Manager Technology - CTV - mCanvas

Affinity Global Inc.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global AdTech company is looking for a Manager Technology in Mumbai. The role combines hands-on coding with architectural leadership, overseeing the development of ad solutions for Connected TV and AI. You will be leading engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with AdTech standards, and mentoring top talent. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in technical leadership roles, and a strong grasp of the AdTech ecosystem. Competitive salary and full-time position offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of software engineering experience.
• At least 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Deep understanding of the AdTech ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust ad-serving architectures.
• Lead R&D for video advertising on Connected TV.
• Own the delivery pipeline and coding standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Golang

Proficiency in PHP

Experience with AI/ML

Strong communication skills

Education

B.Tech / M.Tech / B.E / M.E from a premium institute

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Affinity

Affinity is pioneering new frontiers in AdTech: developing solutions that push past today’s limits and open new opportunities. We are a global AdTech company helping publishers discover better ways to monetize and enabling advertisers to reach the right audiences through new touchpoints. Operating across the US, Europe and Asia markets with teams of 575+ experts, we are building privacy‑first ad infrastructure that opens up opportunities beyond the walled gardens.

Role

Manager Technology

Work Location

Mumbai (Malad)

Work Type

Full Time

About Role

We are seeking a Manager Technology who is not just a manager, but a hands‑on technologist and architect. This role demands a leader who loves to code and will actively participate in the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)—from architecture and design to coding, testing, deployment—combining strong people and architectural leadership, and working closely with Product, Publisher Partnerships, Data, and Commercial teams.

You will lead the engineering efforts for our core platforms, specifically focusing on our Connected TV (CTV) expansion, programmatic bidding engines, SDK architecture and our emerging AI‑driven creative solutions. You will be the technical backbone of the company, balancing high‑level strategic leadership with deep‑dive programming execution.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Think Future, Build Present
  • Architect Scalable Systems: Design and build robust, high‑availability ad‑serving architectures capable of handling billions of requests with millisecond latency.
  • CTV & Video Innovation: Lead the R&D for high‑impact video advertising on Connected TV. Own the technical roadmap for ORTB/VAST/VPAID integration, interactive CTV formats and SDKs for various CTV OS (Roku, Tizen, WebOS, Android).
  • AI Strategy: Spearhead the integration of AI/ML to automate creative optimization, predict user engagement, and enhance targeting capabilities.
• Think Technology (Hands‑on)
  • Code, Develop & Architect: Architect solutions from scratch and actively write production‑quality code, committing to core modules, SDK updates, and critical bug fixes.
  • Protocol Implementation: Personally oversee and code critical components of OpenRTB implementation and VAST parsers to ensure compliance with global IAB standards.
  • Full SDLC Ownership: Own the delivery pipeline, ensuring rigorous coding standards, automated testing, and seamless CI/CD processes.
  • Stack Mastery: Make critical technology choices and maintain a deep, hands‑on understanding of our backend (Golang/Python/PHP), frontend (JS/React for rich media), and cloud infrastructure (GCP/AWS).
• Think Data & AI
  • Intelligent Algorithms: Design and implement algorithms for Real‑Time Bidding (RTB) to optimize fill rates and yield for our publisher partners across Web, Mobile and CTV.
  • AI‑Driven Creatives: Develop software that leverages Generative AI to assist our creative studio in producing immersive ad assets at scale.
  • Data Integrity: Oversee the data pipeline ensuring GDPR/CCPA compliance and privacy‑first targeting methodologies.
• Think Collaboration
  • Cross‑Functional Bridge: Work closely with Product, Sales, Operations, Design and Creative teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
  • Client Solutions: Occasionally interface with key clients or partners to understand technical integration challenges and provide custom solutions.
• Think Leadership
  • Mentor & Scale: Hire, mentor and retain top engineering talent. Foster a "builder" culture where every engineer, including yourself, is close to the code.
  • Operational Excellence: Manage the technology budget, optimize cloud costs, and ensure 99.9% system uptime.

Required Skills

Experience

• 8‑10+ years of total software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in a technical leadership role (Engineering Manager+).
• AdTech Domain: Deep understanding of the AdTech ecosystem is mandatory (DSP, SSP, DMP, RTB OpenRTB protocols, VAST/VPAID, Header Bidding).

Technical Expertise

• Expert Programmer: Proficiency in two or more core languages: Python, Golang, PHP or Node.js. Must pass a live coding interview.
• Video & CTV Mastery: Strong technical grasp of CTV ecosystems, VAST (Video Ad Serving Template), VPAID, and SIMID.
• Programmatic Standards: In‑depth knowledge of OpenRTB (ORTB) protocols (2.x and 3.0) and debugging bid requests/responses.
• SDK Development: Experience building, maintaining, and documenting lightweight, high‑performance Apps and SDKs (Roku OS/Tizen OS/WebOS/Android TV OS/Apple tvOS CTV platforms).
• Data: MySQL/PostgreSQL, MongoDB/Redis, BigQuery, BigTable.
• AI/ML Exposure: Hands‑on experience or strong familiarity with integrating AI models (TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenAI APIs) into software products, production workflows.
• High‑Scale Systems: Experience designing low‑latency, high‑throughput distributed systems (handling QPS in the thousands/millions).
• Front‑End Knowledge: Understanding of modern web technologies (HTML5, WebGL, Sensors APIs) used in rich media ads.
• Cloud & DevOps: Deep knowledge of AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• AI for SDLC: Hands‑on experience with vibe coding/spec‑driven coding and high proficiency in utilizing AI tools to optimize the development lifecycle.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Player‑Coach Mindset: Willingness to roll up sleeves and debug a production issue at 2 AM if needed.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to define a long‑term tech vision while executing short‑term sprints.
• Communication: Excellent ability to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders (CEO, Sales, Clients).

Education

• B.Tech / M.Tech / B.E / M.E from a premium institute (IITs, NITs, IIITs, or other reputed engineering institutes preferred).

What We’re Looking For

• Strong problem‑solving and system‑thinking skills.
• Ability to balance hands‑on coding with people and stakeholder management.
• High ownership, accountability, and bias for action.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.