Full-Time
Technical Lead, Web Engineering
Web Engineering
Posted on 8/27/2025
TuneIn
51-200 employees
Ad-supported and premium audio streaming
No salary listed
Remote in Canada
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- 8+ years of experience designing, building, and scaling complex web applications.
- 2+ years of experience acting as technical lead, guiding architecture, mentoring engineers, and influencing technical direction.
- Proven track record leading senior engineers through complex system design, migrations, or multi-quarter initiatives.
- Expert TypeScript and deep React proficiency (modern React, hooks, Suspense patterns), plus strong Node.js fundamentals.
- Mastery of application architecture (modularity, abstraction boundaries, data propagation, API design), state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, React Query), and data-fetching/caching strategies.
- Strong testing strategy experience (Bun test/Vitest/Jest, Playwright/Cypress, testing libraries, integration testing) and code quality tooling.
- Hands-on CI/CD expertise (e.g., GitHub Actions/ArgoCD/CircleCI), artifact versioning, release strategies (a/b testing, feature flags), and observability (OpenSearch, New Relic, Datadog, Sentry/BugSnag, etc.).
- Solid grasp of web security (CSP, XSS/CSRF mitigations, auth/session best practices) and accessibility (WCAG).
- Comfortable facilitating cross-team technical initiatives and discussions.
- Adept at balancing hands-on coding with team leadership responsibilities.
- Excellent judgment, communication, and bias for action; able to make 80/20 calls and course-correct with data.
- Own architecture & technical strategy for our Web stack (client + server). Drive platform roadmaps, author RFCs/ADRs/TRDs, and make pragmatic build-vs-adopt/buy decisions.
- Lead by coding: ship high-impact features; champion reusable building blocks (e.g., design system, API/caching, telemetry, image/CDN, etc); drive migrations; review critical PRs and unblock complex problems.
- Raise quality end-to-end: uphold and evolve testing practices (unit/integration), quality gates in CI, and keep the pyramid healthy.
- Operational excellence: foster a sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency; partner with infrastructure teams on SLOs/error budgets; lead web-side incident response and follow-ups.
- Data & insights ownership: ensure apps are well-instrumented with standardized telemetry; set up actionable alerts for client-side errors, performance regressions, and revenue-critical signals (e.g., ad delivery/fill issues); define and track business health metrics (engagement, retention, conversion) in partnership with other teams, and use them to prioritize work.
- Performance leadership: own Core Web Vitals (LCP/CLS/INP) and page speed budgets; drive caching, bundling, code-splitting, and image/media optimization; partner with Design on perf-aware UX.
- Security & privacy by default: champion CSP, dependency hygiene, auth/session hardening, secret management, and data-handling best practices.
- Accessibility leadership: standardize a11y conventions and tooling (linters, component patterns, automated checks) and drive a roadmap toward WCAG 2.2 AA over time.
- Automation and CI/CD: improve build times and reliability; evolve pipelines (lint/format/typecheck/test/preview/release), progressive delivery, and safe, one-click rollbacks.
- Cross-functional collaboration: translate product goals into technical plans; set clear scope, risks, and milestones; communicate trade-offs clearly and succinctly to partners and leadership.
- Mentor & uplevel: coach senior engineers, run design reviews, set code quality standards, and model healthy engineering culture.
- Technical backlog stewardship: maintain and execute a prioritized roadmap and backlog of foundational investments (tech debt paydown, upgrades, resilience, security, developer experience).
- Streaming media experience (Web Audio API, hls.js, ABR).
- Next.js (or equivalent), SSR/SSG, SPA, and modern bundlers (Vite/Webpack/Rollup), image/CDN optimization strategies.
- Ad tech integrations (e.g., Google Ad Manager/DFP, Adswizz) and experimentation frameworks.
- Experience with multi-app design systems/component libraries.
TuneIn is an audio streaming platform that lets people listen to a wide range of content—including music, sports, news, and podcasts—on many devices such as home speakers, cars, and mobile devices. It works by streaming audio from various providers (like CNN, NPR, BBC, MSNBC, FOX News Radio) to users through both free, ad-supported access and a paid premium tier that is ad-free and offers extra content. The platform uses data analytics to suggest shows and songs based on what users like. TuneIn also integrates with voice assistants like Alexa and Google Home, making it easy to play content with voice commands. Compared with others, TuneIn covers a broad mix of content from many providers and across multiple platforms, and it earns revenue through both advertising and subscriptions. The company’s goal is to connect a wide audience with a diverse set of audio content and help people discover and enjoy what they want to hear, wherever they are.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$303.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2002
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Stingray acquisition yields $10M synergies in 12-18 months.
- Lucid Motors partnership embeds TuneIn Premium in EVs.
- Tom Hanks' Country A-Go-Go station boosts engagement.
What critics are saying
- CRTC rejects Stingray deal over foreign control in 6-9 months.
- Spotify erodes 20-30% ad revenue via exclusives in 12-24 months.
- Apple CarPlay sidelines TuneIn, dropping 40% car listens in 9-15 months.
What makes TuneIn unique
- TuneIn aggregates 100,000 radio stations across 100 countries.
- TuneIn integrates with 200+ devices including Alexa and cars.
- TuneIn personalizes suggestions using data analytics.
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↑ 0%Canadian broadcaster Stingray acquires TuneIn in $175m deal. Streaming aggregator TuneIn is being acquired by Stingray Group in a transaction valued up to $175 million. The agreement will see TuneIn, which will continue to operate under its existing brand, integrate its streaming and ad platform with Stingray's distribution network. Under the terms of the deal, Stingray will pay $150 million at closing and up to an additional $25 million within a year. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. Headquartered in Montreal, Stingray Group owns more than 100 stations in major and regional markets through Stingray Radio, making it one of Canada's largest commercial radio operators. TuneIn reports more than 75 million monthly active listeners in over 100 countries, offering access to 100,000 radio stations, podcasts, and digital audio channels. Its platform spans more than 200 connected devices, including integrations with major automotive manufacturers, smart speakers, and mobile systems. Stingray Group President, Co-founder, and CEO Eric Boyko said, "This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Stingray's journey to further strengthen its position as a global leader in audio entertainment and digital advertising sales. We are crafting an unmatched audio ecosystem by merging Stingray's extensive technology infrastructure and content distribution capabilities with TuneIn's expertise in monetization, advertising technology, and diverse content offerings." "We're particularly excited about expanding our reach in the automotive sector, where TuneIn and Stingray have both established strong integrations with leading manufacturers. This aligns perfectly with our strategy to meet listeners wherever they are - at home, in the car, or at retail locations. Together, we are poised to redefine audio for a connected world, delivering extraordinary value to our listeners, content partners, and advertisers," he added. TuneIn Co-Chairman and CEO Richard Stern stated, "Stingray is the ideal partner to propel TuneIn's next chapter of growth. Our global reach and advanced advertising capabilities, combined with Stingray's audio and video distribution, creates a significant growth opportunity for both our companies. Joining forces with Stingray allows us to accelerate our mission of delivering the world's best audio content to listeners everywhere, while creating powerful new avenues for advertisers to connect with a highly engaged audience."
Stingray an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TuneIn, a pioneer in live audio streaming and ad monetization.
Stingray Group Inc. has agreed to acquire TuneIn Holdings, Inc. for up to $175 million. The deal includes an initial payment of $150 million at closing and up to $25 million one year later. TuneIn is expected to generate $110 million in revenue and $30 million in adjusted EBITDA for the year ending December 31, 2025. The transaction implies an adjusted EBITDA multiple of 5.8x, with estimated operational synergies of $10 million within 12 to 18 months post-closing.
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