Engineering Manager, AdTech

At Arkadium our purpose is to have fun while creating fun - and that’s exactly what we’ve been doing for 20 years. We’re the creators behind the world’s most-played games. From the Solitaire that came on your Windows machine, to hundreds of other games you’ve come to know and love - you can find our games on Arkadium.com, iOS, Android, and lots of other big sites worldwide.

As a proud Evergreen business our values of Fierce Drive, Positive Energy and Living Full Lives are the driving force behind how we run and the choices we make.

We’re privately held (aka stable and reasonable about growth), founder-led (aka passionate about our craft) and we consistently rank as a “Best Place to Work” (aka not your typical games company).

We’ve been recognised by "Happiness Works 2023" in Portugal, "Crain's Best Places to Work 2022" and "Great Place to Work 2022 and 2023" in New York!

Interested in becoming an Arkadian? We’d love to hear from you!

Overview

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of talented engineers dedicated to ad technology, as well as DevOps, tooling, and automation. This includes direct oversight of software engineers, ensuring that our systems run smoothly, efficiently, and with optimal quality. You will work closely with the Director of Ad Operations and cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain robust ad tech solutions. Your experience with Consent Management Platforms (CMP) will be critical in navigating the complexities of compliance and data privacy within our advertising systems.

Responsibilities

• This role is estimated to be 75% individual contribution and 25% management.
• Oversee and lead a team of software engineers in ad tech and other technical fields, handling recruitment, performance management, and professional development.

• Oversee the development and maintenance of advertising systems, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Ad Operations, Product, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and priorities, ensuring that business needs are converted into technical solutions.

• Implement and maintain Consent Management Platforms (CMP) to ensure compliance with privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, etc.), prioritizing user trust and data security.

• Develop, refine, and enforce best practices for engineering, including code quality, testing, and deployment processes.

• Conduct regular code reviews and ensure adherence to security standards.

• Develop testing protocols that guarantee ad system stability and quality.

• Analyze performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to enhance ad tech solutions.

• Manage project timelines, ensuring the delivery of high-quality ad solutions on schedule.

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in ad tech to ensure the team remains innovative and effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.

• 3+ years of experience in ad tech engineering.

• Strong technical background in ad technologies, including experience with ad servers, SSPs, DSPs, and programmatic platforms.

• Proven experience working with:

• Programmatic advertising, RTB, and header bidding

• Consent Management Platforms (CMP)

• Google Publisher Tag (GPT)

• Google Ad Manager (GAM)

• Prebid.js

• Strong experience with HTML5, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

• Excellent front-end debugging experience that could involve debugging obfuscated JavaScript code.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and industry standards.

Desired Qualifications

• Technical knowledge of DevOps, tools development, and QA automation as this role oversees engineers in those fields.

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Familiarity with games or web platforms.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
• Health insurance coverage
• Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
• Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
• A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
• Summer Fridays: to have more fun in the sun
• The above benefits above may differ slightly depending on your location/country.

For candidates based in the Lisbon area of Portugal, this role will initially be remote. However, starting in Q1 2025, this role will transition to a hybrid model, requiring some in-person presence. For candidates located outside the Lisbon area in Portugal, a different cadence of in-person meetings may apply, depending on proximity.

For candidates based outside of Portugal, the engagement will be as a contractor rather than as an employee.