Overview

Ampush engineering is looking for experienced Engineering Manager who has not only the technical chops to roll up his/her sleeves and provide technical leadership to major projects, but also manage a team of engineers. You not only optimize your own code but make sure engineers are able to optimize theirs. You will need to have experience with a range of technologies and the ability to manage the dynamics of a fast paced environment.

Ampush helps performance marketers acquire new users, generate sales, and re-engage customers. By powering full-service ad buying, management and insights, the AMP platform makes it easy for advertisers to reach people with smarter in-feed ads on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest. Ampush has locations in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Atlanta.

Responsibilities:

• Highly technical manager who can provide leadership to a group of engineers in an innovative and fast-paced environment.
• Own and drive complex technical projects from the planning stage through execution.
• Facilitate the design, implementation and testing of scalable, responsive systems.
• Communicate with different stakeholders and across teams to coordinate engineering efforts.
• Have good technical practices you follow on a daily basis, and be able to clearly articulate your technical viewpoints to guide your team.
• Work closely with product management team to ensure we’re building the best products.
• Own and drive the scrums in an agile environment

Desired skills and experience:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, including hands-on technical management.
• Experience with distributed systems and architecture.
• Exceptional coding skills in Python or related OOP languages.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, coaching and developing top engineering talent.
• Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
• Full-stack hands-on experience along with expertise in Python, Javascript, CSS, AngularJS and similar technologies.
• Experience working with Third Party APIs (e.g. REST) highly desirable.
• Experience working with SQL and noSQL databases
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and manage technical teams, including performance management.
• Ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and achieve results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BS in Computer Science or related field.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(K) with match
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account benefits
• Uncapped vacation and sick time
• Full stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks; weekly catered lunch
• A fun and casual work environment (including a game room with ping pong table)
• Discounted gym and ZipCar memberships