Engineering Director, B2B

Hi, We're Centerfield.

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

The Opportunity...

As the Director of Engineering for our B2B division, you will be responsible for leading the technology strategy and execution for our business-focused products. This division is centered around selling products and services to other businesses, requiring a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the B2B landscape. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Leads and Vertical Business Leaders, to develop and implement both short-term and long-term strategies that align with our business goals. Your role will be critical in driving innovation, ensuring the scalability of our platforms, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring effective communication across all team members you oversee, as well as with cross-functional teams, to ensure alignment and that everyone is working toward the same objectives.

Experience in the lead generation business will be highly advantageous, particularly in understanding how to effectively sell leads/prospects to the right buyers and leveraging different levels or tiers in the process. A strong understanding of yield management processes is essential for building technology around revenue optimization to maximize business outcomes in a B2B environment.

How You'll Contribute...

• Lead and oversee all engineering efforts across our B2B platforms, ensuring the development and delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Collaborate closely with Product Leads and Vertical Business Leaders to define, align, and execute technology strategies that meet business objectives in selling business products and services to other businesses.
• Spearhead the development of short-term and long-term technology roadmaps that support our B2B initiatives.
• Foster a culture of innovation and excellence within the technology team, mentoring and developing engineers to achieve their full potential.
• Ensure seamless integration and collaboration between engineering, product management, design, and business units to conceptualize and deliver new features and products.
• Manage and optimize the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from prototyping and testing to deployment and maintenance.
• Champion best practices in software development, including Agile methodologies, and ensure adherence to industry standards in SEO, performance optimization, and security.
• Communicate effectively with all team members and cross-functional partners to ensure alignment and that everyone is working toward shared objectives.
• Leverage your understanding of lead generation, prospect sales, and yield management processes to drive business growth and optimize revenue through technology-driven solutions in a B2B context.

What We're Looking For...

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role, preferably within a B2B or enterprise environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Strong experience in collaborating across departments and aligning technology initiatives with business goals.
• Expertise in modern web technologies, including React, Next.js, NodeJS, GraphQL, and cloud platforms such as AWS/GCP.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering them on time and within budget.
• Experience in lead generation and a strong understanding of how to effectively sell leads/prospects to the right buyers, with knowledge of yield management processes to build technology around revenue optimization.
• Deep understanding of SEO, web performance optimization, and Core Web Vitals, with a commitment to continuous improvement in these areas.
• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into actionable technology solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of engineering leaders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams.

Life at Centerfield...

• This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to come into our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
• Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus
• Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave
• 401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1
• Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills
• Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks
• Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA)
• Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks
• Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training)
• Free onsite gym + locker rooms
• Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.)
• Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.)
• Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!

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Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. 

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