Engineering Manager - AdTech Systems and Tools

Are you ready to revolutionize the advertising industry? At Cognitiv, we are not just another AdTech company—we are industry trailblazers redefining media buying with our Deep Learning Advertising Platform. Since 2015, we have harnessed the power of cutting-edge deep learning technology and data science to transform how brands connect with their customers. Our mission? To bring intelligence to advertising and deliver unparalleled precision, relevance, and impact at scale.

With our innovative platform, advertisers enjoy unprecedented flexibility—whether it is activating Dynamic Deals through their preferred DSP, leveraging our managed service DSP, or utilizing our industry-first ContextGPT product. As a part of Cognitiv, you will be at the forefront of AI-driven advertising solutions, driving change and achieving remarkable growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

Our solutions provide advertisers with more time and freedom to concentrate on what matters to them most, both professionally and personally. We carry this philosophy into our workplace, offering our employees more chances to grow, collaborate, and achieve their goals. At Cognitiv, you will get MORE:

- Festiv - Fun and positivity are integral to our work environment. From cross-departmental games to friendly competitions and unique events, we ensure a dynamic and enthusiastic culture.

- Responsiv - Making a difference for our clients is at the heart of what we do. To make this one of our superpowers, we strive to create a culture of open communication and continuous learning. You will work closely with clients and key company stakeholders, sharpening your communication skills in a supportive environment where your input and ideas are valued and integral to our success.

- Inclusiv - Diversity and inclusion are more than just words to us—they are principles we live by. We celebrate unique perspectives, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.

- Inventiv - As industry pioneers, we continuously reinvent and reimagine solutions. Sharing our knowledge and expertise to educate and lead the market is part of our DNA. If you love questioning the status quo, pushing boundaries, and challenging conventional thinking, you will fit right in. We admire intellectual curiosity and encourage it at every turn.

- Transformativ - We invest in the continuous growth and development of our team members, celebrating their contributions and supporting their work-life balance and overall well-being. Our holistic training, onboarding programs, and professional growth and development initiatives ensure you have the resources to succeed.

- Collaborativ - We transcend geographical boundaries, seamlessly operating across two coasts. Our culture thrives on cross-departmental collaboration and a unified sense of purpose, making teamwork a cornerstone of our success.

Come join Cognitiv as a Engineering Manager and be a part of our fast-growing company on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence! This individual will play a key role in the development of our proprietary deep learning platform. Together with Cognitiv’s team of engineers and data scientists, you will help build the next generation of tools to train and execute artificial neural networks at scale to solve complex big data problems.

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to build and lead our new Systems and Tools team. Working closely with our Sales, Business Development, and Product teams, you’ll be building highly visible and impactful software that is used by our clients along with our internal teams.

This position will be located in the New York City, NY office with a hybrid work schedule of 3 days in office (Mon/Tue/Wed) and 2 days remote (Thursday/Friday).

Responsibilities

• Manage priorities and tasks for a team of developers
• Develop the skills of the engineers on your team
• Guide technical project objectives and deadlines
• Implement and monitor technical strategy performance metrics
• Direct the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around software development
• Review engineers code and provide meaningful feedback
• Support, coach and develop high performing engineers through regular 1:1s, continuous feedback and relationships with others
• Constantly search for improvements in process, improve software delivery and operational processes
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional peers to set the direction of your team and develop your product roadmap
• Coordinate internal teams to ensure project timelines and budgets are met

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in any programming language
• 5+ years of experience working with relational databases (Postgres, SQL, etc.)
• Has led technical teams and projects previously
• Expertise with the Software Development Life Cycle, software-based tools and workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills; ability to inspect, analyze, and influence using data
• Commitment to quality in every assignment, large or small

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the Microsoft technology stack (.NET/core, C#, etc.)
• Experience with building and deploying cloud-based services in AWS/Azure/GCP
• You’ve built a team from the ground-up
• Ad-tech experience is a big plus, but not a requirement

Salary

• $160,000-$210,000 Base Salary + Equity

Actual compensation is based on multiple factors that are unique to each candidate, including and not limited to job-related knowledge, level of relevant experience, education and skills. Base salary is just one component of your total rewards package at Cognitiv. Employees are eligible for equity and various benefits.

Here are some of the many benefits that our employees receive:

● Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, including some plans that are 100% employer paid

● 12 weeks paid parental leave

● Career Ladders slated to advance your career

● Unlimited PTO

● Work-From-Anywhere August

● Equity at all levels

● Comprehensive onboarding program (Cognitiv University)

● Hybrid work model

● Daily Lunch On Us

● Health and Wellness Stipend

● Cell phone reimbursement

● Parking Expense (CA & WA Offices)

● 401(k) plan with employer match

● Employee Assistance Program

● Pre-tax commuter benefits

and MORE!

Cognitiv is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.