About the job
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Join our dynamic team at Viant Technology as a passionate hands-on Engineering Manager tasked with leading a skilled group of engineers in developing high-performance, scalable web applications. You will leverage your robust technical expertise in Angular (frontend) and Java/Go (backend), alongside your solid experience with microservices, serverless architecture, and database systems. Your leadership will be pivotal in enhancing the Viant DSP portal, collaborating closely with partner engineering teams and product management to oversee the design and implementation of new features.
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Direct the development of top-tier features based on inputs from product managers.
- Initiate continuous improvement strategies to enhance platform performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Occasionally engage in coding and design tasks, working alongside the engineering team on critical projects, performing code reviews, and offering technical guidance while balancing managerial duties.
- Lead efficient teams by implementing quality practices, ensuring timely delivery, overseeing architecture and design, and upholding high coding standards.
- Promote a culture of continuous growth through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and measurable outcomes.
GREAT TO HAVE
- 8+ years of experience, including 1-2 years managing full-stack teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- 6+ years of hands-on programming experience in Java and/or Go.
- Proven track record of building large, horizontally scalable distributed systems.
- In-depth knowledge of various cloud providers and services, particularly AWS and GCP.
- Experience in developing large customer-facing applications.
- Successful background in agile development and CI/CD processes.
- Previous experience in the ad tech industry is a plus.
LIFE AT VIANT
We value our employees' professional development and well-being, which is why Viant has been recognized as one of the best places to work. Our employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave, unlimited PTO, and much more.

