate client needs and test new SEM hypotheses.</li><li>Technical Auditing & Performance: Conduct deep-dive audits of SEM account structures and data flows to identify technical inefficiencies, proposing scalable, code-based solutions that enhance delivery and account health.</li><li>Strategic Workshops: Facilitate action-oriented consulting sessions with clients and internal teams to translate high-level search goals into tangible technical roadmaps and automated workflows.</li><li>Technical Ownership & Reliability: Take full responsibility for the stability and performance of critical operational components, including feed management and custom scripts, ensuring they provide "technical insurance" for the client's media spend.</li><li>Knowledge Scaling & Mentorship: Mentor specialists on technical SEM tactics and document best practices to build a repository of reusable solutions and foster a culture of continuous technical learning.</li></ul>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR ✔️<ul><li>Experience: 4+ years of experience in the digital marketing ecosystem.</li><li>SEM Technical Expertise: Comprehensive hands-on experience with SEM and feed management tools.</li><li>Scripting & Automation: Ability to write and debug code (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, SQL) specifically for marketing automation and data manipulation.</li><li>Platform Stack: Strong working knowledge of Google Ads Scripts, Google Cloud services (BigQuery, Cloud Run), and API integrations for marketing platforms.</li><li>Analytical Mindset: Expertise in using GA4 and BigQuery to analyse large datasets and turn those insights into automated optimisation logic.</li><li>Product Mindset: Ability to build solutions following internal standards, ensuring tools can be productized or integrated into internal platforms like Alvie.</li><li>Strategic Communication: Excellent skills in presenting technical solutions to C-level stakeholders, turning complex data narratives into clear business initiatives.</li><li>Self-Leadership: Highly self-driven, proactive, and able to manage complex technical projects independently.</li><li>Emerging Tech Curiosity: A forward-leaning mindset regarding AI/Machine Learning applications within performance marketing.</li></ul>WHAT WE OFFER 🌟 You can read our full offering in our <a target="_blank" href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSBLXwvVg6Hswyorvcyritm6sCCxhKKxZ96MOVDV5W7PTHqnxUWD62SRTSnKSxOTjtt4I9jtR19YP2i/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000&slide=id.g36120f1031d_0_323">handbook</a>.<ul><li>An intense learning environment where you will be able to grow and develop your skills and passions alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.</li><li>A culture that is built on collaboration, trust and innovation. We value having fun together - that’s why we also have regular afterworks, team events and a yearly festival.</li><li>Transparent salary bands - check it out below on our site!</li><li>30 days paid leave, flexible public holidays, parental pay, a solid pension scheme and key insurance. Our different offices also offer different perks such as massage, health care contributions, free book orders, healthy snacks & great coffee, EAP programs and your choice of PC or Mac.</li><li>A diverse environment with a high focus on inclusion and belonging. We speak 46 native languages around Precis, and our internal inclusion score is 4.5 out of 5.<hr><blockquote>To make things as smooth as possible, please ensure your CV is in English.We update all candidates on their applications by email. If you don't receive an email from us, please check your spam folder.</blockquote></li></ul>

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