Director, Engineering at Movable Ink

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of engineering leadership experience managing multiple teams., Strong foundational engineering expertise in system architecture and scalability., Proven ability to assess technical trade-offs and guide teams effectively., Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders..

Key responsabilities:

Translate product vision into clear engineering goals and ensure strong execution.

Enable teams to operate effectively and meet delivery commitments consistently.

Collaborate closely with Product Management and Design to align engineering efforts.

Develop and coach engineering managers, fostering leadership development and operational excellence.

Job description

Movable Ink scales content personalization for marketers through data-activated content generation and AI decisioning. The world’s most innovative brands rely on Movable Ink to maximize revenue, simplify workflow and boost marketing agility. Headquartered in New York City with close to 600 employees, Movable Ink serves its global client base with operations throughout North America, Central America, Europe, Australia, and Japan.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading 3–4 engineering teams responsible for the backend services that power our AI/ML-native marketing platform, including data transfer, storage and querying, and message compilation, rendering, delivery and tracking. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a high-scale, distributed system while working with cutting-edge AI-driven marketing technologies. As a key leader, you'll drive execution, mentor engineering managers, and influence the future of our platform—ensuring both business impact and long-term technical excellence.

The role will be reporting to the Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering.

Responsibilities:

Translate the product vision into clear engineering goals and ensure strong execution
Enable teams to operate effectively and consistently meet delivery commitments
Ensure smooth collaboration across interconnected product areas, proactively managing dependencies and preventing bottlenecks
Maintain a culture of engineering excellence
Collaborate closely with Product Management and Product Design to align engineering efforts
Align investments with business objectives, effectively managing technical debt and balancing short-term delivery with long-term sustainability
Develop and coach engineering managers, fostering leadership development, mentorship, and operational excellence
Hire and retain strong, balanced teams with minimal attrition, proactively addressing performance concerns and maintaining high standards
Cultivate a high-engagement, high-accountability environment where teams take strong ownership of outcomes

Qualifications:

5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including managing multiple teams and coaching engineering managers
Strong foundational engineering expertise, with experience in system architecture, scalability, and modern development practices
Proven ability to assess technical trade-offs and guide teams
Experience leading teams through scaling challenges, implementing workflows that improve efficiency without excessive overhead
Experience with high-volume delivery of marketing messages via email and mobile sending platforms
Skilled at identifying and addressing performance issues constructively, with a track record of mentoring engineering managers and senior individual contributors
Strong decision-making ability in ambiguous situations, effectively balancing speed and quality while iterating based on new data
Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and advocate for engineering priorities at the leadership level and with cross-functional teams
Operates with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for team outcomes
Takes initiatives to solve problems proactively

The base pay range for this position is $250,000-$275,000/year, which can include additional on-target commission pay/bonus. The base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Stock options and other incentive pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position ultimately offered.

Studies have shown that women, communities of color, and historically underrepresented people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all Inkers can thrive. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet all of the abovementioned qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Our differences bring a breadth of knowledge and perspectives that makes us collectively stronger.

We welcome and employ people regardless of race, color, gender identity or expression, religion, genetic information, parental or pregnancy status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ethnicity, family or marital status, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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