Engineering Director

Company at a Glance OpenX is focused on unleashing the full economic potential of digital media companies. We do this by making digital advertising markets and technologies that are designed to deliver optimal value to publishers and advertisers on every ad served across all screens. At OpenX, we have built a team that is uniquely experienced in designing and operating high-scale ad marketplaces, and we are constantly on the lookout for thoughtful, creative executors who are as fascinated as we are about finding new ways to apply a blend of market design, technical innovation, operational excellence, and empathetic partner service to the frontiers of digital advertising. 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. The role, while remote, is schedule-centered in the US Eastern time zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms like GCP, AWS, or Azure
• Experience with modern languages and frameworks such as Python, and Go
• Experience partnering with Data Science and Product teams to deliver AI/ML capabilities

Pursuant to any state, local ordinance, or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation. OpenX is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For all applicants, the base salary range is noted above, per year + bonus + equity + benefits. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. A summary of our benefits, which include medical, dental, vision, 401k, equity and more, can be viewed here: https://www.openx.com/company/careers/ A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. OpenX VALUES Our five company values form a solid bedrock serving to define us as a group and guide the company. Our values remind us that how we do things often matters as much as what we do. WE ARE ONE We are one team. There are no exceptions. We are a group of strong and diverse individuals unified by a shared mission. We embrace challenges and win together as a team. We respect and care about our colleagues and cultivate an inclusive culture WE ARE CUSTOMER CENTRIC We innovate on behalf of our customers. We understand, respect, and listen carefully to our customers. We build great products to solve our customers’ problems. We manage our customers’ expectations clearly and honestly. We are a trusted partner to all of our customers - we act with integrity at all times. We care. OPENX IS OURS We are all owners of OpenX We all have a voice to improve OpenX We stake our personal and professional reputations on the excellence of our work We are not interested in just "doing our jobs"; we take ownership to drive results WE ARE AN OPEN BOOK We understand and respect what each of us does. We are eager to teach and share what we know with others, both internally and externally. We are eager to learn from others and we ask questions internally and externally. WE EVOLVE FAST We take responsible risks and own and learn from our mistakes. We recognize and repeat success. We actively seek out and provide constructive feedback. We adapt quickly and embrace change. We tackle growth and learning with real urgency. We are endlessly curious. OpenX TRAITS Our three traits capture what makes a great team member at OpenX. HUMBLE Ideal team players are humble and demonstrate integrity. They put the team's success above their own, share credit generously, and value collective achievements. They are self-assured, open to coaching, and committed to continuous learning. DRIVEN Ideal team players are results-driven and motivated. They are curious, always seeking more to do, learn, and take on. As proactive problem-solvers, they take initiative without needing external motivation. They continuously think about the next steps and opportunities for improvement. SMART Ideal team players are smart and possess the intellectual acumen to understand the complexities of our organization and industry. They are interpersonally intelligent, good communicators, and exemplify sound judgment in their interactions across the company to foster a collaborative environment. OpenX is committed to equal employment opportunities. It is a fundamental principle at OpenX not to discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, gender identity/transgender status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and other protected characteristic as established by law. OpenX Applicant Privacy Policy Applicants can review our Applicant Privacy Policy at any time by visiting the following link: https://www.openx.com/privacy-center/applicant-privacy-policy/. Effective Date: November 21, 2024