Director of Engineering

Anzu.io is the most advanced intrinsic in-game ad solution for mobile, PC, console, and the metaverse. Anzu’s in-game ads put players first and help advertisers programmatically reach audiences in a non-disruptive and highly engaging way. Using our patented 3D ad tracking engine, Anzu is the first to bring viewability measurement in-game with Oracle Moat and IAS. Partnering with trusted AdTech vendors and compliance with industry measurement standards outlined by the MRC and IAB make Anzu the preferred in-game advertising partner for brands and agencies globally.

Anzu helps game developers monetize their titles with ad placements that complement the gameplay, resulting in reliable revenue streams. Supporting all major and custom built game engines and a full-stack ad monetization solution that provides complete control over ad placements, Anzu is the preferred in-game ad monetization partner for developers worldwide.

Backed by the Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, Samsung Next, Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, WPP, PayPal Ventures, and many other prominent investors, Anzu is on a mission to make in-game advertising better. Better for brands, better for game developers, and better for gamers. Learn more.

We are looking for an experienced, creative Director of Engineering to join our team and help develop the platform that drives our business - the Anzu SDK core and its supporting technologies. You will have the opportunity to directly steer the development process of an industry leading technology, and work with some of the leading developers in the gaming ecosystem.

Position:

• Team Leadership:
• Provide visionary leadership to the software engineering team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
• Mentor and develop team members, ensuring a high level of technical proficiency and career growth
• Implement best practices for software development, code reviews, and quality assurance
• Technical Strategy:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the technical roadmap and long-term vision for software development
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, advising on their potential impact and integration into our software solutions
  
  

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a software engineering team
• Experience in designing and developing complex systems from the ground up
• At least 10 years experience, with a deep understanding of C/C++ with at least three years from the following platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux
• Experience with additional programing languages used by the team: Java, ObjectiveC, JavaScript, Python, C#
• Experience with 2D/3D computer graphics programming and working with popular rendering engines such as DirectX, OpenGL, OpenGLES, and Metal
• Good grasp of 3D graphics-related math: vectors, matrices, view projections, geometry, and linear algebra in general
• Familiarity with modern GPU architectures, and recent computer graphics development techniques and optimizations
• Experience working with decoding image/video
• Knowledge in building/optimizing games using Unity/Unreal - an advantage
• Experience in java NDK - an advantage
• Experience in Xbox/Playstation development - an advantage
• Experience in C/C++ computer vision programming - an advantage
• High level of English with excellent communication skills
• Committed to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design and high-quality product delivery
  
  

• Competitive salary packages with a focus on employee development
• Bottom-up employee-first culture
• Industry-leading global company in the in-game advertising market
• Exciting opportunity to dive into the popular worlds of gaming, esports, and advertising
• Centrally-located HQ office in Tel Aviv, with hybrid working and remote teams around the globe
• Great opportunity for professional growth across multiple areas of expertise working with cutting-edge technology
• Work with AAA and indie gaming studios to make gaming a better place
• Equal opportunity employer with inclusive environment for all employees
• And much, much more…