Director of Engineering
WFA Digital Insight
As the demand for skilled engineering leaders continues to rise, with a 25% increase in remote tech roles in the past year, MonetizeMore's Director of Engineering position stands out. With over 150,000 websites and apps relying on their ad monetization solutions, this role requires a seasoned leader who can scale and mature global engineering teams. Candidates should be well-versed in modern cloud architecture, AI integration, and possess excellent leadership skills. Before applying, consider the challenges of managing a 100% remote team and the importance of a strong engineering culture.
Job Description
## About the Role As a Director of Engineering at MonetizeMore, you will be responsible for leading, scaling, and maturing the global engineering organization. This role is crucial in driving the company's mission to power ad monetization for over 150,000 websites and apps globally. You will be working closely with the Product Management leadership to ensure engineering teams operate as empowered, cross-functional units focused on customer outcomes. The engineering team at MonetizeMore is a 100% remote, culture-first organization driven by four core values: Integrity, Enterprising, Kaizen (Continuous Improvement), and Collaboration. As the Director of Engineering, you will be expected to foster a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and psychological safety within the team. You will be reporting to the senior leadership and will be responsible for making strategic decisions that impact the overall direction of the company's engineering operations.
## What You Will Do - Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse, fully remote engineering team - Structure engineering pods for maximum autonomy and alignment, ensuring clear career ladders and effective succession planning - Partner closely with Product Management leadership to ensure engineering pods operate as empowered, cross-functional teams - Oversee the architectural integrity, security, and performance of high-volume, low-latency ad tech infrastructure - Balance the delivery of new features with the continuous modernization of the codebase, ensuring infrastructure costs are optimized - Maintain robust data privacy, compliance, and security standards across all engineering operations - Establish and monitor core engineering metrics to identify and eliminate development bottlenecks - Lead the strategic adoption of AI-augmented development tools to eliminate developer toil - Quantify the impact of modernization initiatives, demonstrating clear improvements in cycle times, deployment frequency, and overall delivery velocity - Foster a world-class remote engineering culture with high retention and clear alignment with business goals
## What We Are Looking For - 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5+ years managing engineering managers in a fast-growing SaaS, Ad Tech, or high-data volume environment - Proven track record of managing and scaling highly aligned, culturally diverse, 100% remote engineering teams - Deep understanding of modern cloud architecture and distributed systems - Experience with AI integration and machine learning - Strong leadership and communication skills - Ability to make smart technical decisions and balance short-term and long-term goals - Experience with Agile development methodologies - Proficiency in Excel and other productivity tools
## Nice to Have - Experience with DORA or SPACE frameworks - Knowledge of code assistants, automated testing, and documentation agents - Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and DevOps practices - Certification in engineering management or a related field
## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and benefits package - Flexible global schedules and remote work arrangements - Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge ad tech company - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Professional development and growth opportunities - Access to the latest tools and technologies - Health and wellness programs - Retirement savings plan
How to Stand Out
- To stand out as a candidate, highlight your experience in managing remote teams and scaling engineering operations.
- Be prepared to discuss your technical expertise in cloud architecture, AI integration, and modern cloud architecture.
- Show a deep understanding of the company's products and services, and explain how you can contribute to their growth and success.
- Emphasize your ability to make smart technical decisions and balance short-term and long-term goals.
- Be prepared to provide examples of your leadership and communication skills, and explain how you foster a culture of accountability and technical excellence within your team.
- Research the company's values and mission, and explain how your own values and approach to leadership align with theirs.
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