Engineering Manager - Ad Serving Infrastructure

<h4><strong>#Team</strong><strong>Nextdoor</strong></h4> <p>Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) is the essential neighborhood network. Neighbors, public agencies, and businesses use Nextdoor to connect around local information that matters in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. Nextdoor builds innovative technology to foster local community, share important news, and create neighborhood connections at scale. Download the app and join the neighborhood at <a href="http://nextdoor.com/"><strong>nextdoor.com</strong></a>. </p> <h4><strong>Meet Your Future </strong><strong>Neighbors</strong></h4> <p>At Nextdoor, the Monetization Engineering organization is responsible for building next-generation Ads platforms focused on serving neighborhoods worldwide, as well as building buying platforms based on the needs of local advertisers and businesses.</p> <p>We’re seeking an experienced Ads Technology Engineering Leader to build the next generation of Ad Serving platforms that deliver relevant sponsored content to our neighbors. This leader will design and scale systems alongside their team, that enable full automation of global campaign management for advertisers of all sizes, driving improved efficiency and return on investment.</p> <p>At Nextdoor, we offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid employment model, blending an in office presence and work from home experience for our valued employees. </p> <h4><strong>The</strong><strong> Impact</strong><strong> You’ll Make</strong></h4> <p>You'll lead, manage engineers and drive the Ads Server technical design and execution in alignment with the overall Ads automation strategy. You will partner with product, design and business peers, as well as the broader Nextdoor's engineering organization. You will define the technical strategy for our Ads Serving stack and lead execution to support Nextdoor Ads vision to be a must-buy platform for businesses of all sizes. Reporting to the Head of Monetization Product and Engineering, you will drive projects to deliver value to our large ads customers and small businesses.</p> <p>Your responsibilities will include: </p> <ul> <li>Developing and leading a diverse, talented, multidisciplinary team through recruiting and mentorship</li> <li>Responsibility for the technical roadmap, architecture, as well as execution of deliverables of Ads Serving platform team</li> <li>Partnering with engineers to design and build a scalable, reliable and innovative Ads Serving Platform</li> <li>Responsibility for adserver compliance based on platform guidelines and regulations</li> <li>Partnering and collaborating with cross-functional product, engineering, and sales teams across the company to build a roadmap for adserving and support operations</li> </ul> <h4><strong>What You’ll Bring To The Team</strong></h4> <ul> <li>8+ years of industry experience building large-scale infrastructure, serving millions of users</li> <li>3+ years of experience leading teams to build engineering platforms and services at scale</li> <li>Ads domain expertise and tuned to industry trends and best practices</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing teams</li> <li>Clear, concise communication and presentation skills, demonstrating grace under pressure</li> <li>Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic start-up environment</li> <li>Genuine curiosity and a hunger for learning</li> <li>Strong desire to serve local communities and neighbors worldwide</li> </ul> <h4>Bonus Points</h4> <ul> <li>Experience building products for large scale social platforms</li> <li>Experience with cloud infrastructure technologies like: AWS, GCP</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Rewards</strong></h4> <p>Compensation, benefits, perks, and recognition programs at Nextdoor come together to create our total rewards package. Compensation will vary depending on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation may also vary by geography.</p> <p>The starting sala ... (truncated, view full listing at source)