Executive Director, Software Architecture - Ads

As an Executive Director of Software Engineering - Architecture, you will be responsible for the strategic vision, the design, and architecture management of the ad platform software engineering and data products. You will collaborate with stakeholders to understand software engineering and data needs and establish architecture standards. You will act as strategic leader and be responsible for working with a talented team of software and data engineers to drive delivery of solutions for our business and technical partners. You will also provide leadership and professional growth with the goal of building our next generation of engineering leaders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for software engineering and data architecture team.
• Define and implement architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for both software and data architecture.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient software solutions, as well as robust data architecture solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software and data architecture with business objectives and technical requirements.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies and recommending adoption where appropriate, both in software development and data management.
• Mentor and develop team members in both software engineering and data architecture, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Oversee the evaluation and selection of tools, frameworks, and platforms to support both software development and data management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to both software and data architecture, as well as data governance and security.
• Act as a technical evangelist, promoting a culture of excellence and thought leadership within the organization, encompassing both software engineering and data management domains.
• Participate in executive-level discussions and decision-making processes related to technology strategy and investment, providing insights and recommendations for both software and data architecture initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and data architecture.
• 12+ years of experience in Media.
• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic skills.
• Deep understanding of architectural principles and emerging technologies.
• Experience leading large-scale projects and driving technical innovation.

Skills:

• Data Modeling: Proficient in designing and implementing object models, sequence diagrams, state diagrams and component diagrams.
• Database Management Systems: Strong knowledge of various database systems such as MySQL, or NoSQL databases.
• AWS Cloud Services: Kinesis, Dynamo, Elasticache, Elasticsearch, SQS
• Micro Services Architectures: Patterns and principles, pros and cons.
• High Volume Distributed Systems: Best practices.
• Programming: Familiarity with programming languages like SQL, Python, or Java
• Data Integration, Data Security, Data Governance
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using relevant tools and technologies for data architecture, modeling, and management.

The hiring range for this position in Santa Monica & Glendale, CA is $246,400.00 to $330,400.00 per year and in New York, NY is $258,100.00 to $346,100.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.