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 rendering, building innovative ad products, and monetizing video content. 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
• Lead technical strategy and execution to improve video experience and video monetization on the company's websites.
• Define and drive the development of the direct advertising product.
• Continuously enhance the overall ad experience and user experience on fandom websites.
• Champion and implement 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 rendering and delivering.
• Strong technical background in frontend systems and web development.
• Experience with programming languages such as TypeScript, JavaScript, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Bonus Points

• Knowledge of ad tech standards, frameworks (OpenRTB, IAB), and consent management systems.

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: www.fandom.com.

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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