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Engineering Manager II, Creatives

StackAdaptCanada; Toronto; United States; VancouverBack-end Engineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
7 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

StackAdapt is seeking an Engineering Manager II, Creatives to lead a backend software services team managing the creative pipeline across Canada or the United States. This remote-first position suits an experienced engineering leader with a background in distributed systems and adtech who enjoys hands-on technical guidance and team mentorship.

Role Overview

The Creative team at StackAdapt oversees everything from serving creatives on bid requests to dynamic creative selection, audit workflows, and applying complex business rules. In this role, the manager will lead a team of backend engineers who own this critical pipeline, supporting daily execution and removing blockers to ensure reliable delivery. The manager collaborates closely with product management, senior engineering leadership, and peer groups like Bidding and Data Science to hit roadmap milestones and maintain high-throughput, low-latency services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead a team of backend engineers, running agile rituals, tracking sprint health, and ensuring realistic commitments to prevent burnout.
Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide tactical feedback, build psychological safety, and support professional growth plans.
Stay close to the technology by participating in code reviews, architecture discussions, and component-level design decisions.
Coordinate cross-team dependencies with Bidding, Data Science, and Product.
Participate in incident resolution and support the on-call rotation to track production issues to their root cause.
Interview candidates, provide hiring feedback, and assist with onboarding.
Encourage the adoption of approved AI tooling to raise team velocity.

Requirements

5+ years of backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and high-throughput, low-latency services.
1+ years of people management experience, or 2+ years as a tech lead or mentor for a backend team.
Proficiency in at least one backend language, with Golang preferred, or similar languages like Java, Kotlin, C++, or Rust.
Experience in adtech or martech, specifically with creative serving in programmatic advertising.
Understanding of Dynamic Creative Optimization (DCO), ad markup, and rendering.
Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with modern development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban.

Nice to Have

Frontend development experience, including an understanding of web technologies and how creatives are rendered in the browser and on devices.
Experience operating systems under global compliance and privacy frameworks.

Skills and Tools

Golang
Java
Rust
C++
AWS
Kubernetes
Kafka
Aerospike
Scrum and Kanban

Salary and Benefits

Canada Base Salary Band: $228,000 to $313,500 CAD.
USA Base Salary Band: $208,000 to $286,000 USD.
Retirement, 401K, or pension savings globally.
Comprehensive paid time off packages, including birthdays off.
Health benefits and mental health care programs from day one.
Work from home reimbursements and optional global WeWork memberships.
Professional development support for conferences, courses, and books.
Parental leave program and team social events.

About the Company

StackAdapt is a leading technology company empowering marketers to connect brand and performance advertising with precision through its AI-powered platform. Recognized globally, StackAdapt has received awards such as G2 Top Software for 2026, Best Workplaces for Young Talent, and top rankings as a demand-side platform. The company operates with a remote-first culture and values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official StackAdapt careers page to submit an application and learn more about open positions.

Skills and tech stack

AWSKubernetesJavaGolangRustC++Kafka

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Engineering Manager II, Creatives position located?

This is a remote-first position open to candidates located anywhere in Canada or the United States.

What is the salary range for this role?

The base salary band for candidates in Canada is $228,000 to $313,500 CAD, and for the USA, it is $208,000 to $286,000 USD.

What kind of technical background is required?

Candidates need 5+ years of backend development experience in distributed systems, microservices, and high-throughput services, with proficiency in languages like Golang, Java, C++, or Rust.

Is management experience required?

The role requires either 1+ years of people management experience or 2+ years of experience as a tech lead or mentor for a backend team.

What technologies does the Creative team use?

The systems are built using Golang, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, Aerospike, and other modern tools and databases.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official StackAdapt careers page.

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