stackadapt

Director, Platform Engineering

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At a Glance

Location
Canada United States
Experience
15+ years
Posted
2026-02-19T10:26:39-05:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering
  • SaaS

Requirements

15+ years of professional software engineering experience, with 10+ years in engineering leadership roles.

Proven experience leading web application teams in a high-scale SaaS or data-intensive environment.

Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and API-driven platforms.

Experience building and scaling platforms that support multiple product teams.

Track record of developing strong engineering leaders and building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Compensation & Benefits

Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally

Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!

Access to a comprehensive mental health care program

Work from home reimbursements

Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for Platform Engineering, aligning with StackAdapt’s business and product goals.

Lead, mentor, and grow multiple engineering managers and senior engineers, fostering a culture of high performance, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Drive technical decision-making and set standards for platform architecture, reliability, and operational excellence.

Advocate for platform investments that improve scalability, security, and developer experience.

Platform & Technical Excellence

About the Company

We've been recognized for our diverse and supportive workplace, high performing campaigns, award-winning customer service, and innovation. We've been awarded:

Ad Age Best Places to Work 2024

G2 Top Software and Top Marketing and Advertising Product for 2024

Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2023 for the UK

2024 Best Workplaces for Women

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