Sales Engineer Lead chez Smadex SLU

Smadex is a leading advertising technology company founded in Barcelona in 2010 and sold to American-based and stock-listed Entravision in 2018 (NYSE::EVC). We are currently considered one of the top mobile ad-tech companies in the world, powering campaigns for Apps, Games and Brands across Mobile and CTV using advanced machine learning and optimized creative strategies to deliver results.

To help us continue our growth, we are looking for a tech-savvy and client-facing individual to join our team as a Sales Engineer Lead. You will be responsible for setting the technical strategy, ensuring global support excellence, and driving the growth and development of the Sales Engineering team across the US, Europe, and APAC regions.
 

Your mission:
As the Sales Engineer Lead, you will be a key player in our growth, partnering with the Sales team to drive successful deals by leveraging your deep product expertise. You will lead our team of Sales Engineers, who serve as trusted technical advisors, expertly guiding clients through complex conversations on attribution, measurement, and performance to maximize their success with Smadex.

This is a hybrid role based in in Barcelona.
 

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage and mentor the distributed Sales Engineering team (US, EMEA, APAC), setting global standards for engagement and support processes. 
• Act as the final point of technical escalation for complex client issues.
• Oversee the creation and deployment of technical resources (tools, tutorials, playbooks) to scale team efficiency and empower internal and external stakeholders globally.
• Align the Sales Engineering function with regional Sales/Account Management leadership to meet business objectives. Represent Smadex in high-stakes client engagements, including occasional international travel.
• Systematically synthesize regional client feedback into a consolidated "Voice of the Customer" to directly influence the Product and Engineering roadmap. Lead strategic initiatives to scale platform technical capabilities and integration points.

Skills and requirements:

• BS in Computer Science or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 5+ years of technical experience in the AdTech ecosystem (DSP, SSP, agency, or ad serving platform), including 2+ years of direct experience leading, mentoring, or managing a technical team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a geographically dispersed team (e.g., across US, Europe, APAC) and establish consistent technical processes and standards globally
• Exceptional analytical and creative problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to ask insightful questions and utilize sound data analysis to transform findings into actionable solutions and insights.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript for prototyping, automation, or integration with analytics and tracking tools.
• Hands-on experience with SQL for data analysis and troubleshooting and experience in Cloud development (e.g., AWS, GCP,..)
• Fluency in English.

What is in it for you:

• Integrate a highly motivated and young team.
• Great compensation package.
• Top location at the heart of Barcelona in a penthouse office with a rooftop terrace, barbeque, and a fully stocked fridge.
• Work from home: 2 days/week
• Learning and training opportunities.
• Meal vouchers - Ticket Restaurant monthly allowance.
• Monthly gym allowance to use in up to 30 DIR gyms around the city.
• Regular TGIF events.
• Regular team-building events.
• Highly engaged leadership to support you in your position and career
• Opportunity for international travel
• And more!