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! #LI-Hybrid#LI-CC1