Senior Manager Software Engineer, Fandom
Ad Tech
$168-250k
+equity
Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
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Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
$168-250k
+equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To understand, inform, entertain and celebrate fans by building the best entertainment and gaming communities, services and experiences.
Role
Who you are
- 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
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Our take
Fandoms are on the rise, with companies and cultural brands recognizing the lucrative potential of increased fan engagement and increasingly courting audiences with additional content. Fandom (previously Wikia) is a company leveraging this trend by providing a mainstream multi-platform home for the rise of fan-targeted content and experiences through a multi-property, multimedia business.
Fandom has more than 350 million monthly active users and 250,000 wiki communities. Its advertising revenue model, in an industry defined by internet participation and loyal engagement, has been an astute move from the start and has helped propel it to a leading position, as have a spate of multimedia and media asset acquisitions since 2018.
New features long requested by the community rolled out in 2022, including Interactive Wiki Maps and Fandom Trivia. Fandom is still working on evolving map tools and implementing further new features, such as custom map markers and more. This will provide its community with more immersive opportunities for fan exploration, with the company aiming to attract new users to continue its growth.
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Insights
Many candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
-3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jun 2018
$106.4m
SERIES E
Aug 2014
$15m
SERIES D
Total funding: $161.4m
Company benefits
- Robust health plans
- Flexible time off
- Retirement programs including 401k match
- Paid parental leave
- Learning resources
- Paid volunteer time
Company values
- We serve a global community
- We build experiences
- We bring joy
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
Articles
Leadership
Jimmy Wales
(Co-founder & Owner)Founded Wikipedia. Was Executive Chairman at The People's Operator. Has been a Board Member of the Wikimedia Foundation for over 18 years. Is the Founder & CEO of WikiTribune.
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