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Director of Software Engineering, Android

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At Digital Turbine, we want to create simpler ways for consumers to discover the apps and content they love. Through our partnerships with leading carriers and OEMs, we create new frictionless experiences on smartphones that allow brands and advertisers to reach users at an unprecedented scale. In a rapidly changing industry, we are always looking to create better paths of discovery to connect consumers, publishers, and advertisers in the mobile ecosystem.
As the Director of Software Engineering, Android you will guide your teams to drive high-quality technical execution and operational excellence in the delivery of software solutions that meet business needs and maximize customer experience, growth and retention. The Director of Software Engineering has responsibility over a group of development teams spanning multiple technologies, with a focus on Android mobile application development. These teams carry out the analysis, design, development and implementation of large-scale software applications. The Director of Software Engineering ensures projects are completed within committed time and budget and are integrated with other software applications. The Director contributes to development policies, standards and procedures. The Director of Software Engineering manages the activities of individual contributors and supervisors within a business domain with accountability for objectives and key results.
Primary Responsibilities of the Director of Software Engineering:

Manage the development teams' performance in the delivery of solutions including:
All aspects of software engineering: requirements collection and refinement, design, code and test
Implementation of product features in collaboration with product owners and business stakeholders
Deployment of Agile / Scrum methodology to deliver high-quality software releases
Development of awesome software that improves not only our business but moves the industry as a whole
Planning for, mentoring and coaching of individual and professional development of staff software engineers, quality engineers, and scrum masters
Drive organization initiatives including Agile process maturity, automated testing, continuous integration, continuous delivery and continuous documentation
Maintain alignment of teams to business and technical delivery expectations, and act as a point of contact for escalations and leadership communications
Refine and mature sometimes ambiguous / conceptual requirements and guide the technical team to implement solutions through solid engineering practice
Be unafraid to get hands dirty and expertly work side by side with other engineers to code, commit, PR and merge to deliver product
Identify and convert opportunities to evaluate new technologies and drive adoption to enhance business outcomes

Basic Qualifications of the Director of Software Engineering:

7+ years of experience developing Android applications in a team environment
Extensive knowledge of modern Android CI/CD practices and configuration management
10+ years of professional software engineering experience
5+ years of experience leading distributed software engineering teams in an IT/software field
Broad and demonstrated background in a wide variety of development tools, coding languages, source control, build management and other infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications of the Director of Software Engineering:

Extensive experience and thorough knowledge of Linux kernel and userland
Demonstrated familiarity with Android platform architecture and roadmap
Experience cooperatively developing solutions with OEMs to embed within their firmware
Previous work building Android (OSP) from source code
Experience with Android NDK or Android framework development
Exposure with Advertising Technology digital platforms (Google Ad Manager, DoubleClick for Publishers (DFP), etc.)
Experience designing fault tolerant and highly available distributed systems
Understanding of various security patterns & controls and passion for learning new technologies
Experience having managed and driven internal systems towards continuous improvement and operational efficiency, including instrumentation for reporting capabilities
Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science or work experience equivalent

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About Digital Turbine
Digital Turbine is the largest independent mobile growth platform and levels up the landscape for advertisers, publishers, carriers, and OEMs. By integrating a full ad stack with proprietary technology built into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, Digital Turbine supercharges advertising and monetization. As a titan of ad tech, we simplify mobile growth and monetization for publishers and advertisers.
The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London, Berlin, Singapore, Tel Aviv, and other cities serving top agency, app developer, and advertising markets. Listed on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for six consecutive years since 2015 and winner of Austin Chamber of Commerce's Company Culture in 2020.
Digital Turbine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives!

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Nathan Spotz

Head of Strategic Initiatives Group

INNOVATE THEN UNPLUG

Build the work life you want with supportive peers

Considering that Digital Turbine is a global business with global demands, it’s essential for employees to balance both personal and professional priorities, Nathan Spotz said. Luckily, the company makes it easy to do this, fostering a focus on communication, collaboration and trust. “This crew encourages each other to unplug and supports each other to make that possible,” Spotz said. “By offering this flexibility, the company also empowers and enables employees to take charge of their career journeys, which in turn also improves their impact towards the broader business.”

You have the opportunity to execute initiatives that impact DT’s bottom line while being empowered to own your desired career path.

Melinda Malone

Reporting Analyst

DRIVE THE CONVERSATION

Share your voice and help others do the same

Melinda Malone is proud of the fact that Digital Turbine gives a voice to all of its employees across the globe. Since joining the company in the fall of 2022, she has had the chance to take part in company-sponsored events honoring Black History Month, International Women’s Day and more. Malone added that DT’s global culture is also fostered by the DT Spark committee, which invites women and their allies from all regions to hold monthly discussions related to important topics, such as women’s health and motherhood. “I’m grateful for DT’s inclusivity and look forward to attending more DEI events in the future,” she said.

If you look around any DT office, meeting or function, you’ll see all types of individuals at all levels of the organization.

Anna Su

Senior Director of Creative Services

EMBRACE ADAPTABILITY

Continuously evolve in a resilient workplace

Throughout the eight-and-a-half years Anna Su has worked at Digital Turbine, she has seen the company continually adapt and find new opportunities to evolve. She aims to instill this resilience into the work she does each day. “I welcome chances to reset and re-evaluate how I work, question how things can be done better and push forward with a fresh set of ideas,” Su said. Driven by this ambition to grow, she and her peers work together to achieve common goals — and drive innovation.

I firmly believe in raising people up, recognizing great work and giving the team the autonomy to create and innovate in their own style.

What are Digital Turbine Perks + Benefits

Digital Turbine Benefits Overview

We know how important it is to reward our teams for the hard work and results they bring to the business, that’s why we offer great benefits and a total rewards program tailored to our employees around the world.

Total Rewards
This includes base salary, bonus or commission structure based on your role, top notch benefits and equity for EVERY employee in the company.

Flexible & Casual Environment
We hustle, we work hard, and we believe in freedom. We know life doesn’t happen on a fixed schedule, so we offer flexible hours to work when and how it’s best for you.

Comprehensive Coverage
Full medical, dental and vision coverage is provided as well as insurance on group, life, dependent and business travel.

Stock Options
We want EVERY employee to be a shareholder in Digital Turbine. Every new employee is granted stock options when they join the company and is eligible for discretionary option grants based on their performance.

Time Off
We want you to make the best decisions for your time and believe you should take time off when you need it. We offer unlimited vacation, parental leave, and a fully paid 12-week short-term disability.

Time Together
From tacos on Mondays to beer on Fridays, the company regularly takes breaks to gab and grab food. Each site has its own locally-inspired perks to keep our teams connected and having fun.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Our Digital Turbine Gives Back program focuses on creating measurable and substantial impact to the local community, nonprofits and employees

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Open office floor plan

Flexible work schedule

Remote work program

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Highly diverse management team

Mandated unconscious bias training

Diversity manifesto

Mean gender pay gap below 10%

Diversity employee resource groups

We actively foster & grow a safe learning environment for DT employees to engage in meaningful interactions that challenge us to break down barriers and inherent beliefs.

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mental health benefits

Financial & Retirement

401(K) matching

Company equity

We want EVERY employee to be a shareholder. Every new employee is granted stock options upon joining Digital Turbine and is eligible for discretionary option grants based on their performance.

Employee stock purchase plan

Everyone is granted stock options when they join the company.

Performance bonus

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Generous parental leave

Family medical leave

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Unlimited vacation policy

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Office Perks

Commuter benefits