Manager, Software Engineering
Remote
Full Time
#Technology
#Engineering
#Java
#Go
#MySQL
#Oracle
#SQL Server
#SQL
#Cloud Technologies
#AWS
#Azure
#GCP
We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead the team behind our high-volume, low-latency ad server. Viant has been a leader in advertising technology for over 25 years, providing an enterprise-grade Demand Side Platform that powers omnichannel campaigns through connected TV, advanced identity solutions, and AI-driven autonomous advertising. As a remote-first team, we are dedicated to innovation and sustainability, and we are proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical direction and removing obstacles to ensure we meet our business goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain top-tier talent within a fast-paced, user-focused environment.
- Oversee the full software development lifecycle for our runtime platform.
- Collaborate with product and technical operations teams to design and iterate on highly reliable, scalable systems.
- Own multiple subsystems of our platform, ensuring they remain performant and operationally sustainable.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and scoping of future engineering projects.
Must-haves
- At least 10 years of professional software industry experience, including 5 years working on commercial applications.
- A minimum of 2 years of experience in a people management role.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages, specifically Java and Go.
- Strong experience with relational databases such as MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server, including advanced SQL skills.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
- A solid grasp of algorithms and data structures.
- Experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- A proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and sustainable software solutions.
- Previous experience working within the ad tech industry.
Benefits
- Fully remote work environment.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Paid parental leave.
- Unlimited PTO policy.





