stackadapt
Director, Platform Engineering
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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