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Engineering Lead, Data & Technology (General Manager)

WPP MediaShanghai, China; Wuxi, ChinaTechnology & Data
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
11 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

WPP Media is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead, Data & Technology (General Manager) to shape next-generation marketing solutions in Shanghai and Wuxi, China. This senior leadership position is well-suited for a seasoned technology expert with a background in software engineering, AI, and platform development.

Role Overview

The Engineering Lead serves as a senior, hands-on leader responsible for driving engineering strategy, platform architecture, and quality delivery across marketing capabilities in China. This professional oversees platforms supporting consumer intelligence, audience planning, media optimization, and workflow automation. The person in this role adapts global technologies to fit local cloud, data, and regulatory environments while building localized solutions to meet specific market demands.

Key Responsibilities

Drive the engineering strategy, architecture, and delivery roadmap for data, AI, media, and marketing technology in China.
Manage and guide multidisciplinary teams specializing in backend, frontend, AI, data, platform, architecture, and quality engineering.
Define and enforce engineering standards for architecture, testing, security, documentation, and performance.
Build integrated platforms connecting insights, strategy, audiences, content, media, commerce, and measurement.
Build reusable APIs, services, AI agents, orchestration frameworks, and enterprise integrations.
Integrate local and global AI models covering text, image, video, audio, and multimodal use cases.
Establish systems for model evaluation, retrieval, knowledge bases, monitoring, and AI risk management.
Adapt global technology stacks for China-specific cloud infrastructure, media ecosystems, identity systems, and compliance frameworks.
Oversee technical governance, architecture reviews, vendor management, and production readiness.

Requirements

Minimum of 15 years of professional experience in software engineering, platform development, technology, or a related sector.
Demonstrated history of leading engineering teams and delivering enterprise-grade platforms.
Deep expertise in software architecture, cloud platforms, APIs, distributed systems, data platforms, and DevOps.
Practical background working with AI, machine learning, generative AI, agentic systems, or retrieval applications.
Strong comprehension of model integration, orchestration, evaluation, and AI risk controls.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field (equivalent practical experience is also considered).
Fluent Mandarin language skills and strong professional English proficiency are preferred.

Nice to Have

Prior background working in media, advertising, marketing technology, commerce, or customer data.
Experience operating directly within China’s unique digital, cloud, data, and regulatory ecosystem.
A master’s degree or equivalent advanced qualification.

Skills and Tools

Software Architecture and Distributed Systems
Cloud Platforms and DevOps
APIs and Enterprise Integration
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (Generative AI, Agentic Systems)
Data Platforms and Analytics
Quality Engineering and Testing
Mandarin and English Communication

About the Company

WPP is a trusted growth partner for leading global brands, uniting talent, intelligence, and partnerships through its pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open. WPP Media acts as the AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, and partnerships to deliver personalized marketing at scale while providing transparency into media investments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official WPP Media careers page to submit an application for this position.

Questions candidates ask

What locations is this job based in?

The role is based in Shanghai, China, and Wuxi, China.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 15+ years of experience in software engineering, platform development, technology, or a related field.

What educational qualifications are needed?

A bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is required, though equivalent practical experience is also considered.

What language proficiency is preferred for this role?

Fluent Mandarin and strong professional English are preferred.

How should I apply for this position?

Candidates should apply directly through the official WPP Media careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official WPP Media careers page.

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