Job description
The Role:
We are looking for an Engineering Manager for Wpromote, who will be at the forefront of innovation—leading a high-impact team of software engineers driving the development of the data pipelines that power our customer-facing applications and fuel our company’s analytics and data strategy. You’ll shape not just code, but the future of our engineering culture, bringing technical leadership, mentorship, and a passion for collaboration to every challenge. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where agility meets ambition and where your ability to align cross-functional teams (Product, UX & more) toward bold goals will be key to our success.
In this pivotal role, you’ll accelerate the speed and elevate the quality of our data integrations, while playing a hands-on role in crafting the strategic vision and technical roadmap. From implementing forward-thinking architectures to launching cutting-edge technologies, you’ll drive engineering excellence that scales. As we continue to grow rapidly, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact—and grow your leadership in stride.
The System:
Polaris is our state-of-the-art data and marketing intelligence platform designed to give our clients a competitive edge. Polaris offers a comprehensive marketing data foundation and delivers actionable insights through powerful applications, enabling our marketing teams and clients to collaborate seamlessly and unlock new performance gains.
At Wpromote, we believe that great work is only possible with great people. Our goal is to build a better, more inclusive work environment and support our people at every stage of their careers by prioritizing a strong work-life balance through our policies and benefits listed below. As a Best Place to Work according to both Ad Age and Glassdoor and Adweek’s Fastest Growing Digital Agency, we are moving fast to expand our teams and bring new experts into the fold to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in marketing.
We offer:
-Remote-first culture
-Unlimited PTO
-Extended Holiday break (Winter)
-Flexible schedules
-Work from anywhere options*
-100% paid parental leave
-401(k) matching
-Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Pet Insurance
-Sponsored life insurance
-Short Term Disability insurance and additional voluntary insurance
-Annual Class Pass credits and more!
The anticipated annual salary for this role will range from $165,000 - $185,000, based on consideration of a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education and certifications, competitive benchmarks, scope of responsibility, market dynamics, geographic location, and respective state’s salary threshold for exempt employees. At Wpromote, pay ranges are subject to change and are based on specific market medians for similar jobs according to third-party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary due to skills, experience, and available budget. The total compensation package for this role will include benefits (listed above).
*This position may be performed remotely in most states within the US, with some exclusions
**While this role offers the flexibility to work remotely, we have office hubs in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, where you can join in on learning and development opportunities, fun events, take advantage of a space to work, and collaborate in person!
***This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship
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You Will Be
- Leading and mentoring a dedicated team of backend and data engineers responsible for ingesting, processing, and delivering large-scale data from various integrations.
- A visionary engineering leader who enjoys shaping the strategic direction of teams and projects.
- Experience building data pipelines and orchestration at scale.
- Product-focused with a proven track record in building and scaling data platforms or enterprise data-driven applications with a focus on speed and quality.
- A hands-on technical leader and subject matter expert in application development, databases, APIs, and third-party integrations.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse engineering culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation.
- Data-driven, using metrics to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- A champion of best practices in test-driven development, CI/CD, and software delivery.
- Manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
You Must Have
10+ years of software development experience, with at least 3 years in a staff leadership or management role.
Deep expertise in SQL, Python or analogous back-end language and API frameworks, with a strong understanding of scalable data architectures.
Real-world experience with APIs and integrating third-party services (e.g., Google, Meta APIs).
Operated in a continuous integration environment focused on rapid iteration, frequent incremental changes, and swift feedback loops
Strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and results-driven outcomes.
Experience with cloud platforms, containerized architectures, and scalable SaaS platforms.
Expertise in monitoring performance metrics and using data to ensure high productivity and product quality.
A track record of owning engineering projects and delivering measurable business impact.
A passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation, inspire new ways of thinking, and lead creative problem-solving across teams.
Nice to Have
Direct knowledge in our technology stack: Google Cloud Platform, Airflow, dbt, Spark, PostgreSQL, BigQuery, Iceberg.
Experience expanding software engineering teams either directly or as part of a leadership team.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and continuous delivery practices.
Experience implementing observability and monitoring frameworks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) and reporting on system KPIs.
Knowledge of modern data governance, data cataloging, and compliance best practices.
Wpromote is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Wpromote.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.
