Director of Engineering, Activation

Director Of Engineering, Activation

Samba TV tracks streaming and broadcast video across the world with our proprietary data and technology. We are on a mission to fundamentally transform the viewing experience for everyone. Our data enables media companies to connect with audiences for new shows and movies, and enables advertisers to engage viewers and measure reach across all their devices. We have an amazing story with a unique perspective on culture formed by a global footprint of data and AI-driven insights.

We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Director of Engineering to lead our Activation division. This pivotal role involves overseeing the engineering teams responsible for our core advertising products, which are built upon Samba TV's extensive television viewership data and rich web visitation data. You will be at the forefront of integrating these powerful datasets to deliver innovative solutions for ad targeting. This is a leadership role for a growing team, and you will be expected to provide technical guidance and mentorship to your teams, and to own the technical roadmap for your organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of high-performing engineering managers and individual contributors, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap for the Activation product suite, aligning with product and business objectives to deliver best-in-class advertising solutions.
• Own the end-to-end software development lifecycle for your teams, from strategic planning and prioritization to execution, deployment, and maintenance, establishing and enforcing best practices along the way.
• Drive the architectural evolution of our activation platforms, including the successful integration and future development of the Semasio activation technology stack.
• Partner closely with Product Management, Data Science, and other cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into scalable, robust, and reliable technical designs and systems.
• Serve as a key technical voice in discussions with senior leadership and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex technical concepts, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage team resources, project timelines, and deliverables to ensure predictable and high-quality outcomes.

Who You Are

Desired Attributes

$200,000 - $225,000 a year

Samba TV expects to offer a base salary between $200,000 - $225,000 per year for roles to be performed in New York or California; actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. Base salary is just one component of Samba TV's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, short-term incentives, and long-term incentives. In addition, Samba provides health insurance, wellness offerings, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), and other employee benefits.

Samba TV is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strive to empower connection with one another, reflect the communities we serve, and tackle meaningful projects that make a real impact.