Engineering Manager, Buying & Optimization

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of core backend systems: data models, queries, and GraphQL APIs that power media buying and campaign execution.
• Partner closely with Product Management to translate often complex media buying needs into well-defined technical requirements, execution plans, and milestones.
• Ensure the team achieves 99.9%+ uptime for Campaign Execution services, including campaign/order processing, and traffic delivery.
• Drive strong execution practices including sprint planning, prioritization, dependency management, and delivery commitments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership through architectural guidance, design reviews, and code quality standards—while remaining close enough to the work to unblock teams.
• Continuously identify and pay down technical debt that could compromise reliability, scalability, or developer velocity.
• Foster a healthy, inclusive, high‑ownership culture where engineers feel empowered to improve systems, processes, and the customer experience.
• Manage and develop engineers through regular 1:1s, coaching, feedback, and career development conversations, fostering accountability and growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including minimum 2 years in an engineering management role, preferably in a startup environment.
• Experience in AdTech, with expertise in programmatic and CTV streaming advertising (linear TV experience is a strong plus).
• Strong technical background in data modeling, APIs, and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Python, AWS, Airflow, and queuing systems.
• Data driven decision making: experience defining and using metrics/SLAs to guide priorities and measure impact.
• Strong communicator with excellent people skills to interact with various teams inside the company.

Benefits

• Total compensation ($185,000 - $210,000)
• Equity compensation
• Health insurance coverage for you and your dependents
• 401K, FSA, and commuter benefits
• $150 monthly spending account
• $1,000 annual continued education benefit
• $500 Newbie Productivity Perk
• Unlimited PTO and sick days
• Monthly Company Wellness Day Off
• Snacks, drinks, and catered lunches at the office
• Team building events