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Smartly· HQ in Elielinaukio 2G, Helsinki, Finland

Senior Engineering Manager, Ad Performance Recommendation

Location: Multi-Location (2 Locations) · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Director · Posted: August 12, 2026 · Verified: Oct 5, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role leads the engineering team focused on ad performance recommendation features. The manager will drive the development of algorithms and systems that provide actionable insights to advertisers, requiring strong leadership and expertise in machine learning and data-driven product development.
Source & Transparency: This position was structured directly from the publicly accessible career portal of Smartly. Details on the employer’s original job posting are authoritative. Polaris7 charges no placement fees and conducts no candidate screening.

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Cross-channel advertising software for creative, media and measurement.

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