Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Technical Director - Ad Tech
Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Irvine, California, United States, 92620
We are looking for an engineering leader for the MobilityWare Advertising Technology group. The Ad Tech group at MobilityWare is building a suite of client and server technologies to deliver advertising to our huge audience of engaged players worldwide.
Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.As Technical Director you will manage and drive the strategic direction for team leads, helping them in developing, task planning, and leading both on the technical and organizational aspects, and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.RESPONSIBILITIESOwn technical design and be responsible for the development and operational execution of the advertising technology services.Create a working environment where top technical talent will thrive.Lead your team to deliver a top-tier suite of products & services that will delight our advertisers and customers.Work closely with senior product owners and stakeholders to help execute the core product roadmap.Direct, guide, and review the work of the Ads engineering team.Oversee projects from idea conception and strategy development to deployment, production, and operations.Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of platforms.Work closely with product stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into high-performance, scalable architectures and measurable outcomes.Partner with Product Management to own the Ads engineering roadmap.Collaborate with Advertising Operations team and Game teams to extend, maintain, scale, and operate MobilityWare’s Ad Server.Partner with Program Management to produce project schedules and communicate progress.Align software engineering practices and products with measurable business objectives.This is a hands-on role. You’ll lead your team by example, architecting systems, creating POCs to demonstrate ideas, conducting peer code reviews, and contributing to production systems support.QUALIFICATIONSFormal degree (BS or MS) in CS, Math or technical field, or equivalent experience.Previous relevant experience as a Software Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or Director of Engineering.A minimum of 10 years working in software engineering.Required knowledge of advertising technologies such as Data Management Platforms (DMPs), Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs), Ad Exchanges & Real Time Bidding (RTB).Required experience working on highly scalable web services.Strong architecture design skills especially using cloud technologies.Prior 5+ years of development experience in Java/EE technologies.Strong knowledge of Agile project management principles and how it applies to software engineering practice from development to version control, code review, artifact creation, release management.Knowledge of and desire to work in a DevOps oriented software organization with the ability to design, deploy, and support a full-stack service solution in the cloud.A Little Bit About Us:MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a new studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world.MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.Growth, growth, growth - we are growing, and we would love for you to join us on the ride.Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare’s total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. The annual base salary pay range for this role is $210,000-$255,000.
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Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application.As Technical Director you will manage and drive the strategic direction for team leads, helping them in developing, task planning, and leading both on the technical and organizational aspects, and report directly to the Chief Technology Officer.RESPONSIBILITIESOwn technical design and be responsible for the development and operational execution of the advertising technology services.Create a working environment where top technical talent will thrive.Lead your team to deliver a top-tier suite of products & services that will delight our advertisers and customers.Work closely with senior product owners and stakeholders to help execute the core product roadmap.Direct, guide, and review the work of the Ads engineering team.Oversee projects from idea conception and strategy development to deployment, production, and operations.Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of platforms.Work closely with product stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into high-performance, scalable architectures and measurable outcomes.Partner with Product Management to own the Ads engineering roadmap.Collaborate with Advertising Operations team and Game teams to extend, maintain, scale, and operate MobilityWare’s Ad Server.Partner with Program Management to produce project schedules and communicate progress.Align software engineering practices and products with measurable business objectives.This is a hands-on role. You’ll lead your team by example, architecting systems, creating POCs to demonstrate ideas, conducting peer code reviews, and contributing to production systems support.QUALIFICATIONSFormal degree (BS or MS) in CS, Math or technical field, or equivalent experience.Previous relevant experience as a Software Engineering Manager, Technical Director, or Director of Engineering.A minimum of 10 years working in software engineering.Required knowledge of advertising technologies such as Data Management Platforms (DMPs), Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs), Ad Exchanges & Real Time Bidding (RTB).Required experience working on highly scalable web services.Strong architecture design skills especially using cloud technologies.Prior 5+ years of development experience in Java/EE technologies.Strong knowledge of Agile project management principles and how it applies to software engineering practice from development to version control, code review, artifact creation, release management.Knowledge of and desire to work in a DevOps oriented software organization with the ability to design, deploy, and support a full-stack service solution in the cloud.A Little Bit About Us:MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a new studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world.MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the third year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.Growth, growth, growth - we are growing, and we would love for you to join us on the ride.Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation for this role. The range listed is just one component of MobilityWare’s total compensation package for employees, which may also include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, certifications, location, business needs, or market demands. This range is based on a full-time position. This range may be modified in the future. The annual base salary pay range for this role is $210,000-$255,000.
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