Director of Software Development Engineering, Advertising Technology

$221,000 - $309,500/Yr

Expedia - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Expedia Media Solutions seeks a visionary and results-driven Director of Software Engineering, Advertising Technology. In this role, you'll lead the development of our next-generation advertising marketplace, combining your deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and problem-solving abilities to elevate the experience for advertisers and travelers worldwide. As a global leader in travel industry advertising, Expedia Media Solutions connects advertisers to millions of travelers. As a Director of Software Engineering you'll be at the heart of this ecosystem, designing and building high-performance systems that drive ad selection, bidding, and campaign optimization at scale. You'll lead a team of top-tier engineers with a commitment to operational excellence, speed, and impactful problem-solving. If you're passionate about thinking big, moving fast, and developing transformative solutions, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and Innovate: Drive the design and development of highly scalable, efficient ad retrieval and delivery systems that ensure optimal performance and ultra-low latency.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to define KPIs, set ambitious targets, and inspire your team to deliver exceptional results.
• Algorithm Optimization: Develop and refine algorithms for bidding strategies, pricing models, pacing, and real-time decision-making in ad auctions, directly impacting revenue and customer experience.
• Trendspotting and Innovation: Stay on top of industry trends and new technologies in ad tech, integrating innovative approaches into our platform to maintain a competitive edge.
• Talent Cultivation: Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within your team, mentoring and developing engineering talent to their full potential.
• Cross-functional Leadership: Work closely with product management, data science, and other teams to align on goals and deliver end-to-end solutions that delight our advertising partners.

Requirements

• Extensive Engineering Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, specifically in advertising technology and auction systems.
• Leadership Expertise: 5+ years of people management experience, including 3 years managing teams of managers.
• AdTech Knowledge: Deep understanding of advertising technologies, such as real-time bidding, ad exchanges, and programmatic advertising.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in building and delivering scalable, high-performance advertising systems.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong grasp of software development processes and software design principles.
• Analytical and Data-driven: Experience with machine learning, analytics, and data-driven decision-making in advertising technology.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Education: Master's, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Exciting travel perks
• Generous time-off
• Parental leave
• Global hybrid work setup
• Career development resources