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Senior Manager, Solutions Architect - Integral Ad Science
Solutions Architect
Lead the design and delivery of advanced OTT advertising solutions, driving technical strategy for header bidding, server‑side insertion, and audience management across CTV platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and oversee the end‑to‑end design of the Publica OTT Header Bidding platform, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance for publishers and 65+ SSPs.
- Lead technical integration of Server‑Side Ad Insertion and Audience Management modules, collaborating with data partners and internal teams.
- Drive innovation in CTV ad technology, evaluating emerging standards and tools to maintain competitive advantage.
- Mentor and manage a cross‑functional engineering team, setting coding standards, review processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Engage with key stakeholders—publishers, advertisers, and partners—to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in ad tech, with a strong background in OTT, header bidding, and server‑side ad insertion.
- Proven leadership in managing large, distributed engineering teams and delivering complex, high‑availability systems.
- Deep understanding of CTV ecosystems, SSP integration, and audience data management.
- Excellent communication skills, able to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices.