Director of Engineering, Ads & Monetization - Remote

Overview

As Director of Engineering for Ads & Monetization, you will lead the vision, execution, and operations of Upwork’s advertising and monetization platforms, ensuring engineering investments translate into measurable business outcomes.

In Short

• Define and communicate the engineering strategy for Ads & Monetization.
• Lead execution across ad tech systems.
• Build and evolve platforms supporting new ad formats and monetization models.
• Develop and mentor senior engineering managers.
• Partner with stakeholders to shape monetization strategies.
• Ensure quality and reliability across large-scale systems.
• Represent Ads & Monetization progress to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Proven success in leading large-scale ad tech or marketplace platforms.
• Ability to set a clear vision and drive execution.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Technical depth in distributed systems is desirable.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your family.
• Unlimited PTO.
• 401(k) plan with matching.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.