{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7778999","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3405385,"location":{"name":"New York City, New York or New Jersey"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7778999,"updated_at":"2026-05-05T10:15:07-04:00","requisition_id":"255","title":"Account Executive, Agency","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-04-03T16:07:47-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;At Sovrn, our Buyer Development team is dedicated to client success. As an Account Executive, you will join a global team, bringing a proactive and strategic approach to acquiring new accounts and cultivating growth with existing accounts in the North American advertising market.\u0026amp;nbsp; You will build lasting partnerships with small advertisers, mid-size agencies and independent trading desks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you’ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify strategic opportunities within brands, buyers and agencies, including\u0026amp;nbsp; video, desktop, CTV, and in app, through new activations, curated deals, and auction packages\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a vocal leader and subject matter expert for global engagement with brands, agencies and trading desks\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Managing individual relationship targets and expand senior level relationships within brands and agencies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Owning the weekly pipeline and revenue forecast for global and regional opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinating an internal cross-functional team and serve as the main contact for global executives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with client Executives to understand strategic needs and deliver solutions that meet both advertising and overarching business needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop customized client solutions by leveraging Sovrn\u0026#39;s comprehensive suite of products, including media, commerce, and data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with your manager and account team to evaluate strategic opportunities, review potential strategies, and deliver impactful solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with the Supply and Demand teams, GTM teams in the US \u0026amp;amp; UK, Solution Engineers and Marketing.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Utilize Salesforce and Excel to manage sales activities effectively.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the right resources are prioritized and allocated to each client opportunity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Construct and present regular QBRs with strategic analysis, insights, and reporting on MR spend, technology requirements, and the competitive landscape\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead a managed trading solution for SME brands, focusing on\u0026amp;nbsp; performance via a programmatic service partner.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A successful candidate should have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience working in adtech, including selling into and building relationships with advertisers, agencies and buyers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 2 years of experience in programmatic ad sales, familiarity with SSPs, DSPs, trading desks, and DMPs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong sales-hunting skills, leveraging existing contacts with advertisers and buyers to build a substantial book of business\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;End to end sales cycle management, owning the entire sales process, from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing new business\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of campaign planning \u0026amp;amp; buying\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with how systems work with RTB, including both open auctions and private marketplaces\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to lead Senior Executive conversations both internally and externally\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Capable of translating strategic goals into detailed plans and actionable objectives. Must be able to write a comprehensive business strategy\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Adept at clearly articulating technical solutions to prospects and clients during sales process\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral, with the ability to communicate with sales teams, executives and clients\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proven tenacity in a new business environment, with the ability to navigate obstacles and objections effectively and professionally\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Willing and able to travel 25-30% for client meetings, local events, and networking opportunities)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; New York City - Candidates must currently live in or be willing to commute to the New York City office. #LI-Hybrid\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we\u0026#39;re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.sovrn.com/blog/sovrn-values/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sovrn Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in New York\u0026amp;nbsp; is $155,000 to 183,000 (including base salary and commissions compensation). Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate\u0026#39;s relevant work experience, skills and certifications.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, short and long term disability, life insurance,11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Posting\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications will be accepted until May 30, 2026.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Equal Opportunity Employer\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. 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As an Buyer Development Manager, you will join a global team, bringing a proactive and strategic approach to acquiring new accounts and cultivating growth with existing accounts in the North American advertising market.\u0026amp;nbsp; You will build lasting partnerships with small advertisers, mid-size agencies and independent trading desks.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you’ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify strategic opportunities within brands, buyers and agencies, including\u0026amp;nbsp; video, desktop, CTV, and in app, through new activations, curated deals, and auction packages\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as a vocal leader and subject matter expert for global engagement with brands, agencies and trading desks\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Managing individual relationship targets and expand senior level relationships within brands and agencies\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Owning the weekly pipeline and revenue forecast for global and regional opportunities\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinating an internal cross-functional team and serve as the main contact for global executives\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partner with client Executives to understand strategic needs and deliver solutions that meet both advertising and overarching business needs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop customized client solutions by leveraging Sovrn\u0026#39;s comprehensive suite of products, including media, commerce, and data.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborate with your manager and account team to evaluate strategic opportunities, review potential strategies, and deliver impactful solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Work closely with the Supply and Demand teams, GTM teams in the US \u0026amp;amp; UK, Solution Engineers and Marketing.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Utilize Salesforce and Excel to manage sales activities effectively.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensure the right resources are prioritized and allocated to each client opportunity\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Construct and present regular QBRs with strategic analysis, insights, and reporting on MR spend, technology requirements, and the competitive landscape\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead a managed trading solution for SME brands, focusing on\u0026amp;nbsp; performance via a programmatic service partner.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A successful candidate should have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of experience working in adtech, including selling into and building relationships with advertisers, agencies and buyers\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 2 years of experience in programmatic ad sales, familiarity with SSPs, DSPs, trading desks, and DMPs\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong sales-hunting skills, leveraging existing contacts with advertisers and buyers to build a substantial book of business\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;End to end sales cycle management, owning the entire sales process, from prospecting and qualifying leads to closing new business\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of campaign planning \u0026amp;amp; buying\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with how systems work with RTB, including both open auctions and private marketplaces\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Able to lead Senior Executive conversations both internally and externally\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Capable of translating strategic goals into detailed plans and actionable objectives. 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Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role, and we encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we\u0026#39;re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.sovrn.com/blog/sovrn-values/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sovrn Core Values\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;: Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the approximate compensation range for this role in New York\u0026amp;nbsp; is $180,000 to 250,000 (including base salary and commissions compensation). 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Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":58749,"name":"Sales","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":60862,"name":"New York","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7983304","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3464500,"location":{"name":"Boulder, Colorado"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7983304,"updated_at":"2026-06-04T14:54:13-04:00","requisition_id":"259","title":"Director, Data Collective ","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-06-04T14:54:13-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves important problems for other people.\u0026amp;nbsp; Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.\u0026amp;nbsp; We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make \u0026amp;amp; keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in the freedom and free-flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand their business better\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they can make better decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operate\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;their business more efficiently,\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;so they can invest in what matters most\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Make (and Keep)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;more money\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they control their own destiny\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Director, Data Collective\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; to lead the team that owns Sovrn\u0026#39;s data platform end-to-end: the pipelines, lakehouse, data services, and cloud infrastructure that power our exchange, our products, and our customers\u0026#39; decisions. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role. You\u0026#39;ll own team composition and hiring; lead architecture and design across the platform; and remain close enough to the code, the systems, and the tradeoffs to make real technical decisions, not just approve them.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;You\u0026#39;ll be working with a strong senior team, a modern stack, and an organization that already uses LLMs and agentic tooling across the data stack. We\u0026#39;re looking for a leader who can take what\u0026#39;s working from \u0026quot;in use\u0026quot; to \u0026quot;intentional practice.\u0026quot; Someone with strong opinions about what high-leverage AI-native data engineering looks like at exchange scale, and the credibility to bring the rest of the org along.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Languages / components / tools in our stack:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Python, Redpanda/Kafka, Databricks/Spark, AWS/S3, Terraform, Datadog, GitHub\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you\u0026#39;ll be doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Team Leadership \u0026amp;amp; Composition\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the skill mix of the Data Collective team; lead hiring and performance management for engineers ranging from mid-level to Principal\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set the technical and cultural standards for the team: what \u0026quot;great\u0026quot; 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raise the bar on engineering rigor, observability, and operational excellence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay close enough to the systems to make real tradeoffs on performance, cost, governance, and reliability, and to know when the team\u0026#39;s estimates and risk assessments are right\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AI \u0026amp;amp; Modern Data Engineering Practice\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Set the team\u0026#39;s direction on AI-native data engineering: where LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, and AI-assisted tooling create real leverage in a high-throughput adtech environment, and where they don\u0026#39;t\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Establish standards for how the team evaluates, trusts, and operates AI-powered systems in production: observability, fallback behavior, model governance, and cost control\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identify high-leverage AI applications in the data stack: intelligent pipeline optimization, anomaly detection, automated data quality, forecasting, and LLM-powered data services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operational Excellence \u0026amp;amp; 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You still read code, write design docs, and lead architecture, not just review work\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience in big data and distributed data processing in the AWS ecosystem (Python, Spark, Kafka/Redpanda, Databricks or similar lakehouse platforms)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience operating data systems at scale: real-time streaming, batch pipelines, data lakes, metadata management, lineage, and governance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of cloud platform engineering practices: IaC (Terraform), CI/CD, observability, IAM, and cost management\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Track record of leading or substantially contributing to AI / agentic engineering efforts in production, not just experimentation, but shipped, operated, and iterated on\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience operating production vector databases at scale, including the pipelines and infrastructure to refresh hundreds of millions of vectors on a daily cadence\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with adtech data infrastructure (SSP, DSP, exchange, or ad server environments) and the programmatic ecosystem (OpenRTB, bid request/response flows, auction mechanics, supply path optimization) is a strong plus\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with data security and compliance (PII, CCPA, GDPR)\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to clearly communicate architectural concepts and team strategy at multiple levels, from engineers to executives to the board\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Comfort driving technical and organizational decisions in ambiguous, fast-moving environments\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we\u0026#39;re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Boulder, CO. In-office for candidates residing within 20 miles of our Boulder office; hybrid for candidates residing outside that radius. #LI-Hybrid\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Deadline: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Priority deadline July 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The base salary for this position is $225,000 to $250,000 annually. Actual base salary will depend on the candidate\u0026#39;s education, experience, skills, and location. In addition to salary, the total compensation package includes bonus and equity. Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan and match, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, and commuter benefits.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How to Apply: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Submit your application through \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:peopleteam@sovrn.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;peopleops@sovrn.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Equal Opportunity Employer: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":30868,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":21157,"name":"Boulder","location":"Boulder, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7987864","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3465685,"location":{"name":"Boulder, Colorado"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7987864,"updated_at":"2026-06-05T23:48:56-04:00","requisition_id":"260","title":"Director of Legal \u0026 Privacy","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-06-05T23:48:56-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves essential problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make and keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe in the freedom and free flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe in helping Open Web businesses remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions, we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The Director of Legal \u0026amp;amp; Privacy will lead Sovrn\u0026#39;s legal function, including commercial contracting, privacy and data protection, intellectual property, dispute management, corporate governance support, and legal operations infrastructure. The role operates in an environment where AI tooling is central to how legal work gets done and where AI governance is increasingly central to what the legal function delivers to the business. The Director reports to the Chief Financial Officer and partners with the CFO on legal strategy, resourcing, and risk. The role works cross-functionally with sales, product, engineering, and finance, oversees Sovrn\u0026#39;s outside privacy contractor, and manages relationships with external counsel.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What you’ll be doing:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including publisher, advertiser, vendor, partner, and platform contracts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support sales and business development on a high-volume basis, balancing transaction speed with appropriate risk management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Develop and maintain contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and approval workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advise internal stakeholders on contract terms, obligations, and business implications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Oversee the company\u0026#39;s privacy program, including direct management of the outside privacy contractor\u0026#39;s scope, deliverables, and work product.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Maintain compliance with applicable privacy laws and frameworks, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, other U.S. state privacy laws, and adtech industry frameworks (IAB TCF, GPP, and related standards). Collaborate with Product leaders on new requirements to ensure compliance.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advise on data processing agreements, vendor diligence, sub-processor management, consent mechanisms, and transparency obligations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement and manage core legal infrastructure, including contract lifecycle management, document management, intake and triage, and reporting.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage outside counsel engagements, scope, and spend.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own the procurement process for new and renewing spend.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage the company\u0026#39;s IP portfolio, including trademarks, patents, and trade secrets, in coordination with outside counsel.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Support disputes, demand letters, pre-litigation matters, and handle insurance and litigation processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assist with corporate transactions, board materials, and governance documentation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advise executives and functional leaders on legal, regulatory, and risk matters.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Train the broader organization on legal processes, contract procedures, and privacy obligations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Software: Concord, Salesforce\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;A successful candidate will have:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;10+ years of legal experience supporting technology companies, including substantive experience in adtech, martech, or digital media.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of in-house experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;5+ years of commercial contract negotiation experience, including complex master agreements.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated knowledge of adtech privacy regulation, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, U.S. state privacy laws, and IAB frameworks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Working knowledge of AI governance frameworks (NIST AI RMF or ISO/IEC 42001) and emerging AI regulation, including the Colorado AI Act and EU AI Act.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience drafting and negotiating AI-related contract terms, including provisions on training data, model licensing, output ownership, and AI-specific representations and indemnities.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Hands-on experience using AI-enabled legal tools (e.g., AI-assisted contract review and drafting, AI-augmented contract lifecycle management, AI-powered legal research) and a track record of integrating them into legal workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing outside counsel and external legal or privacy contractors.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing and implementing legal operations processes and tooling.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise senior executives and translate legal risk into business terms.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions with incomplete information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with composure and consistency.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;J.D. from an accredited law school with active bar membership in good standing preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;CIPP/E or CIPP/US certification preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certification or equivalent preferred.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we\u0026#39;re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Boulder, CO. In-office for candidates residing within 20 miles of our Boulder office; hybrid for candidates residing outside that radius.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Deadline: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Priority deadline July 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The base salary for this position is $165,000 to $200,000 annually. Actual base salary will depend on the candidate\u0026#39;s education, experience, skills, and location. In addition to salary, the total compensation package includes bonus and equity. Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan and match, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, and commuter benefits.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How to Apply: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Submit your application through \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:peopleteam@sovrn.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;peopleops@sovrn.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Equal Opportunity Employer: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":58751,"name":"Legal","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":21157,"name":"Boulder","location":"Boulder, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7872983","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3426303,"location":{"name":"Boulder, Colorado or New York City, New York or Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7872983,"updated_at":"2026-05-08T18:20:08-04:00","requisition_id":"257","title":"Principal Data Engineer","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-04-30T23:59:40-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves important problems for other people.\u0026amp;nbsp; Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.\u0026amp;nbsp; We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make \u0026amp;amp; keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in the freedom and free-flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand their business better\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they can make better decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operate\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;their business more efficiently,\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;so they can invest in what matters most\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Make (and Keep)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;more money\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they control their own destiny\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re looking for a Principal Software Engineer (Data) with deep roots in adtech data infrastructure and a genuine conviction about what AI-native data engineering looks like in practice. 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Applicants need to be able to commute/travel to our Boulder or New York City location. For exceptional candidates we would consider remote locations in these states: AZ, CA, CO, GA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OK, TX, UT, WA. #LI-Remote, #LI-Hybrid\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sovrn Core Values: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The base pay range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits. Actual earnings may vary depending on the candidate’s direct experience, skills, industry knowledge, and location.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and match, and a paid parental leave program.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Job Posting\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2026.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Equal Opportunity Employer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":30868,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":21157,"name":"Boulder","location":"Boulder, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null},{"id":60862,"name":"New York","location":"New York, New York, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7872979","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3426302,"location":{"name":"Boulder, Colorado or New York City, New York or Remote"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7872979,"updated_at":"2026-05-19T17:14:02-04:00","requisition_id":"256","title":"Principal Software Engineer","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-04-30T23:56:12-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves important problems for other people.\u0026amp;nbsp; Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.\u0026amp;nbsp; We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make \u0026amp;amp; keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in the freedom and free-flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand their business better\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they can make better decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operate\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;their business more efficiently,\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;so they can invest in what matters most\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Make (and Keep)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;more money\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they control their own destiny\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We\u0026#39;re looking for a Principal Software Engineer with deep roots in adtech infrastructure and a genuine conviction about what AI-native engineering looks like in practice. This role is backend-focused at its core — you\u0026#39;ll work on the systems that power our exchange, from bid request processing and traffic shaping to data pipelines and auction logic. 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Applicants need to be able to commute/travel to our Boulder or New York City location. For exceptional candidates we would consider remote locations in these states: AZ, CA, CO, GA, MD, MA, MI, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OK, TX, UT, WA. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable; and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we’re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Sovrn Core Values: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Candid, Customer Empathy, Learning, Scrappy, Second Order Thinking\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;The base pay range for this position is $200,000 to $240,000 annually. In addition to the base salary, the total compensation package includes bonus, equity, and benefits. 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Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":30868,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":21157,"name":"Boulder","location":"Boulder, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/sovrn/jobs/7954362","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":3453567,"location":{"name":"Boulder, Colorado"},"metadata":[{"id":439381,"name":"GHBGCheck","value":"RPT_STANDARD","value_type":"single_select"}],"id":7954362,"updated_at":"2026-05-22T12:39:56-04:00","requisition_id":"258","title":"Senior Cloud Engineer","company_name":"Sovrn","first_published":"2026-05-22T12:39:56-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves important problems for other people.\u0026amp;nbsp; Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent.\u0026amp;nbsp; We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make \u0026amp;amp; keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in the freedom and free-flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;We believe\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Understand their business better\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they can make better decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Operate\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;their business more efficiently,\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;so they can invest in what matters most\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Make (and Keep)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;more money\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, so they control their own destiny\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About Sovrn\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Every interesting company solves important problems for other people. Sovrn is a Software and Data business that helps Open Web businesses be and remain independent. We help them understand their business better, operate more efficiently, and make \u0026amp;amp; keep more money.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe in the freedom and free-flow of information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe the Open Web is the largest source of this information.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;We believe in helping Open Web businesses be and remain Independent.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Through Software products and Data solutions we help our customers:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understand their business better, so they can make better decisions\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Operate their business more efficiently, so they can invest in what matters most\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Make (and Keep) more money, so they control their own destiny\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;About the Role\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Senior Cloud Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; at Sovrn, you are a key technical decision-maker and force multiplier for our engineering organization. You\u0026#39;ll design large-scale, enterprise-grade AWS architectures, lead the adoption of Infrastructure as Code and automation best practices across teams, and serve as an escalation point for complex production incidents. This role bridges deep technical ownership with cross-functional dependencies — you\u0026#39;ll mentor engineers at multiple levels, translate architectural decisions for non-technical stakeholders, and shape how we bjuild, observe, and continuously improve our data cloud platform.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h4\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;What You’ll Be Doing:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/h4\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design large-scale, enterprise-level AWS cloud architectures (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM) that are secure, scalable, and cost-effective; act as the primary decision-maker on platform selection and cloud-native design patterns for your domain.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Manage, optimize, and scale a Databricks lakehouse layer to maximize performance, reduce costs and enforce governance frameworks (RBAC/ABAC, IAM, SCIM).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Lead IaC adoption across teams — develop internal Terraform modules, implement policy-as-code, and architect CI/CD pipelines that fully automate infrastructure deployment and management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own observability for your services: design comprehensive monitoring, metrics, and alerting strategies that drive data-driven root cause analysis and meaningfully reduce escalation noise.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Implement AIOps solutions for automated anomaly detection; define standards for responsible AI use in operations and ensure AI tooling measurably improves reliability without introducing new risk.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serve as an on-call escalation point for complex, cross-team incidents; apply expert-level troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues spanning multiple services and systems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Own delivery of projects with multiple dependencies and lead large cross-team initiatives — coordinating across engineering to maintain clarity on scope, quality, and timelines.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Create high-level architectural documentation, contribute to the long-term technology roadmap, set documentation standards for the team, and help junior engineers develop their technical writing skills.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate new tools for team adoption; contribute learnings back through internal tech talks, certification roadmaps, and structured mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;The successful candidate will have:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep proficiency in AWS cloud services (VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, etc) with a track record of designing and owning secure, scalable, production-ready architectures using cloud-native design principles.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deep familiarity with industry leading architecture and administration of Peta-scale data lakehouse platforms, such as Databricks, Snowflake, or similar.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) — building reusable internal modules, implementing policy-as-code, and architecting CI/CD pipelines for full infrastructure automation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, security best practices, and Identity and Access Management; experience enforcing governance through automated policy checks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience designing observability systems (metrics, logs, alerting) and applying data-driven approaches to incident management, root cause analysis, and operational improvement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrated experience designing agent skills that will reduce the administrative drag of the engineering team. Champions for AI integration from inception and responsible for adoption into production environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong communication skills: ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences, negotiate cross-team requirements and timelines, and produce architectural documentation that others build from.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;AWS certifications (Solutions Architect – Professional or DevOps Engineer) are a strong plus.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms, many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of accountability and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We expect you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we\u0026#39;re looking for.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Location:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Boulder, CO. In-office for candidates residing within 20 miles of our Boulder office; hybrid for candidates residing outside that radius.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Application Deadline: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Priority deadline June 1, 2026. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter until the position is filled.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Compensation and Benefits: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;The base salary for this position is $130,000 to $160,000 annually. Actual base salary will depend on the candidate\u0026#39;s education, experience, skills, and location. In addition to salary, the total compensation package includes bonus and equity. Sovrn offers a full slate of benefits from medical, dental, and vision coverage, short and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan and match, 11 paid holidays, flexible vacation, and commuter benefits.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;How to Apply: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Submit your application through \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026quot;\u0026gt;https://www.sovrn.com/careers/\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the application or interview process, please contact \u0026lt;a href=\u0026quot;mailto:peopleteam@sovrn.com\u0026quot;\u0026gt;peopleops@sovrn.com\u0026lt;/a\u0026gt;.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Equal Opportunity Employer: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Recruitment Agencies: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Sovrn does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias or Sovrn employees. Sovrn is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":30868,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":21157,"name":"Boulder","location":"Boulder, Colorado, United States","child_ids":[],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":7}}