Director of Engineering, Ads

At Branch, we’re transforming how brands and users interact across digital platforms. Our mobile marketing and deep linking solutions are trusted to deliver seamless experiences that increase ROI, decrease wasted spend, and eliminate siloed attribution. Our Branch team consists of smart, humble, and collaborative people who value ownership over all. Everything we do is centered around creating a... great product, team, and company that lives and breathes our motto: Build Together, Grow Together, Win Together. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering, Ads to join our team. In this role, you will lead the innovation and strategy for the ads measurement space, driving the development and delivery of cutting-edge solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and industry partners to tackle today's advertising challenges, ensuring our offerings remain at the forefront of the industry. As a Director of Engineering, Ads, you’ll get to: • Innovation and Strategy: Collaborate with product teams to drive innovation and strategy within the ads measurement space, identifying opportunities for advancement and growth. • Leadership by Example: Take an active, hands-on role in the product development lifecycle, guiding and inspiring the engineering team through your leadership and technical expertise. • Team Building: Build and lead a world-class engineering team, focusing on hiring and retaining top-level talent to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. • Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner with product, sales, operations, legal, and security teams, as well as industry partners, to develop forward-thinking solutions that address current and future advertising challenges. • End-to-End Ownership: Own the entire product lifecycle from conception to delivery, ensuring performance optimization, timely delivery, and alignment with business objectives. • Data Transformation: Drive business transformation by utilizing your expertise in Data Science, Machine Learning, and Anomaly Detection to enhance our processes and systems. • Customer Engagement: Foster strong customer relationships and support sales enablement for major brands, ensuring high levels of engagement and satisfaction. You’ll Be a Good Fit If You Have • Experience: 10+ years of experience in Engineering, including 5+ years at a director-level or line-of-business management experience. • Education: BS in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or equivalent work experience. • Delivery: Proven track record in delivering complex roadmaps and managing large-scale projects. • Innovation: Demonstrated creativity and innovation, with the ability to balance visionary thinking with practical execution. • Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an agile environment, with familiarity in other development methodologies. • Communication: Strong organizational, planning, and communication skills, with the ability to present and influence at the executive level. • Ad Tech Experience: Familiarity with the ad tech ecosystem and proven track record of success with one or more companies within the ecosystem. • Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of web, mobile, and emerging platforms/technologies, with a passion for data-driven products and solutions. • Hands-On Implementation: Experience overseeing and directly contributing to technical implementations. Why Join Us: This is an opportunity to lead a best-in-class engineering team and shape the future of advertising technology. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and a proven track record in delivering impactful solutions, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact on our organization and the industry. This role is 100% remote in North Carolina. This role is not eligible for remote work in any other location.This position is required to be remote in North Carolina. Branch is not open to supporting relocation at this time. This role does not qualify for US Visa support. A Little Bit About Us • Branch is funded by investors such as NEA, Founders Fund, and Playground Global. • We are headquartered in Palo Alto, CA with teams around the globe. • Diversity at Branch ranks in the top 10% for similarly sized companies (by Comparably). • In 2022, 2023 and 2024 we were recognized as one of Forbes Best Startups and certified by Great Places to Work. • We have more than 3 billion monthly users and are partnered with over 100,000 apps. If you think you’d be a good fit for this role, we’d love for you to apply! At Branch, we strive to create an inclusive culture that encourages people from all walks of life to bring their unique, diverse perspectives to work. We aim every day to build an environment that empowers us all to do the best work of our careers, and we can’t wait to show you what we have to offer! 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