VP of Engineering
New York, NY
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with founder/CEO to define products and specs to meet vision and market opportunities
• Hands-on development leadership of Python-based publisher platform
• Work with Director of Ad Operations to implement ad units into the eReading experience,
• Initially display ads with rich media possibly later. Ad unit integration to follow industry standards
• Potential for hands-on development leadership of new HTML5 browser-based responsive
• eReader web apps, for desktop, tablet, and smartphone
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Desired:
• Track record of driving and iterating cutting edge technology products
• 1+ years of experience with digital advertising technologies, including an understanding of the fundamentals of tags, networks, exchanges, and an interest in driving innovative use of these in eBook contexts
• 3+ years of experience hands-on web app development, ideally a mix of work in UI / app/ data tiers. Working knowledge of the differences between desktop / tablet / mobile platforms as web development targets
• Nice to have: Experience with design and development of web app and data tiers
• Nice to have: Confidence with hiring and overseeing other technologists part time and full time to fill out the team over time
Minimum Experience &amp; Education
• 3+ years of experience in web platform development and/or tech team leadership
Please send resumes to REDACTED_EMAIL
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