Senior Engineering Manager, Brand Ads and Promotions

Senior Engineering Manager, Brand Ads and Promotions Overview

Join Deliveroo as a Senior Engineering Manager for Brand Ads and Promotions, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of advertising products. This position is based in our London office and operates in a hybrid model, typically requiring three days in the office each week.

About the Team

The Ads and Promotions team is responsible for the advertising marketplace across DoorDash, Wolt, and Deliveroo. This includes managing sponsored placements, in-app promotions, and offsite campaigns that connect merchants and brands with consumers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality advertising products and solutions.
• Utilize distributed backend systems and front-end technologies for seamless advertising experiences.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, machine learning engineers, and software managers.
• Implement AI solutions to enhance productivity and improve workflows.
• Recruit, develop, and manage effective software teams focused on business outcomes.
• Drive the engineering vision, strategy, and execution across multiple teams.
• Plan for long-term engineering excellence and sustainable architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and external partners.
• Balance short-term project delivery with long-term strategic goals.
• Engage in technical details to assist teams in overcoming challenges.
• Ensure reliability and quality in all outputs.

Qualifications

• Experience in software engineering and managing large-scale distributed systems.
• Ability to build and grow teams from inception, managing through senior leaders.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in performance management and mentoring.
• Hands-on approach to addressing infrastructure gaps.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Adaptable and resilient in ambiguous situations.
• Growth-oriented with a passion for driving projects.
• Prior experience in ad-tech is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options.
• Annual cash bonuses and relocation support may be available.
• Up to 5% matched pension contributions.
• Free Deliveroo Plus membership.
• Team lunches from local restaurants.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• One paid day off for volunteering.
• Funded healthcare with family options.
• On-site gym access and discounted memberships.
• Access to wellness apps via GymPass.
• Discounted dental insurance and flexible benefits.
• Maternity and paternity leave from day one.
• Excellent remote work setup and parent-friendly culture.
• Access to free mortgage advice and travel loans.
• Learning and development opportunities through RooLearn.

If you are excited about making a real impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing your career with ambitious teams, we encourage you to apply!

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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