Director of Engineering, Activation at Samba TV

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AdTech, Media, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Based in SF, with the ability to work in a hybrid model (3 days/week in the office) and maintain a flexible schedule to ensure overlap with Europe-based teams
8-10+ years of overall software development experience, with a proven track record of designing and delivering complex, large-scale systems
At least 5 years of engineering management experience, with a proven track record of developing and managing other managers as well as ICs
Familiarity with fundamental concepts of the adtech ecosystem
Hands-on experience with digital ad targeting, and familiarity with both ID-based and contextual advertising technologies and methodologies
Proficiency with cloud computing environments, preferable AWS and Google Cloud
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining pipelines with large-scale ETL systems and data processing frameworks–preferably Spark or Databricks
Solid experience with API design, development, and maintenance, and a strong understanding of web application architecture
The proven ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies and support teams using them
Exceptional Leadership: An ability to inspire and develop technical talent, providing effective feedback and coaching to grow managers and leaders within your teams
Strategic Thinker: The capacity to generate and execute a long-term technical roadmap, making informed decisions about priority, scope, and trade-offs
Outstanding Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical information clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences
Data-Driven

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineering managers and individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence
Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Activation product suite, aligning with product and business objectives to deliver best-in-class advertising solutions
Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle for your teams, from strategic planning and prioritization to execution, deployment, and maintenance, establishing and enforcing best practices along the way
Drive the architectural evolution of our activation platforms, including the successful integration and future development of the Semasio activation technology stack
Partner closely with Product Management, Data Science, and other cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable, robust, and reliable technical designs and systems
Serve as a key technical voice in discussions with senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts, risks, and opportunities
Manage team resources, project timelines, and deliverables to ensure predictable and high-quality outcomes

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Team Mentorship

Technical Roadmap

Software Architecture

Ad Targeting

Data Integration

Activation Platforms

Semasio

Cross-functional Collaboration

Software Development Lifecycle

Samba TV

Audience measurement and analytics for smart TVs

About Samba TV

Samba TV provides audience measurement and insights for the television industry, focusing on the smart TV market. Their technology is integrated into 35 million TVs globally, allowing them to collect and analyze extensive viewership data. This data helps advertisers, broadcasters, and content creators understand viewer behavior and improve their advertising and content strategies. Samba TV's audience measurement system is significantly larger than traditional methods, offering more accurate data. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to their data and analytics, ensuring privacy compliance and giving viewers control over their data sharing. The goal of Samba TV is to enhance the television viewing experience through detailed insights and measurement services.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$44.4MTotal Funding

EARLY_VCCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Consumer SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Company Equity

Employee Discounts

Risks

Increasing competition from Roku and Amazon challenges Samba TV's market share.

Privacy-focused regulations may increase compliance costs for Samba TV.

Shift towards ad-free streaming services could reduce demand for advertising insights.

Differentiation

Samba TV partners with 20 smart TV brands, embedding technology in 35 million TVs.

Proprietary multi-source panel is 100 times larger than traditional measurement systems.

Offers comprehensive audience measurement and actionable insights for advertisers and content creators.

Upsides

Growing demand for cross-platform measurement solutions boosts Samba TV's market potential.

Acquisition of Semasio enhances capabilities in privacy-compliant contextual targeting.

Partnerships with digital audio platforms expand audience insights across media channels.

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