Director of Engineering, Ads

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams building native ad experiences for Twitch’s live streaming platform
• Own the technical vision for ads serving, targeting, and measurement
• Make architectural tradeoffs that balance advertiser needs with viewer and creator experience
• Partner with product, sales, and operations to deliver high-impact ad products
• Build, coach, and develop engineering managers and senior engineers
• Set standards for quality, velocity, and continuous engineering improvement

Requirements

• 7+ years managing software engineering teams
• 1+ years managing managers
• Experience shipping consumer-facing products in a fast-changing environment
• Strong technical depth and judgment for architectural decisions
• Proven ability to grow and retain engineering talent
• Ability to lead autonomously in ambiguous, high-velocity settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building ads products, including serving, targeting, measurement, or advertiser tools
• Background in live or real-time media environments
• Experience operating with high autonomy in a cross-functional organization

About the Company

Twitch is the world’s biggest live streaming service, connecting global communities around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. The company is focused on empowering live communities and building products that support creators, viewers, and advertisers.