Head of AdTech Solutions Engineering

Opera; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Opera in Barcelona seeks a Head of AdTech Solutions Engineering to architect and scale advertiser integrations across global markets. You’ll own onboarding, attribution, and tracking using MMPs (AppsFlyer preferred) and S2S workflows, shaping scalable measurement for mobile and web.

You will partner with Sales, Ad Operations, and cross-functional teams to design robust solutions, mentor engineers, and drive operational excellence in our fast-growing performance advertising business.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in solutions engineering, technical integrations, or technical operations within a high‑growth performance advertising or mobile AdTech ecosystem.
• Deep, hands‑on expertise with Mobile Measurement Platforms (AppsFlyer strongly preferred; Adjust, Singular, & Kochava), covering app install attribution, deep linking, in‑app event tracking, and postback configurations.
• Proven track record architecting and implementing conversion tracking infrastructure, specifically first‑party pixels, tag managers, and Server‑to‑Server (S2S) / Conversions APIs.
• Deep understanding of APIs, mobile SDKs, webhooks, and tracking protocols, with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• Proven track record managing client integrations from technical scoping and solution architecture through to QA, launch, and performance validation alongside commercial stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills across distributed global teams and balance technical execution with broader operational ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technical onboarding and integration of advertisers, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, testing, campaign launch, and troubleshooting.
• Own the implementation and optimization of measurement and attribution solutions, including app install and event tracking via MMPs, as well as web conversion tracking via pixel and server-to-server (S2S) integrations.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, Ad Operations, and cross‑functional teams to translate advertiser requirements into effective technical solutions that ensure accurate tracking, attribution, and campaign measurement.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering & technical teams across international locations to identify integration gaps, resolve complex issues, improve existing solutions, and develop scalable processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, share expertise with team members, and establish best practices for advertiser onboarding, integration quality, documentation, and ongoing technical support.

Skills

AdTech & Integration Background

MMP & Attribution Mastery

Web Tracking & S2S Pipelines

Technical Fluency & Edge‑Case Debugg

End‑to‑End Onboarding Ownership

Global Collaboration & Operational Ow

Job description

Location: Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Head of AdTech Solutions Engineering to establish, architect, and scale the technical integration and attribution capabilities across our global performance advertising business. In this role, you’ll work closely with Sales, Account Management, Ad Operations, and technical teams to onboard advertisers, implement robust tracking solutions, and ensure campaigns are launched and measured accurately. You will take end-to-end ownership of advertiser integrations, focusing on Mobile Measurement Platforms (MMPs), app attribution, and advanced web conversion tracking via Server-to-Server (S2S) and pixel implementations. Working with colleagues across Europe, Africa, the US, and Asia, you’ll expand our integration capabilities, resolve complex technical challenges, and improve the efficiency and scalability of our advertising operations. This is a hands‑on leadership position combining technical expertise, operational ownership, and process & team development.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end technical onboarding and integration of advertisers, from requirements gathering and solution design to implementation, testing, campaign launch, and troubleshooting.
• Own the implementation and optimization of measurement and attribution solutions, including app install and event tracking via MMPs, as well as web conversion tracking via pixel and server-to-server (S2S) integrations.
• Partner with Sales, Account Management, Ad Operations, and cross‑functional teams to translate advertiser requirements into effective technical solutions that ensure accurate tracking, attribution, and campaign measurement.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineering & technical teams across international locations to identify integration gaps, resolve complex issues, improve existing solutions, and develop scalable processes.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, share expertise with team members, and establish best practices for advertiser onboarding, integration quality, documentation, and ongoing technical support.

Job Requirements:

• AdTech & Integration Background: Extensive experience in solutions engineering, technical integrations, or technical operations within a high‑growth performance advertising or mobile AdTech ecosystem.
• MMP & Attribution Mastery: Deep, hands‑on expertise with Mobile Measurement Platforms (AppsFlyer strongly preferred; Adjust, Singular, & Kochava), covering app install attribution, deep linking, in‑app event tracking, and postback configurations.
• Web Tracking & S2S Pipelines: Proven track record architecting and implementing conversion tracking infrastructure, specifically first‑party pixels, tag managers, and Server‑to‑Server (S2S) / Conversions APIs.
• Technical Fluency & Edge‑Case Debugging: Deep understanding of APIs, mobile SDKs, webhooks, and tracking protocols, with the ability to troubleshoot complex integration issues.
• End‑to‑End Onboarding Ownership: Proven track record managing client integrations from technical scoping and solution architecture through to QA, launch, and performance validation alongside commercial stakeholders.
• Global Collaboration & Operational Ownership: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem‑solving skills across distributed global teams and balance technical execution with broader operational ownership.

What’s On Offer:

At Opera, you’ll join a diverse and inclusive team of experienced, supportive professionals who value creativity and collaboration. You’ll take ownership of a key technical function within our growing AdTech business, working with international teams and helping shape how our advertisers integrate, launch, and measure campaigns. We offer a flat organizational structure, short decision‑making paths, and opportunities to develop technical capabilities and improve processes with a direct impact on the business.