Head of Product

RUN is seeking a passionate, curious, creative and thoughtful product manager to join our executive team. We are pushing the envelope on what is possible within programmatic ad technology and need your help refining our product. In this role, you’ll work with a small cross-functional team on everything from brainstorming features to customer/competitor research to wireframing to developing specifications to working closely with developers.

The perfect candidate is fluent in current UX best practices and knows exactly when to throw them out the window and blaze a new trail. You know how to look at a nasty problem and efficiently unpack it into manageable parts You're both a conceptual thinker and a craftsperson, with expert level skills in both visual and interaction design. You enjoy engaging in a healthy debate about the user experience and sharing what you've learned with others. You have a passion for working in a fast-paced, chaotic environment with intense, demanding, but fun-loving co-workers.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Work with product owners and developers
• Create wireframes, mockups and detailed design specifications to describe the user experience, user interface, and advertising concepts
• Help establish and reinforce consistent visual design
• Be able to easily pivot between high level product discussions and the low level implications of those discussions

• 3+ years experience designing web or mobile applications
• A portfolio that includes self-started personal projects for which you had total creative control

• Iconography and illustration skills
• Ability to code your designs (CSS, HTML or JavaScript all pluses)
• Fan of Edward Tufte and Stephen Few

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Senior Software Engineer

RUN is the leader in programmatic ad technology. We pride ourselves on being able to build cutting edge technology right here in NYC, but our open source, agile, client-focused approach enables us to see beyond our own in-house technologies to incorporate best-in-class vertical solutions from around the world. We are looking for talented developers in the NYC area.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Experienced with software/system architecture and can lead by example
• Experienced with at least a few of the following technologies: Ruby, Rails, MongoDB, Redis, node.js, jQuery
• Comfortable with concurrency, scale, performance and lots of data
• Insight into good architecture and releasing well tested code
• Constant drive to learn new technologies and employ them

• An advertising background
• Machine learning experience

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Front-end Developer / User Experience

RUN is the leader in programmatic ad technology. We pride ourselves on being able to build cutting edge technology right here in NYC, but our open source, agile, client-focused approach enables us to see beyond our own in-house technologies to incorporate best-in-class vertical solutions from around the world, into a transparent user experience. We are looking for talented developers in the NYC area.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• A creative understanding of product and a compelling user experience
• Experienced with at least a few of the following technologies: HTML5, Ruby on Rails, and Javascript
• Close attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• An advertising background
• A working experience with Photoshop and/or Illustrator

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Systems Engineer

RUN is the leader in programmatic ad technology. We pride ourselves on being able to build cutting edge technology right here in NYC, but our open source, agile, client-focused approach enables us to see beyond our own in-house technologies to incorporate best-in-class vertical solutions from around the world. We are looking for talented developers in the NYC area.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Deep knowledge of Linux operating systems, networking and security concepts
• Has worked with and setup NoSql databases
• Strong knowledge of internet technologies (especially HTTP)
• Experience with cloud deployments (EC2 and/or Joyent)
• Experience setting up monitoring systems
• Constant drive to learn new technologies and employ them
• Development experience is a plus

• An advertising background
• Development experience

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Media Operations Coordinator

RUN, an independent trading desk and ad technology company, provides a valuable service to marketers, ad agencies, and sales organizations who want to tap into ad exchange buying but do not have the time or resources to do it themselves. As we grow at a rapid pace in the ad exchange market, we seek to find gifted and motivated individuals to join our team.

The ideal RUN candidate has the ability to work independently, but also realizes that he or she is a key part of small and cohesive team.

This position reports to the Manager of Ad Operations.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Be prepared to perform operational duties such as including trafficking and updated network ad tags, running reports, tracking ad quality and technology issues, monitoring internal tool outputs, and case escalation and communication
• Have a background in working with DSP, SSP, Exchanges or Ad Networks such as AdMeld, PubMatic, Rubicon, Google Ad Exchange, etc.
• Possess an industry knowledge of third party ad servers, behavioral targeting and TM vendors
• Have the ability to act as a proactive part of the RUN team, and to act as a self-starter in an environment that encourages creativity, enthusiasm, and organization
• Possess exceptional communication skills in order to interface effectively amongst the team, as well as clients and partners
• Be extremely detail-oriented, have the ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently among multiple client campaigns and daily tasks, and be able to work effectively under pressure
• Have the ability to provide timely feedback to colleagues, superiors, and partners
• Be eager to become a part of an energetic and lively team of motivated individuals

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Director of Ad Operations

RUN is the leader in programmatic ad technology. We believe in solving our clients’ business needs first through customized tech solutions and strategies. The Director of Ad Operations is a crucial role at RUN, communicating with all business units within the company. RUN is looking for the ideal candidate to provide guidance, direction, coaching and development to the current ad operations team. RUN looks for a candidate to epitomize who we are as a company, acting as a company ambassador at various outside industry events and conferences.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Serve as main point of contact point for all Ad Ops-related issues as well as directly working on our largest clients.
• Work with the Engineering team during product development and provide technology solutions.
• Round out and onboard product offerings to ensure our capabilities stay ahead of our client's needs.
• Co-manage client service and campaign execution duties with the Media team.
• Implement best practices and process road map for ad ops team.
• Provide input regarding staffing needs as company continues to grow.
• Monitor team workload and work with Ops leadership on load balancing and hiring plans.
• Oversee QA process to minimize launch errors.

• Minimum 4-8 years in online ad operations/client services, with at least 2-4 years leading an Ad Operations team.
• Extensive knowledge of online ad technology including third-party servers, Exchange/RTB platforms, DSP functionality, and industry trends. Multi-channel experience is a plus.
• Exceptional decision-making, organizational, planning and problem-solving skills with proven ability to identify and prioritize critical issues.
• Ability to accommodate evolving responsibilities and last minute changes.
• Ability to compile and analyze performance data and metrics and make recommendations to internal teams.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.

Platform Operations Coordinator

RUN is the leader in programmatic ad technology. Our in-house team of analytic and strategic buying and planning experts works to integrate programmatic buying technologies across mobile, video, and desktop display in a strategic manners to maximize our clients’ ad spend. We are seeking gifted and motivated ad operations professionals in the NYC area.

• We offer competitive salaries and benefits
• We are a small team solving hard problems
• We are open to great consultants

• Be prepared to perform operational duties such as including trafficking and updated network ad tags, running reports, tracking ad quality and technology issues, monitoring internal tool outputs, and case escalation and communication
• Have a background in working with DSP, SSP, Exchanges or Ad Networks such as AdMeld, PubMatic, Rubicon, Google Ad Exchange, etc.
• Possess industry knowledge of third party ad servers, behavioral targeting and TM vendors
• Have the ability to act as a proactive part of the RUN team, and to act as a self-starter in an environment that encourages creativity, enthusiasm, and organization
• Possess exceptional communication skills in order to interface effectively amongst the team, as well as clients and partners
• Be extremely detail-oriented, have the ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently among multiple client campaigns and daily tasks, and be able to work effectively under pressure
• Have the ability to provide timely feedback to colleagues, superiors, and partners
• Be eager to become a part of an energetic and lively team of motivated individuals

Send an email to info@rundsp.com with your CV along with anything else you feel will express your talents.