We are looking for a VP of R&D to spearhead our technology development and expand our engineering capabilities. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires significant ad tech experience, a passion for tackling complex problems, and the ability to build effective and scalable R&D teams.
Responsibilities:
* **Strategic Leadership:** * Define and implement the technology vision and roadmap to support business objectives. * Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize and develop impactful R&D initiatives. * **Team Management:** * Lead, mentor, and scale a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence. * Improve collaboration across engineering, product, and other teams to deliver robust solutions. * **Technology and Innovation:** * Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable ad tech platforms and solutions, focusing on performance optimization and real-time decision-making. * Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain a competitive advantage. * Promote best practices in software development, system architecture, and testing to ensure reliability and scalability. * **Operational Excellence:** * Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor the performance of the R&D team and projects. * Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, such as automation and process optimization. * Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all R&D projects.
Requirements:
* 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (e.g., VP R&D, CTO, Director of Engineering). * Experience building and leading teams in ad tech, real-time bidding (RTB), or programmatic advertising is highly desirable. * Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-performance systems.
**Technical Expertise:**
* In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern full-stack frameworks. * Expertise in scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, and big-data environments. * Familiarity with tools and practices for real-time decision-making and performance optimization.
**Leadership:**
* Exceptional ability to align technical initiatives with business goals. * A hands-on leader who can guide the team and engage in technical details when necessary. * Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with attention to detail and strategic vision.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-team collaboration and stakeholder management. * A collaborative mindset with the ability to balance innovation and execution.
If you are a tech-savvy leader and ad tech expert passionate about driving innovation and building world-class engineering solutions, we encourage you to apply!
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