Senior Manager Software Engineer, Fandom
Ad Tech
$168-250k
+equity
Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
Open for applications
Fan platform for entertainment and gaming
501-1000 employees
Open for applications
$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.
In 2022, Fandom introduced highly anticipated features such as Interactive Wiki Maps and Fandom Trivia. The platform continues to enhance its map tools and plans to roll out additional features, including custom map markets. These updates are exciting, and ones that are sure to bring even more users and drive further growth for the site.
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Insights
Few 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: Connections with our fans, creators, and partners is at our cour, all grounded in inclusivity
- We build experiences: We imagine, improve, and deliver solutions
- We bring joy: We celebrate our fandoms, our teammates, and the work we do
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Perkins Miller
(CEO)Alongside serving as the CEO of Fandom, they are an Independent Director at Herbalife. Previously a General Manager of North America at StubHub and an Independent Director at Acquisio. They also worked at the NFL as a Chief Digital Officer and the Head of Media Operations and at WWE as an Executive VP of Digital Media.
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