VP Engineering

About Sovrn

Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.

• We believe in the freedom and free flow of information.
• We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.
• We believe in helping Open Web businesses remain Independent.

Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:

• Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions.
• Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most.
• Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.

About the Role

The VP Engineering Application will lead a team of skilled engineers in technical expertise and team management. The primary focus will be prioritizing short-term and long-term development goals, optimizing technical operations for efficiency, and driving the evolution of our customer-facing applications. Collaboration with product and commercial leadership is crucial to ensure alignment between product and engineering teams, transparent communication, and on-time delivery of key initiatives. This role requires extensive experience in technology leadership and a deep understanding of advertising technology industry trends.

What you’ll be doing: 

• Team Management and Leadership. Lead, manage, and develop software engineering leaders and in-house and outsourced engineering teams. Recruit, onboard, and retain skilled talent. Establish objectives and effectively communicate priorities. Set performance expectations, provide timely feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support individual goals and career growth.
• Strategic Industry Leadership. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of technological innovation. Provide strategic input based on a deep understanding of the ad-tech market. 
• Cross-Functional Collaboration. Collaborate with commercial and product leadership to shape the product roadmap strategically and tactically. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across teams.
• Operational Effectiveness. Foster a culture of strong engineering design, delivery, and quality. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Monitor and enhance key engineering metrics. Ensure financial resources are used effectively. Identify and prioritize technical debt for retirement. 

A successful candidate will have: 

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles leading teams in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance customer-facing ad-tech applications.
• Proven ability to collaborate with and align commercial and product teams.
• Proficiency in optimizing technical operations, addressing technical debt, and improving efficiency.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and execute strategic plans that align with the business objectives and drive long-term growth.
• Experience in managing and developing software engineering leaders and teams, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career growth opportunities. 
• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and design. Familiar with modern development methodologies and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions to optimize technical operations for efficiency.  
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Location: Boulder, Colorado or New York City, New York - Candidates must currently live in, or are willing to relocate to the Boulder/Denver or New York area. Sovrn’s hybrid schedule includes onsite in either our Boulder, CO or New York City office. #LI-Hybrid

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

Sovrn Core Values: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking

Compensation and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $275,000 to $300,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual earnings may vary depending on the candidate's direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location. 

Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. 

Recruitment Agencies

Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.