TL;DRFast-growing measurement company looking to fill a newly created VP of Engineering role. This person will own software and infrastructure development for all products and services that enable the AU and support our clients. We have an engineering team of 10 that is fully remote and spans across media measurement, web application production and support, data pipelines, ML model application, and cloud ops. Our engineering is vital and a key component that links data science, product, client services and sales all together.Who we areAdelaide is the leader in one of the fastest-growing areas of advertising: attention measurement and activation.Since 2020, we've become the trusted media quality measurement partner for 40% of Fortune 50 brands who rely on our award-winning AU metric to plan smarter campaigns, invest in high-quality inventory, and dive stronger business outcomes.Our business continues to scale rapidly, outperforming the industry with a 35% three-year CAGR. What began as a 9-person startup in 2019 is now a team of more than 75.The past year brought meaningful expansion. We launched the AU ecosystem, giving brands, media agencies, and publishers a unified way to leverage and transact on AU. We broadened our programmatic footprint with custom bidding in GoogleDV360 and pre-bid targeting in The Trade Desk, and grew our partner roster to over 125 platforms and publishers.We have a NYC office and a London WeWork, but operates as a remote-friendly company with flexible work options.How we workWe're a team of action-oriented doers—management rolls up their sleeves and contributes every day. Our culture is rooted in curiosity and rigor: opinions are held lightly, debated openly, and strengthened through testing. Everyone is encouraged to play a role in shaping planning and strategy.We're built on belonging and growth—94% of employees report a strong sense of belonging, and 81% say they’re happy at work.Position overviewThis position reports to the CEO and is responsible for leading Adelaide's engineering function—setting technical direction, scaling the infrastructure and platforms behind AU, and building the team that ships it.In this role, you'll own the engineering strategy and day-to-day delivery while partnering closely with Product, Data Science, and the executive team to translate company goals into shipped systems. You'll be equally comfortable operating at the architecture level and in the details—Adelaide rewards leaders who can take an idea from conception to production without hand-offs getting in the way.Day-to-day activities range from setting engineering strategy alongside the executive team, owning the roadmap and delivery cadence, architecting data and application infrastructure, managing and mentoring engineering managers, recruiting senior talent, and ensuring the systems behind AU meet the reliability and quality standards our clients expect.We're seeking a candidate with 10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including multiple years leading teams in high-growth environments. We're looking for someone who can operate as an end-to-end owner—setting the plan, shipping the work, and recruiting the people who will do the same.This is a fully remote role within the United States, with opportunities to connect with colleagues at our New York office. You'll need to be in NYC a few times per year.What you'll learnAn important part of our culture is continuous learning and the open sharing of ideas. We offer:Access to a broad network of investors and advisors who can help you and your team succeedMentorship from executives with decades of experience in adtech and mediaRegular internal knowledge-sharing sessionsAn education budget to support ongoing professional growth and developmentIn this role you'll learn:The economics and architecture behind attention-based media measurementHow executive teams use technical decisions to drive strategy, growth, and competitive advantageBest practices for building durable engineering foundations in a scaling startupHow a high-growth adtech company scales its engineering organization and technical infrastructureCore responsibilitiesEngineering Strategy & LeadershipDevelop and execute Adelaide's engineering strategy aligned with company objectivesProvide technical insights and strategic recommendations to the executive teamLead and mentor the engineering function while building a high-ownership, high-performance cultureAct as an end-to-end owner — take technical initiatives from concept to shipped outcome without requiring oversight to moveArchitecture & InfrastructureOwn the architecture of Adelaide's data infrastructure, measurement platforms, and application systemsMaintain the fidelity, efficiency, and scalability of the systems behind AUEnsure infrastructure decisions balance speed, cost, and long-term durabilityRoadmap & DeliveryOwn the engineering roadmap and delivery cadence in partnership with Product and the executive teamTranslate company goals into shipped systems on predictable timelinesDrive prioritization tradeoffs and resourcing decisions across engineering teamsTeam Building & TalentRecruit, mentor, and retain a high-performing engineering team — including other end-to-end owners who will drive initiatives independentlyDevelop engineering managers and senior ICs, and create clear paths for growthBuild a culture of ownership, craft, and accountability across the functionOperational ExcellenceMaintain Adelaide codebases and software to a high standard of quality, security, and reliabilityOwn production system health, on-call posture, and incident responseEstablish engineering practices that scale — review, testing, deployment, and observabilityCross-functional PartnershipPartner with Product, Data Science, Research, and Customer Success to ship features that drive AU adoption and renewalServe as a key technical voice with the executive team and, where relevant, the Board of DirectorsRepresent engineering to customers, partners, and the market when neededWhat you'll bring10+ years of progressive engineering experience, including leadership of engineering teamsProven ability to take initiatives from architecture through to production—an operator who owns outcomes, not just areasExperience architecting and operating scalable systems, services, and data infrastructureStrong written and verbal communication skills—able to operate with the executive team and represent engineering to the businessProven track record of recruiting and retaining senior engineering talentHigh level of integrity, accountability, and ownershipStrong analytical and strategic thinking abilitiesBachelor’s degree required; Masters or PhD preferred.What will set you apartExperience building or scaling engineering operations in a startup or growth-stage companyDigital media, adtech, or measurement industry experienceBig data infrastructure experience — warehousing, pipelines, and streaming at scaleLooker or other BI tool experience (Tableau, et al.)Prior experience working closely with founders or executive teams on technical strategyTrack record of building teams of end-to-end owners, not just individual contributorsBenefitsHealth & WellnessMedical, dental, and vision insurancePaid time offParental leaveEmployee development & wellness stipend Holiday breakVolunteer time offFinancial & CompensationCompetitive salaryPerformance-based quarterly bonusStock options401(k) retirement planWorkplace & EquipmentRemote-first environmentNew York office accessAccess to available WeWork spaces

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