Company:
TuneIn, Inc.
Location: Old Toronto
Closing Date: 05/08/2024
Salary: £125 - £150 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
This is a remote position but candidates must live in Toronto, Canada, in order to be considered for this role.
The Role
We’re looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead our ambitious initiatives at the forefront of automotive innovation here at TuneIn. As our automotive partnerships take center stage in driving strategic growth, this hire will be pivotal in orchestrating the technical aspects of integrating our renowned audio streaming platform within automotive environments. With a legacy of successful collaborations, extensive distribution reach, and a vast catalog of live audio content, TuneIn stands poised to revolutionize in-car entertainment.
In this role, you will manage TuneIn’s growth through external distribution partnerships, focusing on the automotive category. You will develop a deep understanding of TuneIn integration toolsets, systems and architecture, partner technical requirements, priorities, and roadmaps to launch TuneIn on new platforms. You will delight our customers by improving the ease, speed, quality, and robustness with which new audio experiences are delivered. In addition, you will influence TuneIn’s product strategy, as well as coordinate the execution of TuneIn’s core strategic distribution roadmap.
Scope of Work
Manage and develop the technical and product relationships with key automotive and connected device partners, successfully deploying new integrations using TuneIn’s technology
Serve as a key liaison concerning technical ownership and support for new and existing partners, maintaining regular communication and managing expectations with both external and internal teams
Guide new partners through end-to-end integration and certification of TuneIn into their ecosystems
Play the role of triage engineer who proactively identifies and drives large, complex technical issues and incidents to resolution, troubleshooting using your knowledge of TuneIn systems, APIs, and clients
Create and maintain partner-facing onboarding documentation, toolkits, and best practices that improve time to market, partner success, and operational robustness
Methodical ownership of internal documentation and processes for partner operations
Maintain clear and consistent org-wide communications to drive broad visibility into the health and status of our distribution partnerships
Partner with the Business Development, Product Management, Content, and Marketing teams on prioritization and strategic alignment of new partnerships, ensuring we have the right fit for both companies in each integration
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to guide product roadmaps, advocating for partner, developer, business, and listener needs and highlighting issues, trends, and opportunities for enhancements
Understand the evolving market of automotive media and services to identify benchmarks, unmet integration needs, and potential partners
Look around corners to reduce risk and spot openings for platform innovation and distribution process improvements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in a technical role, with at least 5 years of experience in solutions architecture within media technology and automotive companies, with a demonstrated track record of accountability for technical project or program delivery
Proven track record of designing, implementing, and launching integrations between diverse systems, particularly between Android apps and automotive platforms
Familiarity with APIs, SDKs, and other integration tools commonly used in both mobile and automotive development
Proven track record of building successful technical partner relationships that support high-impact product integrations in a fast-paced, dynamic software company
Experience troubleshooting complex integration problems across multiple systems
Experience with agile methodologies
Skills & Technical Abilities
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive investigations of technical issues, including the ability to reproduce reported issues and perform root cause analysis
Experience with tools such as Charles Proxy for capturing and analyzing network traffic logs, and adept at extracting relevant information to diagnose issues effectively
Competence in simulating API calls using tools like Postman to replicate reported issues and validate potential solutions
Strong troubleshooting skills, with a demonstrated ability to identify, isolate, and resolve complex technical issues across various systems and platforms
Strong knowledge of Android software development and experience with designing scalable, robust, and secure architectures for complex systems
Ability to translate business and product needs into technical specifications and flow diagrams that can be immediately executed by engineering teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform in a fluid, fast-paced work environment, with a demonstrated history of driving projects forward and identifying areas for improvements, both internally and externally
Proficiency in SQL and strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and address technical issues and navigate ambiguity
Excellent written and verbal communication with a knack for clear, concise, and accurate articulation of partner and customer problems
Strong project management skills, including the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage project timelines and resources effectively
Ability to support partner’s product, technical, and business needs while maintaining deep empathy for our customers’ experience
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in automotive entertainment systems and technologies
A deep understanding of audio streaming technologies and protocols
Awareness of relevant regulations and standards in the automotive industry
Our Benefits & Compensation
100% coverage of premium health plans for employees and eligible dependents, including dental and vision plans
Paid parental leave
Flexible PTO policy
Wellness stipend
Technology stipend
Individual training and educational spending
Pet insurance
WFH one-time bonus
TuneIn is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. To determine your compensation, we take a market-based approach, meaning pay may vary depending on your location, and we also carefully consider several factors, such as job-related knowledge, skills, and professional experience.
The expected starting salary for this position ranges from USD 135,000in our lowest geographic market up to USD 180,000in our highest geographic market and may be modified in the future.
The compensation package also includes a wide range of medical plans, a flexible PTO policy, parental leave, various stipends, and other benefits listed above, as well as an attractive equity package.
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