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Director of Engineering - Carter

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About Carter:

Carter is rethinking adtech infrastructure from the ground up with a privacy-first, AI-powered platform transforming commerce media. Our platform enables sophisticated audience management, seamless campaign execution, and advanced monetization-while keeping data security and privacy at the core. We empower our partners to turn every customer interaction into a revenue-generating opportunity, leveraging AI, first-party data, and seamless integrations across the entire retail media ecosystem.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organization. This role is pivotal in driving the technical strategy and execution of Carter’s core products, including our ad platform, data engine, and ad server. As a key member of the leadership team, you will collaborate closely with Product, Data Science, and Business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that align with our mission and values.

Job Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership: Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Carter’s product roadmap and business objectives.
  • Team Management: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Product Development: Oversee the development and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality software solutions across our adtech stack.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product Management, Data Science, and other departments to prioritize initiatives and ensure seamless execution.
  • Process Optimization: Implement and refine engineering processes, tools, and best practices to enhance productivity and product quality.
  • Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and maintain Carter’s competitive edge.
  • Security & Compliance: Ensure that all engineering practices adhere to the highest standards of data privacy and security.
  • Basic Qualifications

  • Experience: 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the adtech or martech industry.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong background in building and scaling complex systems, including ad platforms, data engines, and real-time bidding systems. Tools include but are not limited to, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes, Kafka, Airflow, and Python.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams, with a focus on mentorship and professional development.
  • Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated success in aligning engineering initiatives with business goals and driving measurable outcomes.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across diverse teams.
  • Agility: Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Additional Information

    We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong healthcare insurance and benefits package. The role is ideally hybrid, with 2 days per week spent in our Toronto office, however we are accepting remote applications across North America. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.

    ShyftLabs is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

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