Associate Director, Software Engineering Bucharest

Associate Director, Software Engineering
Bucureşti
Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Who We Are: Sirius
XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius
XM Media, Ads
Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius
XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainmentand services by delivering the most compelling subscription and
- supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our
- acclaimed,
- leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius
XM’s vision to life every day. Sirius
XM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius
XM Holdings Inc. , Sirius
XM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and Sirius
XM; innovative adtech solutions powered by Ads
Wizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, Sound
Cloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, Sirius
XM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe. About Ads
Wizz Ads
Wizz, a subsidiary of Sirius
XM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. Ads
Wizz is the underlying monetization solution for
- known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, Ads
Wizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. Ads
Wizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries, and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania. How you’ll make an impact: We are seeking a talented, driven Associate Director, Software Engineering to join our growing team. In this role you will be managing a team of individual contributors pertaining to a very
- performing engineering team, responsible for designing, collaborating and executing a roadmap involving the Audio Streaming realm. . Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will manage a team located in the Engineering Hub in Bucharest, Romania What you’ll do: Lead and mentor a growing team (10+) of Software Engineers, specialized in backend, frontend and automation testing development Collaborate with the Product team to clarify the scope and timelines of the projects and also to develop a strategic vision and roadmap for the Audio Streaming Server Collaborate with the GOPS teams to ensure flawless deployments in production and provide support to the L1/L2/L3 teams Drive operational excellence by prioritizing the team’s work, executing projects, communicating and tracking progress, identifying risks Build
- performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting Lead
- level architecture discussions and planning sessions Provide mentoring and coaching for other engineers Foster a culture of innovation and collaborations What you’ll need to do the job: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar discipline 10+ years of work experience in engineering roles 5+ years of experience in leading software engineering teams in a technical organization, including mentoring and coaching staff, setting quarterly objectives, and writing performance reviews Proven ability to recruit and retain
- class engineers. Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing. Proficiency in software languages (C++ or Go preferred), software methodologies, popular frameworks, and best practices Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Excellent understanding of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the English language Nice to have: Experience with streaming servers (Shoutcast, icecast, Wowza, . . . ) Knowledge of protocols as HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, HLS Experience with Amazon AWS services (S3, SQS, Cloud
Front, Lambda, API Gateway, Athena…) Experience with other programming languages like Go and Python Our offer – what’s in it for you: Casual & friendly working environment with opportunities to impact the company with your ideas and involvement Technology diversity, interesting technical exposure in building the best
- tech product on the market Corporate annual bonus system to celebrate personal and company wins Individual training budget to use as you like for skill improvement Sports bonus for activities such as gym, biking, and yoga Meal tickets card for enjoyable lunch breaks Gift cards for special events and holidays Days off for your birthday and special events, to recharge and enjoy your BIG moment Private medical subscription to keep you healthy Private Pension Fund (Pillar III) based on your years of tenure Free library subscription for the book lover in you Good hardware devices (new laptops / Macs, displays etc. ) Parking lots at company office – 60%
- funded by the company Company offsites, CSR activities, and getaways to stay connected and keep the flame alive Our goal at Sirius
XM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. Sirius
XM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice. #LI-MT1 R-2024-10-53Who We Are: Sirius
XM and its brands (Pandora, Sirius
XM Media, Ads
Wizz, Simplecast, and Sirius
XM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainmentand services by delivering the most compelling subscription and
- supported audio entertainment experience for listeners – in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our
- acclaimed,
- leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing Sirius
XM’s vision to life every day. Sirius
XM Media is the gateway for marketers to the largest digital audio advertising ecosystem in North America. As the combined advertising revenue organization of Sirius
XM Holdings Inc. , Sirius
XM Media spans across leading owned and operated audio platforms Pandora and Sirius
XM; innovative adtech solutions powered by Ads
Wizz; sonic creative consultancy Studio Resonate; and an extended content network featuring exclusive monetization agreements with Audiochuck, NBC Universal, Sound
Cloud, and many more. Reaching more than 150 million listeners each month, Sirius
XM Media delivers audiences the tailored brand experiences they crave while putting creators first, making it easy for every marketer to produce, plan, buy and measure across its entire audio universe. About Ads
Wizz Ads
Wizz, a subsidiary of Sirius
XM, is the leading global provider of digital audio and podcast advertising solutions. Ads
Wizz is the underlying monetization solution for
- known music platforms, podcasts, and broadcasting groups worldwide, giving advertisers or all sizes unprecedented access to premium and niche audio content. Through dynamic ad insertion, advanced programmatic platforms, and innovative audio formats, Ads
Wizz efficiently connects buyers and sellers for digital audio and podcast advertising. Ads
Wizz is a global company with a presence in over 40 countries, and a Technology Development Hub in Bucharest, Romania. How you’ll make an impact: We are seeking a talented, driven Associate Director, Software Engineering to join our growing team. In this role you will be managing a team of individual contributors pertaining to a very
- performing engineering team, responsible for designing, collaborating and executing a roadmap involving the Audio Streaming realm. . Supervisory Responsibilities: This role will manage a team located in the Engineering Hub in Bucharest, Romania What you’ll do: Lead and mentor a growing team (10+) of Software Engineers, specialized in backend, frontend and automation testing development Collaborate with the Product team to clarify the scope and timelines of the projects and also to develop a strategic vision and roadmap for the Audio Streaming Server Collaborate with the GOPS teams to ensure flawless deployments in production and provide support to the L1/L2/L3 teams Drive operational excellence by prioritizing the team’s work, executing projects, communicating and tracking progress, identifying risks Build
- performance, stable, scalable systems to be deployed in an enterprise setting Lead
- level architecture discussions and planning sessions Provide mentoring and coaching for other engineers Foster a culture of innovation and collaborations What you’ll need to do the job: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar discipline 10+ years of work experience in engineering roles 5+ years of experience in leading software engineering teams in a technical organization, including mentoring and coaching staff, setting quarterly objectives, and writing performance reviews Proven ability to recruit and retain
- class engineers. Strong understanding of engineering software processes, lifecycle methodology, configuration management, release management, and system verification and testing. Proficiency in software languages (C++ or Go preferred), software methodologies, popular frameworks, and best practices Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels. Excellent understanding of Continuous Delivery and Continuous Deployment Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the English language Nice to have: Experience with streaming servers (Shoutcast, icecast, Wowza, . . . ) Knowledge of protocols as HTTP, RTMP, RTSP, HLS Experience with Amazon AWS services (S3, SQS, Cloud
Front, Lambda, API Gateway, Athena…) Experience with other programming languages like Go and Python Our offer – what’s in it for you: Casual & friendly working environment with opportunities to impact the company with your ideas and involvement Technology diversity, interesting technical exposure in building the best
- tech product on the market Corporate annual bonus system to celebrate personal and company wins Individual training budget to use as you like for skill improvement Sports bonus for activities such as gym, biking, and yoga Meal tickets card for enjoyable lunch breaks Gift cards for special events and holidays Days off for your birthday and special events, to recharge and enjoy your BIG moment Private medical subscription to keep you healthy Private Pension Fund (Pillar III) based on your years of tenure Free library subscription for the book lover in you Good hardware devices (new laptops / Macs, displays etc. ) Parking lots at company office – 60%
- funded by the company Company offsites, CSR activities, and getaways to stay connected and keep the flame alive Our goal at Sirius
XM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism, and cooperation. Sirius
XM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice. #LI-MT1