Director of Engineering - Carter at ShyftLabs

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AdTech, Retail MediaIndustries

Requirements

10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the adtech or martech industry
Strong background in building and scaling complex systems, including ad platforms, data engines, and real-time bidding systems. Tools include but are not limited to AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, Airflow, and Python
Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development
Demonstrated success in aligning engineering initiatives with business goals and driving measurable outcomes
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment, with a proactive and adaptable mindset
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Adtech experience

Responsibilities

Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Carter’s product roadmap and business objectives
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions across our adtech stack
Work closely with Product Management, Data Science, and other departments to prioritize initiatives and ensure seamless execution
Implement and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance productivity and product quality
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain Carter’s competitive edge
Ensure that all engineering practices adhere to the highest standards of data privacy and security

Skills

AdTech

Engineering Leadership

Team Management

Scalable Systems

Data Engineering

Ad Servers

Privacy Engineering

Security Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

ShyftLabs

Data-driven decision-making solutions for organizations

About ShyftLabs

ShyftLabs helps organizations adopt a data-first approach to their decision-making processes. Their services focus on establishing systems that enable companies to make quicker and more informed decisions based on data analysis. This approach allows businesses to gain insights that can keep them ahead of their competitors. Unlike other companies that may offer generic consulting services, ShyftLabs emphasizes the importance of data in driving decisions, ensuring that organizations can leverage their data effectively to enhance their strategic planning and operational efficiency.

None, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, ConsultingIndustries

11-50Employees

Director of Engineering - Carter at ShyftLabs

Requirements

Responsibilities

Skills

ShyftLabs

About ShyftLabs

Benefits

Health Insurance

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Increased competition from startups offering innovative, cost-effective solutions.

Growing demand for in-house analytics teams reducing reliance on consultants.

Rapid AI advancements may outpace ShyftLabs' current technology offerings.

Differentiation

ShyftLabs specializes in data governance, warehousing, and predictive analysis services.

The firm empowers organizations with a data-first approach for decision-making.

ShyftLabs establishes processes for faster, insightful decisions to outpace competition.

Upsides

Increased demand for data governance due to stricter privacy regulations.

Growing interest in predictive analytics in retail for inventory optimization.

Rising adoption of cloud-based BI tools among SMEs for cost-effectiveness.

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