Director of Engineering

About the Role

The engineering team at MonetizeMore is the backbone of its ad tech infrastructure, supporting over 150,000 websites and apps worldwide. The Director of Engineering will work closely with the Product Management leadership to ensure that engineering pods operate as empowered, cross-functional teams focused on delivering customer outcomes. This role requires a deep understanding of modern cloud architecture, distributed systems, and the ability to make smart technical decisions that align with the company's goals.

Given the company's rapid growth and its pioneering work in ad technology, this role presents a unique opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to leave a lasting impact. The ability to manage and scale a diverse, fully remote team while maintaining a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and psychological safety is paramount.

What You Will Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineering managers and software engineers.
• Develop and maintain a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and psychological safety within the engineering team.
• Structure engineering pods for maximum autonomy and alignment, ensuring clear career ladders and effective succession planning.
• Collaborate with Product Management leadership to ensure engineering teams are focused on customer outcomes.
• Oversee the architectural integrity, security, and performance of the company's ad tech infrastructure.
• Balance the delivery of new features with the continuous modernization of the codebase, optimizing infrastructure costs.
• Establish and monitor core engineering metrics to identify and eliminate development bottlenecks.
• Lead the strategic adoption of AI-augmented development tools to enhance development efficiency and code quality.
• Quantify the impact of modernization initiatives on cycle times, deployment frequency, and delivery velocity.
• Maintain robust data privacy, compliance, and security standards across all engineering operations.
• 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 integrating AI into development processes.
• Strong leadership and mentorship skills.
• Ability to make smart technical decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term strategy.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with ad tech infrastructure and platforms.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security regulations.
• Familiarity with AI-driven development tools and methodologies.
• Certification in engineering management or a related field.
• Experience with global, remote teams and managing diverse talent.

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work with a global pioneer in ad technology.
• Absolute location autonomy and flexible global schedules.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance and wellness programs.
• Remote stipend for home office setup and continuous learning opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, culture-first work environment.

• Develop a strong understanding of cloud architecture: Be prepared to discuss modern cloud architecture and how you've applied it in previous roles.
• Highlight your experience with AI integration: Showcase any experience you have with integrating AI into development processes and how it improved efficiency and quality.
• Prepare examples of team growth and mentorship: Be ready to provide specific examples of how you've grown and mentored engineering teams in the past.
• Emphasize your ability to balance technical strategy with organizational design: Discuss how you navigate the complexities of technical decision-making and team management.
• Research MonetizeMore's technology stack and be prepared to discuss it: Show your interest in the company by learning about its ad tech infrastructure and platforms.
• Practice discussing data privacy and security: Be prepared to talk about your experience with data privacy and security regulations and how you ensure compliance in your team.
• Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills: Prepare examples of how you've analyzed problems and developed effective solutions in your previous roles.