Director, Software Engineering

Cadent ignites seamless connections between brands, publishers & consumers. Our predictive AI orchestrates outcomes on any platform customers are on, across any media they consume & at any stage of the journey. To learn more, please visit Cadent.com.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead, mobilize, and encourage one or more teams of internal and outsourced engineers. Proactively mentor subordinates and be responsible for all performance-related activities, including delivering performance reviews.

AI-First Development Culture:

• Champion an AI-first engineering culture by coaching the team to integrate Cadent's suite of AI development tools into their core workflows—from initial code creation to pull request reviews—to enhance productivity and code quality.

Technical Strategy & Execution:

• Transform Cadent’s technical strategies into actionable plans, projects, and objectives for your team(s). Provide technical oversight on high-level implementation plans and evangelize best practices in technology and architecture.

Hands-On Development:

• Dive into hands-on development of enterprise applications, APIs, and services. Design and implement robust relational and NoSQL schemas and contribute to the codebase to ensure the delivery of high-quality software.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Product Managers, AMO and other cross-functional leaders to analyze requirements, coordinate development resource allocation, and manage priorities to deliver complete solutions.

Technical Ownership:

• Act as the primary point of contact for all technical and deployment questions, troubleshoot and debug complex issues, and recommend innovative solutions based on industry best practices.

Process & Financial Management:

• Proactively look for opportunities for the continual improvement of development strategies and processes. Participate in budget planning and manage established budgets for your area of responsibility.

• 10+ years of experience in software development.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Deep expertise in the modern Java ecosystem, including building resilient and scalable microservices with Spring Boot. A strong background in both imperative (RESTful APIs, JPA/Hibernate) and reactive (Spring WebFlux, Project Reactor) programming paradigms is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex data challenges using SQL. You should be adept at untangling and optimizing inefficient queries, navigating intricate data models, and writing sophisticated queries to support business intelligence needs.   
• Proven experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure, including Docker containers and Kubernetes.
• Experience with CI/CD processes and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• You are a technically strong engineer with a background in designing and building scalable distributed systems.
• You can dig into the details but also see and communicate the big picture.
• You possess a deep understanding of business domain knowledge, including functional processes and business objectives.
• You are a self-driven and effective team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• You possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.

Eligibility:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

So, if the leading edge of media technology is the place you want to be, please contact us today and let’s start the conversation!

Health & Wellbeing

Inclusive health, dental, and vision plans built to support diverse lifestyles Enhanced support for reproductive health, family planning, and new parents Employer contribution to HSA Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, LegalEase Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident coverages Generous and inclusive paid parental leave Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free access to the Calm App Monthly Wellness reimbursement Special discounts through LifeMart and Plum Benefits Flexible Time Off (FTO) policy and company breaks 11 observed Federal holidays Summer Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Inclusion & Belonging

Employee Resource Groups that foster connection and community DEI programming and initiatives Company-sponsored events to bring employees together Offices across the U.S., including Manhattan, Philadelphia, and San Jose

Financial & Security

401(k) participation with discretionary employer match Life, Short-term, and Long-term Disability coverage Cell phone and WiFi stipend Pre-tax commuter benefits Access to certified financial coaches and planning tools

Values

Passionate. We are inspired partners. Purposeful. We create with intention. Curious. We discover what’s possible.

The salary range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications as well as other business and organizational needs. 

Cadent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to supporting all it’s employees when it comes to Inclusion & Diversity. Cadent’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for applicants & employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual identity or orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability or medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual and reproductive health decisions, genetic information, marital status (including domestic partnerships and civil unions), pregnancy, culture ancestry, familial or caregiver status, military status, veteran status, socioeconomic status, unemployment status, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other basis prohibited by law. and will not discriminate against the basis of disability. This commitment is honored when it comes to decisions on hiring, recruiting, training, promotions, compensations, benefits, transfers and terminations.

Cadent is seeking to actively engage with our employees from a wide variety of cultures and to connect with our clients differently. Our workforce has generational diversity that supports greater innovation when we maximize representation of all diversity. Our active employee resource groups promote engagement across all groups of individuals that are represented within the company and externally.