What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Engineer, Ad Product (100% Remote, Anywhere in the USA) position at GOBankingRates?
Job Description
Job Description
GOBankingRates.com is a leading destination for personal finance news and information.
Launched by Jeff Bartlett and Brett Rossmann in 2004, GOBankingRates (formerly ConsumerTrack) connects people with products and services that help them to lead a richer life.
We are a multi-media content platform covering all aspects of your personal finance journey. Our curated editorial content, videos and podcasts utilize expert insight to teach readers the six key principles of financial literacy : how to earn, save, invest, spend, borrow and protect money. We strive to give readers the confidence they need to feel empowered about making smart financial decisions today, tomorrow and into the future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are hiring a Lead Engineer, Ad Product, to lead a team of engineers central to our ad tech ecosystem. This role focuses on building effective and scalable ad solutions with a focus on developing and maintaining a suite of ad products that enhance revenue growth and deliver value to our advertisers.
You will lead a team focused on creating custom and standard ad solutions, optimizing advertiser offers, and managing ad data solutions, with the goal of increasing flexibility and impact in our ad products. This role is ideal for a leader passionate about ad product innovation and who has the technical expertise to guide a team of skilled engineers to deliver robust, scalable ad solutions.
Our tech stack includes AWS, PHP, Python, Node.js, Javascript, MySQL.
In this role, you'll provide mentorship, manage technical and resource challenges, and guide your team in a fast-paced, innovative environment where quality, flexibility, and technical excellence are top priorities. You'll be a key player in helping GOBankingRates expand its advertising capabilities, driving impact for both our readers and our business partners.
The salary for this role ranges from $160,000 to $180,000 annually, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.
If you're ready to lead a team at the forefront of ad product innovation, apply now to be a part of GOBankingRates' continued growth and success!
WHAT YOU'LL TACKLE
- Ad Product Development : Lead the team in creating and maintaining ad products that drive sales and revenue, including custom ad creatives and API feed distribution.
- Sales Solutions : Design flexible ad features and payout types to expand business opportunities while ensuring technical feasibility across client needs.
- Data Solutions : Oversee the development and maintenance of data solutions that support advertiser operations, including tracking and onboarding processes.
HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT
As a leader, you'll be accountable for driving technical excellence and continuous improvement in your respective team, ensuring high-quality, scalable ad solutions that align with our business objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Background
Skills
Benefits
Please Note : While GOBankingRates is proud to offer an extensive range of benefits, not all of these benefits apply to Freelancers, Contractors, or Interns. We encourage you to explore the opportunities that align with your career goals and connect with us to learn more about specific offerings for your role.
We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000
