Senior Engineering Manager, Ads Job at Icon Ventures in New York
Icon Ventures, New York, NY, United States
About Quizlet
At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team
Quizlet's Product Engineering organization builds the core experiences that help millions of students and teachers achieve their learning goals. We collaborate across teams to achieve user-centric outcomes, focusing on developing intuitive interfaces, engaging learning tools, and robust, scalable systems.
You’ll be joining a passionate group of engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists dedicated to solving real-world educational challenges. Our teams operate with autonomy, embrace experimentation, and are deeply committed to user-centric design. We value transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration at all levels.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team building Quizlet’s Ads platform team, a core part of how we sustainably support millions of learners worldwide. This team owns the end-to-end ads stack, including programmatic and direct ads, video ads, SDK and exchange integrations, and partnerships with ad quality and measurement vendors across web, iOS, and Android.
In this role, you’ll lead and grow a high-performing group of engineers while partnering closely with Product, Data, Design, Revenue, and external partners to shape the ads roadmap and execution. You’ll drive engineering excellence in systems that must balance scale, performance, reliability, user experience, and monetization impact. As a senior leader, you’ll stay technically engaged, influencing architecture, guiding complex integrations, and leading initiatives that improve platform robustness and developer velocity.
This role requires comfort operating across multiple platforms and domains, navigating tradeoffs between product experience and revenue goals, and building systems that perform at global scale.
We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our New York office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.
In this role, you will
Lead and directly manage a team of top-notch software engineers responsible for building and operating publisher advertising systems, including ad delivery, targeting, measurement, and platform capabilities across web and mobile
Partner closely with Product, Data, Revenue, Design, and Ads business teams to define strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for ads and monetization initiatives
Own execution and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing revenue impact, user experience, platform reliability, and regulatory requirements
Drive architectural decisions for high-scale, low-latency systems, including third-party integrations, experimentation frameworks, and platform abstractions
Champion engineering excellence in areas such as system reliability, performance optimization, observability, and safe rollout practices
Foster an inclusive, feedback-driven team culture that prioritizes psychological safety, technical growth, and career development
Navigate ambiguity and cross-functional complexity, proactively unblocking dependencies across product lines, platforms, and external partners
What you bring to the table
10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years leading engineering teams, ideally in a consumer-facing or platform-oriented environment
Proven experience delivering business-critical systems that balance monetization goals, user engagement, and long-term technical sustainability
Strong technical foundation in backend, full-stack, or mobile engineering, with the ability to engage deeply in system design and architectural tradeoffs
Demonstrated hands‑on experience in TypeScript, Swift, or Kotlin/Java, with a strong understanding of production‑level mobile or web codebases and the ability to stay technically engaged with the team
Hands‑on experience designing and operating highly scalable, distributed systems that integrate with third‑party services or SDKs
Clear, effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build teams that consistently grow in impact and ownership
Deep understanding of agile execution, prioritization, and cross‑functional collaboration
Strong track record of stakeholder management, aligning engineering delivery with product, revenue, and business priorities
Bonus points if you have
Experience building or scaling advertising, monetization, or marketplace platforms in a publisher or consumer internet company
Familiarity with programmatic advertising ecosystems, measurement, experimentation, or ad quality / compliance considerations
Background in performance‑sensitive or data‑intensive systems (e.g., low‑latency APIs, real‑time decisioning, analytics pipelines)
Experience leading teams across multiple platforms (web, iOS, Android) or mobile‑first environments
Hands‑on involvement in incident response, on‑call rotations, or operational excellence initiatives
Demonstrated success in hiring, retaining, and developing diverse, high‑performing teams
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $235,781- $311,070, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work‑life balance
20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
Employer‑sponsored 401k plan with company match
Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet?
Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
Cutting‑edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
Strong momentum: Top‑tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
Mission‑first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives
Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing
At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high‑quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies
At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
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At Quizlet, our mission is to help every learner achieve their outcomes in the most effective and delightful way. We’re a $1B+ learning platform used by two-thirds of U.S. high school students and half of college students, powering over 1 billion learning interactions each week.
We blend cognitive science with machine learning to personalize and enhance the learning experience for students, professionals, and lifelong learners alike. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.
Let’s Build the Future of Learning
Join us to design and deliver AI-powered learning tools that scale across the world and unlock human potential.
About the Team
Quizlet's Product Engineering organization builds the core experiences that help millions of students and teachers achieve their learning goals. We collaborate across teams to achieve user-centric outcomes, focusing on developing intuitive interfaces, engaging learning tools, and robust, scalable systems.
You’ll be joining a passionate group of engineers, designers, product managers, and data scientists dedicated to solving real-world educational challenges. Our teams operate with autonomy, embrace experimentation, and are deeply committed to user-centric design. We value transparency, inclusivity, and collaboration at all levels.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a team building Quizlet’s Ads platform team, a core part of how we sustainably support millions of learners worldwide. This team owns the end-to-end ads stack, including programmatic and direct ads, video ads, SDK and exchange integrations, and partnerships with ad quality and measurement vendors across web, iOS, and Android.
In this role, you’ll lead and grow a high-performing group of engineers while partnering closely with Product, Data, Design, Revenue, and external partners to shape the ads roadmap and execution. You’ll drive engineering excellence in systems that must balance scale, performance, reliability, user experience, and monetization impact. As a senior leader, you’ll stay technically engaged, influencing architecture, guiding complex integrations, and leading initiatives that improve platform robustness and developer velocity.
This role requires comfort operating across multiple platforms and domains, navigating tradeoffs between product experience and revenue goals, and building systems that perform at global scale.
We’re happy to share that this is an onsite position in our New York office. To help foster team collaboration, we require that employees be in the office a minimum of three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and as needed by your manager or the company. We believe that this working environment facilitates increased work efficiency, team partnership, and supports growth as an employee and organization.
In this role, you will
Lead and directly manage a team of top-notch software engineers responsible for building and operating publisher advertising systems, including ad delivery, targeting, measurement, and platform capabilities across web and mobile
Partner closely with Product, Data, Revenue, Design, and Ads business teams to define strategy, roadmap, and success metrics for ads and monetization initiatives
Own execution and delivery across multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing revenue impact, user experience, platform reliability, and regulatory requirements
Drive architectural decisions for high-scale, low-latency systems, including third-party integrations, experimentation frameworks, and platform abstractions
Champion engineering excellence in areas such as system reliability, performance optimization, observability, and safe rollout practices
Foster an inclusive, feedback-driven team culture that prioritizes psychological safety, technical growth, and career development
Navigate ambiguity and cross-functional complexity, proactively unblocking dependencies across product lines, platforms, and external partners
What you bring to the table
10+ years of software engineering experience with 3+ years leading engineering teams, ideally in a consumer-facing or platform-oriented environment
Proven experience delivering business-critical systems that balance monetization goals, user engagement, and long-term technical sustainability
Strong technical foundation in backend, full-stack, or mobile engineering, with the ability to engage deeply in system design and architectural tradeoffs
Demonstrated hands‑on experience in TypeScript, Swift, or Kotlin/Java, with a strong understanding of production‑level mobile or web codebases and the ability to stay technically engaged with the team
Hands‑on experience designing and operating highly scalable, distributed systems that integrate with third‑party services or SDKs
Clear, effective communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and build teams that consistently grow in impact and ownership
Deep understanding of agile execution, prioritization, and cross‑functional collaboration
Strong track record of stakeholder management, aligning engineering delivery with product, revenue, and business priorities
Bonus points if you have
Experience building or scaling advertising, monetization, or marketplace platforms in a publisher or consumer internet company
Familiarity with programmatic advertising ecosystems, measurement, experimentation, or ad quality / compliance considerations
Background in performance‑sensitive or data‑intensive systems (e.g., low‑latency APIs, real‑time decisioning, analytics pipelines)
Experience leading teams across multiple platforms (web, iOS, Android) or mobile‑first environments
Hands‑on involvement in incident response, on‑call rotations, or operational excellence initiatives
Demonstrated success in hiring, retaining, and developing diverse, high‑performing teams
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $235,781- $311,070, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work‑life balance
20 vacation days that we expect you to take!
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, Dental, VSP Choice)
Employer‑sponsored 401k plan with company match
Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, and Wellness benefits
40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice
Why Join Quizlet?
Massive reach: 60M+ users, 1B+ interactions per week
Cutting‑edge tech: Generative AI, adaptive learning, cognitive science
Strong momentum: Top‑tier investors, sustainable business, real traction
Mission‑first: Work that makes a difference in people’s lives
Inclusive culture: Committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome!
We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an opportunity to view what it would be like to work together, in exploring a mutually beneficial partnership.
We provide a transparent setting that gives a comprehensive view of who we are!
In Closing
At Quizlet, we’re excited about passionate people joining our team—even if you don’t check every box on the requirements list. We value unique perspectives and believe everyone has something meaningful to contribute. Our culture is all about taking initiative, learning through challenges, and striving for high‑quality work while staying curious and open to new ideas. We believe in honest, respectful communication, thoughtful collaboration, and creating a supportive space where everyone can grow and succeed together.
Quizlet’s success as an online learning community depends on a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
As an equal opportunity employer and a tech company committed to societal change, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Come join us!
To All Recruiters and Placement Agencies
At this time, Quizlet does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and/or profiles.
Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website or to any Quizlet employee. Quizlet will not pay fees to any third‑party agency or firm nor will it be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes received will be considered the property of Quizlet.
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