Senior Engineering Manager, Brand Ads and Promotions

Senior Engineering Manager, Brand Ads and Promotions Overview

Deliveroo is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead the Brand Ads and Promotions team, focusing on creating innovative advertising products and solutions. This role involves guiding the development of systems that enable brands and merchants to advertise effectively on the platform, utilizing both backend distributed systems and frontend interfaces. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and scaling impactful, customer-focused advertising tools, managing multiple teams, and driving strategic technical initiatives.

The team powering this role is dedicated to the Ads and Promotions marketplace, which connects merchants and brands with consumers through sponsored placements, in-app promotions, and offsite campaigns. The products developed will cover the entire advertising funnelâ??from onboarding advertisers, managing programmatic campaigns, to measuring campaign successâ??aimed at helping merchants grow their businesses on Deliveroo’s platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of top-tier advertising products, ensuring seamless integration of backend and frontend systems for advertising functionalities.
• Leverage artificial intelligence to improve team workflows, develop AI-driven applications, and enhance productivity across projects.
• Recruit, develop, and nurture high-impact engineering teams focused on business growth, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy, ensuring scalable, reliable, and high-quality product development aligned with long-term goals.
• Decompose complex systems into manageable components to facilitate iterative development and ongoing enhancements.
• Promote continuous architectural improvements and refine development processes to uphold high standards of reliability and quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, external partners, and leadership to align technical efforts with business objectives.
• Manage project planning and execution, balancing immediate delivery needs with strategic initiatives.
• Support teams directly in technical problem-solving to address complex challenges effectively.
• Maintain a focus on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that meet customer expectations globally.

Candidate Profile

• Deep experience in software engineering, especially with large-scale distributed systems and related technologies.
• Proven ability to build, scale, and manage engineering teams from inception, including managing through senior leaders and managers.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, capable of thriving in a fast-moving environment.
• Experience in performance management, coaching, and mentoring engineering teams for growth and excellence.
• Hands-on approach to resolving infrastructure and technical gaps, actively engaging in technical problem-solving.
• Customer obsession, with a focus on delivering value to users across the globe, including consumers, riders, and merchants.
• Adaptability, resilience, and comfort working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments.
• Openness to feedback and a continuous learning mindset.
• Strong drive to achieve business goals and contribute to global growth initiatives.
• Preferred: prior experience in ad-tech or advertising technology development.

Why Join Us?

At Deliveroo, you will have the chance to work on meaningful problems within a dynamic, ever-evolving marketplace that impacts millions daily. The environment encourages rapid testing and iteration of ideas, fostering innovation and ownership. You will grow your career by tackling complex challenges, supported by a collaborative culture that values high standards, flexibility, and continuous learning. Competitive compensation, including salary and equity options, ensures your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Deliveroo values diversity and strives to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief. If you require support during the application process due to a disability or health condition, we encourage you to let us know so we can provide reasonable adjustments. We aim to ensure a fair and equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

Interested candidates who are excited about making a significant impact in a fast-moving marketplace and growing their careers with ambitious teams are encouraged to apply. Please note that the listing does not specify any visa sponsorship options.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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