Saatchi & Saatchi

Senior Manager, Software Engineer

Saatchi & Saatchi$115K — $214K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience leading software engineering teams in a product environment with direct management responsibilities.
  • Proven experience building modern software platforms, including distributed systems and large-scale data processing.
  • Hands-on familiarity with big data technologies like Databricks and Spark.
  • Knowledge of cloud-based platform operations with a strong focus on scalability and reliability.
  • Ability to blend leadership with technical skills, fostering trust and collaboration within the team.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and contractors, providing feedback and supporting their professional development.
  • Oversee capacity management, delivery planning, and execution for strategic product areas.
  • Collaborate with product management and architecture to define technical directions and align development roadmaps.
  • Direct the design and delivery of full-stack and data-intensive systems leveraging contemporary technologies.
  • Recruit and nurture engineering talent while fostering an inclusive team culture.
  • Actively participate in coding and architecture reviews, offering solutions to technical challenges as needed.
  • Enhance engineering quality by implementing best practices in design and operational excellence.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic engineering team with significant impact on product development.
  • Access to advanced technologies and a modern engineering environment.
  • Focus on professional growth and team culture development.
  • Collaborative partnerships with product and architecture teams.
  • Involvement in the full lifecycle of a cutting-edge data collaboration platform.
Full Job Description
Overview

Epsilon is looking for a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead a high-impact team building core capabilities for Epsilon Clean Room, our privacy-first data collaboration platform. In this role, you will lead a team of 8-12 engineers and contractors, shape technical direction, partner closely with product and architecture leaders, and help deliver scalable solutions that enable secure, data-rich collaboration for enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of full-time engineers and contractors, providing clear direction, regular feedback, and support for career growth and performance.
  • Manage team capacity, delivery planning, and execution across a strategic product area, ensuring the team is set up to deliver high-quality outcomes against business priorities.
  • Partner with product management, architecture, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical direction, align roadmaps, and deliver customer-facing capabilities for a data-intensive platform.
  • Guide the design and delivery of full-stack and data-intensive systems using technologies such as Databricks, Spark, and cloud-native services.
  • Hire and onboard strong engineering talent, build an inclusive and accountable team culture, and effectively lead a blended organization of employees and contractors.
  • Operate as a player-coach by reviewing architecture and code, removing technical blockers, and contributing directly when the situation calls for it.
  • Raise the bar on engineering quality, operational excellence, and delivery discipline through strong design practices, observability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading software engineering teams in a product environment, including direct people management responsibilities such as coaching, performance management, and team development.
  • Experience leading teams that build modern software platforms spanning application development, distributed systems, and large-scale data processing.
  • Hands-on experience with big data and data engineering technologies, including Databricks, Spark, and large-scale processing frameworks.
  • Experience building and operating cloud-based platforms, with strong judgment around scalable architecture, reliability, and performance.
  • A player-coach approach with strong communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to build trust with both senior partners and engineering teams.

Technology Environment
  • Full-stack applications, backend services, APIs, and customer-facing product experiences
  • Databricks, Spark, and large-scale data processing platforms
  • Cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Modern engineering practices including observability, CI/CD, and distributed system design


Base Salary: $115,500.00 - $214,500.00

Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon, but not limited to the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location and application employment laws. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

The application deadline for this job posting is 07/13/2026.

Additional Information

About Saatchi & Saatchi

Saatchi & Saatchi is a global advertising agency headquartered in New York City. The company was founded in London in 1970 by brothers Maurice and Charles Saatchi and is now part of the Publicis Groupe, a French multinational advertising and public relations company. Saatchi & Saatchi has over 6,000 employees in 114 countries and provides a range of advertising and marketing services to clients in various industries, including automotive, consumer goods, financial services, and telecommunications. The company is known for its creative and innovative advertising campaigns, including the iconic 'Nothing is Impossible' campaign for Toyota. Saatchi & Saatchi has won numerous awards for its work, including Cannes Lions, Clios, and Effies.
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