Software Engineering Manager, Ads Manager

Instacart; Remote; USD 240,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery delivery platform in Myrtle Point seeks an experienced engineering manager to lead two Ads Manager teams. You will own strategy and execution for web-based products, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and engineering teams to ensure cohesive solutions. Candidates should have over 8 years of software engineering experience, including 3 years of management experience. This role offers remote work flexibility and significant growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Salary up to $243,000

New hire equity grant

Annual refresh grants

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in large-scale web applications or platforms.
• 3+ years of engineering management experience leading multiple teams or a team of 10+ engineers.
• Proven track record in shipping B2B or enterprise self-serve products end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead two core Ads Manager teams to deliver high-quality advertiser experiences across various functions.
• Own strategy, roadmap, and execution for a broad portfolio of web-based products.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and engineering teams to align priorities and deliver cohesive solutions.

Skills

Software engineering

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Job description

Employer Industry: Grocery Delivery and E-commerce

Why consider this job opportunity:

• Salary up to $243,000
• Eligible for a new hire equity grant and annual refresh grants
• Remote work flexibility with a focus on a collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to lead and shape the future of advertising technology at a major e-commerce platform
• Supportive culture that values talent development and inclusivity
• Engage in high-impact projects with top consumer packaged goods brands

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

• Lead two core Ads Manager teams to deliver high-quality advertiser experiences across various functions
• Own strategy, roadmap, and execution for a broad portfolio of web-based products
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and engineering teams to align priorities and deliver cohesive solutions
• Drive engineering excellence and establish SLAs and operational KPIs for advertiser-facing systems
• Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders and leadership

What is Required (Qualifications):

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in large-scale web applications or platforms
• 3+ years of engineering management experience leading multiple teams or a team of 10+ engineers
• Proven track record in shipping B2B or enterprise self-serve products end-to-end
• Hands-on technical leadership with modern web stacks, including front-end and backend technologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in ads technology, retail media, or marketing platforms managing significant advertiser spend
• Background in experimentation and optimization systems, including A/B testing and ML-driven recommendations
• Experience building tools for self-serve enterprise users in campaign management and reporting
• Success in scaling teams and mentoring other managers
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities while maintaining a strong customer focus