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Engineering Manager I/II - User Profile

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Key Responsibilities

Lead a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data Drive complex, cross-team initiatives across multiple domains Design and own scalable,

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StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

The User Profile team manages all aspects of user profiles, from bidding requests to building audiences and applying complex business rules. We interact with several downstream services and stakeholders, including Bidding, Data Science, and other teams. We also own the non-programmatic workflow engine and user segment builder.

Our systems are built in Golang and handle millions of requests per second with an SLA of 100ms. We leverage AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, ScyllaDB, and other modern tools and databases. It’s important to note that we are a software services team, not a data engineering team.

Watch our talk at Amazon Tech Talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRqu-a4gPuU

StackAdapt is a Remote First company, we are open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States for this position.

Responsibilities

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→Lead a backend engineering team focused on user and audience data
→Drive complex, cross-team initiatives across multiple domains
→Design and own scalable, low-latency backend systems and data pipelines
→Mentor engineers and support team growth, performance, and productivity
→Promote engineering best practices through strong technical leadership and code reviews
→Identify and solve complex technical challenges
→Establish and evolve development processes using modern methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
→Own the technical roadmap and software delivery for your team
→Interview and hire high-performing engineering talent
→Balance priorities to ensure alignment with company goals
→Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders (Product, Project Management)
→Support systems operating under global compliance frameworks

2+ years of people management or mentorship experience
5+ years of backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and data pipelines
Experience in a high-growth technology environment (preferred)
Proficiency in at least one backend language (Golang preferred; Java, Kotlin, C++, or similar)
Proven ability to deliver results while leading and scaling teams
Experience as a hands-on leader managing 3–10 direct reports
Working knowledge of modern development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)

Nice to Have

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Adtech experience, particularly with Demand Side Platforms (DSPs)
Experience with compliance frameworks such as GDPR or CCPA

Highly competitive salary
Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
Health benefits from day one of employment
Work from home reimbursements
Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
Robust training and onboarding program
Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
An awesome parental leave program
A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.

About StackAdapt

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
#1 DSP on G2 and leader in a number of categories including Cross-Channel Advertising

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