Engineering Director, Platform

Hi, We're Centerfield.

Supercharged customer acquisition. Centerfield delivers outcome-based digital marketing solutions and personalized omnichannel experiences for the world’s leading brands. Powered by our proprietary Dugout platform, Centerfield acquires customers at scale for leading residential service, insurance, e-commerce, and B2B brands. Centerfield’s digital experiences and digital brands, such as Business.com and BroadbandNow.com, reach more than 150 million in-market shoppers annually. Centerfield is headquartered in Silicon Beach and is proud to be recognized by Built in LA as a Best Place to Work in Los Angeles.

The Opportunity...

As a Director, Software Engineer - Platform Development, you will lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers to build and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance platform solutions. You will play a critical role in driving innovation and ensuring the success of our platform initiatives.

How You'll Contribute...

• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.
• Define and execute the platform development roadmap, aligning with overall business objectives.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of the platform.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Team Management:
• Recruit, hire, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to team members.
• Manage team performance and address any challenges.
• Platform Development:
• Design, architect, and implement scalable and resilient platform components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate platform solutions.
• Optimize platform performance and ensure high availability.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement of the platform.
• Stakeholder Management:
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams.
• Manage expectations and deliver on commitments.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure alignment and integration.

What We're Looking For...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of building and scaling high-performance platforms.
• Strong technical skills in programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and software architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Experience with marketing technology.
• Experience with voice technology (i.e Twilio).
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Life at Centerfield...

• This is a hybrid position, and employees are expected to come into our Playa Vista, CA office every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
• Competitive salary + semi-annual bonus.
• Unlimited PTO – take a break when you need it!
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision plans + generous parental leave.
• 401(k) company match plan – fully vested on day 1.
• Outside patio overlooking Playa Vista + cabanas, firepits & working grills.
• Monthly happy hours, catered lunches + daily food trucks.
• Award-winning culture & unprecedented team spirit (featured in LA Business Journal & Built In LA).
• Fully stocked kitchens with snacks & drinks.
• Breakroom supplied with games, couches, workout equipment + weekly in-office exercise classes hosted by professional instructors (yoga, kickboxing & circuit training).
• Free onsite gym + locker rooms.
• Paid charity and volunteer days (local mentor programs, adopt a pet, beach cleanup, etc.).
• Monthly team outings (ball games, casino night, hikes, etc.).
• Career growth – we enjoy promoting from within!

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

Centerfield Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.