Manager Software Engineering (AdTech)

5 Months ago • 8 Years + • Software Development & Engineering

Job Summary

Job Description

As Engineering Manager for Fandom's AdTech team, you'll lead the development of ad targeting, privacy compliance, and performance monitoring systems. This role requires strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong leadership to build scalable, reliable systems that optimize revenue and ensure compliance (GDPR, CCPA). Responsibilities include defining technical strategy, overseeing system development (ad tracking, monitoring, alerting, data analysis), mentoring engineers, fostering a high-performing team culture, and collaborating with cross-functional teams (product, analytics, ad operations). You will champion best practices in software development and align team objectives with business goals.
Must have:
  • 8+ years software engineering experience (3+ years management)
  • Experience with ad tracking, monitoring, alerting systems
  • Backend systems, data engineering, privacy compliance expertise
  • Python, JavaScript, or similar language proficiency
  • AWS or GCP cloud platform knowledge
  • Ad tech standards (OpenRTB, IAB), consent management systems knowledge
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Perks:
  • MacBook Pro
  • Free online courses & books
  • Company stock options
  • Company swag
  • Cafeteria benefit program
  • VTO (Voluntary Time Off)
  • Flexible work hours & time-off
  • Employee Interest Groups

Job Details

About this Role

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for ad tech and love leading teams to solve challenging problems, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Ad Tech Team, which plays a critical role in ad targeting, privacy compliance, and ad performance monitoring. This role combines strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive the development of systems that ensure compliance, improve revenue, and resolve ad performance issues through robust tracking and alerting solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions while fostering a high-performing team culture.

You Will...

Technical Leadership

  • Define and execute the technical strategy for ad targeting, privacy compliance, and ad performance monitoring systems.
  • Oversee the development of systems for ad tracking, monitoring, alerting, and data analysis to optimize revenue and identify ad performance issues.
  • Champion best practices in software development, experimentation, and agile methodologies.

Team Development & Talent Management

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers, fostering an inclusive and innovative environment.
  • Provide career guidance and clear performance expectations to ensure team success.

Operational Efficiency

  • Drive the creation of scalable, efficient, and reliable systems to monitor and improve ad performance.
  • Ensure that solutions adhere to privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and incorporate effective consent management.

Strategic AdTech Vision & Execution

  • Align team objectives with business goals and develop actionable roadmaps to achieve them.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends in ad tech and incorporate them into team strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with product, analytics, and ad operations teams to refine ad targeting strategies and improve the ad experience.
  • Effectively communicate with stakeholders to align priorities and resolve roadblocks.

You Have...

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing scalable systems for ad tracking, monitoring, and alerting.
  • Strong technical background in backend systems, data engineering, and privacy compliance.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
  • Knowledge of ad tech standards, frameworks (OpenRTB, IAB), and consent management systems.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for mentoring engineers and building high-performing teams.

Benefits & Perks

  • MacBook Pro and all the gear you need for work
  • Free access to a multitude of popular online courses and books sponsored by our company
  • Company stock options
  • Company swag packages
  • Cafeteria Benefit Program (including private medical care, gym membership, shopping/wellness bonus, etc.)
  • VTO (Voluntary Time Off) - a day off every quarter for volunteering non-profit
  • Frequent team bonding events
  • Flexible work hours & time-off
  • Employee Interest and Hobby Groups supported by our company
  • Open, energetic and fan-focused, international work environment

About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 350 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms. Fandom’s Gaming division manages the online video game retailer Fanatical. Fandom Productions, the content arm of Fandom, enhances the fan experience through curated editorial coverage and branded content from trusted and established publishing brands Gamespot, TV Guide and Metacritic, along with its Emmy-nominated Honest Trailers and the weekly video news program The Loop. For more information follow @getfandom or visit:.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.

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About The Company

At Fandom, you'll work to help people find new ways to celebrate their passions. You could be helping to build a new community around the latest hit show, writing articles or shooting videos that help fans learn how to beat their favorite video game, or connecting advertisers with one of the biggest and most unique fan communities on the web. And you'll do it all at a company that lets you be you. Because you're awesome. (We're big fans!)

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