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Manager, Engineering - Publisher Team

iSpot
Location
Bellevue, WA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$168,529 – $212,710
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Proven experience managing high-performing teams delivering production-grade, distributed software at scale
  • Deep domain expertise in big data architectures, specifically managing high-throughput data ingestion or media metadata systems
  • Proven track record of upgrading legacy systems and refactoring technical debt into scalable, modern platform architectures
  • Experience embedding AI/ML models into production workflows to automate content cataloging, creative identification, or data tagging
  • Architectural proficiency in both backend data systems and frontend technologies used to build performant internal management tools
  • Demonstrated accountability for the end-to-end software lifecycle, from initial design through to post-release stability and performance
Nice to have
  • Ad Tech Platform experience
  • Ad tech, media measurement, or audience measurement platform experience
  • Familiarity with publisher-side or sell-side measurement — audience delivery, reach and frequency, cross-platform de-duplication
  • Exposure to ACR, set-top-box, panel, or streaming census data sources
  • Experience managing engineering work tied to enterprise partner SLAs and contractual delivery dates
What the job really is

The Engineering Manager for the Publisher Team at iSpot will lead the development of high-scale systems that manage massive streams of media data. This role involves overseeing the entire data lifecycle, ensuring software quality, and integrating AI into workflows. The manager will also be responsible for team leadership, system modernization, and maintaining operational reliability of the ad catalog and ingestion engines.

Benefits
  • Salary and equity in the company
  • Participation in iSpot’s equity plan to receive stock options
  • Hybrid and flexible workplace policy allowing for remote work
Things to weigh
  • No specific details on the technology stack used
  • Vague mention of 'standard benefits' without specifics
  • High accountability and expectations for quality may lead to a demanding work environment
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