Backend Software Engineering Manager (Video & Ads Engineering)

Philo(1 month ago)

HybridFull TimeManager$210,000 - $285,000Engineering

About this role

Philo is hiring a Backend Software Engineering Manager to lead its Video and Ads Engineering teams, responsible for people management, team growth, and project delivery for the company’s video ingest, transcode, delivery pipeline, and advertising platform. The role requires a strong technical background in scalable backend systems and video streaming, but emphasizes managerial responsibilities, cross-functional collaboration, and career development for direct reports. The manager will also oversee partnerships with content providers, CDNs, and ad tech vendors while advocating for team needs and operational reliability.

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Required Skills

People Management
Project Delivery
Career Development
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Code Quality
Reliability
Performance
Hiring
Partner Management
Technical Leadership

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About Philo

philo.com

Philo is a U.S.-based streaming TV service offering live and on-demand entertainment at a low flat rate. For about $33/month it streams 70+ entertainment-focused channels (e.g., BET, HGTV, Discovery, Hallmark) with features like unlimited DVR across web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Launched from the college market and inspired by inventor Philo Farnsworth, the company is available nationwide and is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York and Cambridge.