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About Cardlytics
Remember that time you got cash back on a cup of coffee through your banking app? That was us!
Cardlytics (NASDAQ: CDLX) is the industry-leading purchase intelligence and incentives platform. We are a product-driven company that cares about three things: our people, our customers, and our partners. Together, we make commerce more rewarding for everyone by helping businesses attract, understand, and incentivize consumers through their banks’ digital channels.
About the Team
The Ads Marketplace Optimization team focuses on delivering the best set of offers for every opportunity. By leveraging cutting edge machine learning techniques, the team is moving key metrics for the company and our customers through optimal offer selection/ranking, budget management, pricing.
About the Position
Cardlytics is seeking a Director of Engineering to join our team, reporting to the VP of Engineering.
Director of Engineering, Ads Marketplace Optimization set the vision for the team optimizing on Ads delivery for the Cardlytics Ads marketplace and lead the execution. This hands-on role requires someone with a proven track record in marketplace optimizations and strong experience in Machine Learning techniques used in AdTech. Proven impact on key metrics around user engagement, budget consumption and overall marketplace optimization will be highly valued. This is a critical responsibility which is at the heart of the core business for the company. The ideal candidate will also have strong influence and input on the general machine learning direction for the company.
Responsibilities:
You will:
Work effectively with product and engineering teams to set the vision and shape the technical direction for the team and company.
Build effective teams by leading, mentoring and growing a team of Machine Learning and Data engineers
Lead design and develop of optimization concepts and workflows spanning from prototypes to operating at scale
Deliver results by continually monitoring the day-to-day product development lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters in Computer Science or equivalent
5+ years experience managing a team of experienced ICs comprising ML Scientists and Engineers
5+ years hands-on experience leveraging machine learning techniques and advancements in industry, with a proven impact on company metrics
Demonstrated experience working with product leadership and others to drive a focused technical strategy, and driving positive changes while building trust and credibility across multiple areas of the business.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science or equivalent
Proven track record in digital media and ad technology, including ads optimizations
Core Values
Our shared values are the driving force behind everything we do. Across all roles, we are looking for teammates who embody these values:
Customer and Partner-first
Act with Urgency and Focus
Integrity with our partners and data
Accountability even when challenged
Empowerment over hierarchy
Growth over comfort
Compensation
At Cardlytics salary ranges are determined based on factors such as role, level, and location. Individual compensation may be determined by relevant skills, experience, education, training, and other role-specific criteria. This salary range will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of the aforementioned factors.The base salary range provided below does not include bonuses and additional benefits.
The annual US base salary range for this role is:
Salary Range: 260k - 285k
Benefits and Perks
Flexible paid time off plus company holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance begins on your first day
401(k) retirement plan with company match, plan also includes a student loan debt repayment option
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Educational assistance for continuing education
Lifestyle Spending Account for physical, emotional, and financial wellness (like gym memberships, home down payments, art classes, park passes, and more!)
Complementary Calm app subscriptions to support employee mental health and wellbeing
As an equal opportunity employer, Cardlytics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our people bring our products and organization to life, and every unique perspective makes us better. If you can do the job and you’re excited about growing with us as we scale our best-in-class advertising platform, we’d love to hear from you. If you need accommodation in the recruiting process due to a disability, please email recruiting@cardlytics.com or inform your recruiter.
