Sr Manager Software Engineer - Ad Tech

Posted 21 Hours Ago
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Expert/Leader
Digital Media
The Role
As a Senior Engineering Manager for Ad Tech, you will lead a team to innovate and enhance advertising technology. Responsibilities include developing technical strategies, overseeing scalable ad systems, collaborating across teams, and mentoring engineering talent while ensuring high-quality ad solutions.
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About this Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for ad tech and a collaborative approach to leadership? Do you enjoy leading diverse teams to tackle challenging problems and innovate for a better ad experience? If so, we’d love to connect with you! We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply and are eager to learn about your experiences.

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Ad Tech team and drive innovation in advertising technology to enhance monetization and improve ad experiences. In this role, you’ll use your engineering leadership and ad tech expertise to help us scale our platforms, optimize revenue opportunities, and set high standards for ad quality. You’ll collaborate with teams across product, analytics, and operations to deliver impactful solutions in the fast-paced world of online advertising.

You Will...

  • Technical Leadership
    • Develop and drive the technical strategy and roadmap for ad systems, including ad serving, integration with supply-side platforms (SSPs), and consent management solutions.
    • Foster a team culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
  • Team Development & Talent Growth
    • Lead and support a team of engineers delivering high-quality ad tech solutions, focusing on team empowerment and accountability.
    • Mentor and support engineering talent, promoting growth and career development.
  • Operational Efficiency
    • Oversee the development of scalable systems for ad monitoring, data privacy compliance, and real-time bidding.
    • Identify optimization opportunities in ad loading, viewability, and CPM to create a seamless ad experience.
  • Strategic AdTech Vision & Execution
    • Translate high-level business goals into actionable AdTech roadmaps across teams.
    • Anticipate ad tech trends to help shape the organization's technical vision and align team objectives with business needs.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
    • Develop and enhance ad monetization strategies by working closely with product managers, data engineers, and ad operations teams.
    • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to align priorities with the needs of our diverse audiences.

You Have...

  • 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
  • Experience in architecting and developing complex, high-performance ad systems.
  • Knowledge of ad tech frameworks (e.g., OpenRTB, VAST, IAB standards) and ad tech tools (e.g., Prebid.js, Amazon Ads, Google Ad Manager).
  • Strong technical foundation in web technologies, backend systems, and data engineering.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Node.js, Python, PHP, or similar.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to guide a team and foster a supportive work environment.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
  • Understanding data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and consent management systems is a plus.

Benefits & Perks

  • Salary Range = ($168k - $250k)
  • Vibrant team culture
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
  • Flexible working hours and time off
  • Equity & Retirement Programs, including 401K match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • International work environment with a start-up culture 

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 makes all employment decisions based on job requirements and individual qualifications.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Even if your experience doesn’t exactly match every requirement, we’d love to learn more about how your unique skills could make an impact in this role.

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Top Skills

JavaScript
Node.js
PHP
Python
The Company
Beverly Hills, CA
505 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

Fandom is a global entertainment media brand powered by fan passion. The fan-trusted source in entertainment, Fandom provides a home to explore, contribute to, and celebrate the world of pop culture. Whether looking for in-depth information on favorite fandoms or what’s buzzing in entertainment, Fandom has your pop culture curiosities covered through fan-expert knowledge and carefully curated and fun, original multi-platform content.
Fandom has a global audience of 200 million monthly uniques and encompasses over 400,000 fan communities. We currently feature more than 55 million pages of content, inclusive of video.

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