Engineering Director, OpenX

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (Ph.D. a plus)
• 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years leading multiple engineering teams
• Prior experience in the ad tech ecosystem or similar high-performance domains
• Proven track record of delivering complex AI/ML-driven products at scale, ideally in high-throughput, low-latency environments
• Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including system architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure
• Experience managing large codebases, setting technical direction, and instituting best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills — able to effectively engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable

• OpenX seeks a Director, Engineering with experience in the ad tech programmatic ecosystem to lead multiple engineering teams focused on building and scaling AI-powered products
• This is a strategic leadership role within the Outcomes and Optimizations organization, responsible for driving the technical direction and delivery of AI-centric solutions that power OpenX’s media platform
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners across Engineering, Data Science, Product, and Business to turn cutting-edge AI research into production-ready systems
• Define and drive the O&O technical strategy and vision in close partnership with Product leadership
• Lead multiple high-performing engineering teams, setting clear goals and ensuring the timely delivery of robust, scalable software solutions
• Collaborate with Data Science leadership to translate research and models into production-grade systems
• Ensure technical excellence through best practices in software design, code quality, observability, and automation
• Foster a strong engineering culture of innovation, accountability, mentorship, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with engineering leadership to drive consistency across the platform and software development lifecycle (SDLC), establishing standards and practices that support scalability and long-term growth
• Partner with business stakeholders to align engineering priorities with company goals and deliver measurable impact