VP R&D

Description

About the Role: We seek a VP of R&D to lead our technology efforts and scale our engineering capabilities. This hands-on leadership role requires deep ad tech expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to build scalable and efficient R&D teams.

Who is the Right Candidate?

• A highly skilled developer who knows how to choose the right tool for the job, rather than focusing on specific languages.
• Someone who is not afraid to get their hands dirty, dive deep into the code, and solve complex technical challenges.
• An ad tech expert with extensive knowledge of monetization, Prebid, ad servers, and web technologies.
• A strong leader who can build and scale an R&D team, ensuring both technical excellence and team growth.
• A go-getter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is driven to make a significant impact.
• A problem solver with a strategic mindset, capable of balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership:

• Define and execute the technology vision and roadmap in alignment with Kueez's business goals.
• Collaborate with C-level executives to prioritize and develop impactful R&D initiatives that drive business outcomes.

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and scale a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and technical excellence.
• Enhance collaboration across engineering, product, and other teams to deliver robust solutions.

Technology and Innovation:

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable ad tech platforms and solutions, with a strong focus on performance optimization and real-time decision-making.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain Kueez’s competitive edge.
• Promote best practices in software development, system architecture, and testing to ensure reliability and scalability.

Operational Excellence:

• Establish KPIs and metrics to monitor the performance of the R&D team and projects.
• Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, such as automation and process optimization.

Oversee budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for all R&D projects.

Requirements

Experience:

• 10+ years in software engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles (e.g., VP R&D, CTO, Director of Engineering).
• Proven experience building and leading teams in the ad tech, real-time bidding (RTB), or programmatic advertising industries is strongly preferred.
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale, high-performance systems.

Technical Expertise:

• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern full-stack frameworks.
• Expertise in scalable architecture, cloud infrastructure, and big-data environments.
• Familiarity with tools and practices for real-time decision-making and performance optimization.

Leadership:

• Exceptional ability to align technical initiatives with business goals.
• A hands-on leader who can effectively guide the team while getting into the technical details when necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with an eye for detail and strategic vision.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work across teams and with stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to balance innovation and execution.

If you're a tech visionary, hands-on leader, and ad tech expert ready to drive innovation and build world-class engineering solutions, we’d love to hear from you!