Manager, Software Engineering, Ad Experiences

Job description

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The CNN Engineering team is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Ad Experiences team.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about advertising technologies, user experience, and data-driven decision-making to help shape the future of ad delivery and monetization across CNN’s digital platforms.

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of 6 engineers focused on building and optimizing ad experiences that balance revenue goals with seamless user engagement.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners in product, design, and data to deliver high-impact solutions that power CNN’s advertising ecosystem.

**Your New Role...**

+ Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers focused on ad technologies and user experience.
+ Drive the technical strategy and execution for ad integrations, including display, video, and programmatic ads.
+ Collaborate with stakeholders to define and prioritize work that aligns with business goals and user needs.
+ Guide the team through technical planning, discovery, and delivery of scalable ad solutions.
+ Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural guidance, and hands-on contributions when needed.
+ Ensure high standards of quality, performance, and reliability in all ad-related features and systems.

**Your Role Accountabilities...**

+ Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
+ Proven experience managing and growing engineering teams (5+ years preferred).
+ Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
+ Experience hiring, onboarding, and mentoring engineers.
+ Demonstrated success in delivering performant, scalable consumer-facing applications.

**Platform Experience**

+ Full-stack development experience with JavaScript, modern frameworks, HTML/CSS, and responsive design; Python experience is a plus.
+ Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms for scalable infrastructure.
+ Familiarity with A/B testing and consumer testing platforms to optimize ad performance and user experience.
+ Knowledge of operational tools such as PagerDuty and experience managing an on-call team.
+ Ad Tech Experience (preferred) - Deep understanding of ad development and integration across display and video formats, using Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) like Google Ad Manager, Freewheel, and other 3rd party ad vendors and affiliate marketing solutions.

**Nice to Haves...**

+ Proficiency with ad testing tools and industry best practices for validation and optimization.
+ Strong grasp of ad performance metrics, real-time monitoring, and analytics interpretation.
+ Experience developing scalable solutions for high-traffic, content-rich websites.
+ Quick adaptability to emerging technologies, frameworks, and evolving ad tech ecosystems.
+ A user-first mindset with a passion for balancing monetization strategies and seamless user experience.
+ You’re passionate about building great consumer experiences to audiences at scale.
+ You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others.
+ You’re a strong communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and business teams.
+ You’re excited to contribute to CNN’s mission and culture, both technically and interpersonally.

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You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day.

We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

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