Technical Lead, Game Marketing Technology - SaaS Platform

1 Month ago • 8 Years + • Marketing

About the job

Summary

As the Technical Lead for Marketing Technology at Tencent Games' Level Infinite, you'll guide engineering teams in designing, developing, and optimizing marketing tools and platforms. Leveraging advanced data analytics, AI, and machine learning, you'll build scalable, high-performance SaaS solutions. Key responsibilities include providing technical leadership, overseeing platform development (especially UA marketing tools), defining technical strategy, and collaborating effectively with product, marketing, and data teams. You'll translate marketing requirements into technical architectures and ensure seamless data integration. The role requires strong technical expertise in software development, data analytics, and machine learning within a SaaS environment. Experience in the gaming industry is a plus.
Must have:
  • Technical leadership in SaaS
  • Marketing tool development
  • Data analytics & AI expertise
  • Scalable platform design
  • Cross-functional collaboration
Good to have:
  • Gaming industry experience
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k plan
  • 15-25 days vacation
  • Paid holidays and sick leave
  • Relocation package (potential)
  • Sign-on payment (potential)
  • Restricted stock units (potential)
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Responsibilities:

Tencent Games was established in 2003. We are a leading global platform for game development, operations and publishing, and the largest online game community in China.

Tencent Games has developed and operated over 140 games. We provide cross-platform interactive entertainment experience for more than 800 million users in over 200 countries and regions around the world. Honor of Kings, PUBG MOBILE, and League of Legends, are some of our most popular titles around the world.

Meanwhile, we actively promote the development of esports industry, work with global partners to build an open, collaborative and symbiotic industrial ecology, and create high-quality digital life experiences for players.

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world. We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

Role Overview: As the Technical Lead for Marketing Technology, you will play a pivotal role in guiding the engineering teams to design, develop, and optimize our marketing tools and platforms. Leveraging your deep technical expertise, you will ensure the creation of scalable, high-performance solutions that integrate advanced data analytics, AI, and machine learning models. Your focus will be on translating marketing requirements into technical architectures and ensuring seamless data flow and integration within our platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1.  Technical Leadership:

a.  Provide technical guidance to engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

b.  Oversee the design and development of scalable, high-performance SaaS platforms.

c.  Ensure the integration of advanced data analytics, AI, and machine learning models to drive automation and intelligence in marketing tools.

2.  Platform Development:

a.  Lead the technical aspects of developing UA marketing tools and platforms, ensuring they meet business and market needs.

b.  Collaborate with data teams to ensure seamless data flow, integration, and analysis within the marketing tools.

3.  Technical Strategy:

a.  Continuously monitor and analyze emerging technologies, data analytics techniques, and software development trends to identify opportunities for innovation.

b.  Develop and maintain the technical roadmap in alignment with product vision and business objectives.

4.  Cross-functional Collaboration:

a.  Work closely with product management and marketing teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

b.  Ensure effective communication and collaboration between engineering, data, and marketing teams.

Requirements:

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in technical leadership within a SaaS platform environment.
  • Proven experience in the design and development of marketing tools, data platforms, or similar technology-driven solutions.
  • Strong technical background with expertise in software development, data analytics, and machine learning.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
  • Experience working in the gaming industry is a plus.


 

Location State(s)

California, Washington


 

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $60 to $125.2 per hour. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are also able eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan, accrue from 15 up to 25 days of vacation leave per year, up to 10 paid holidays per year, 2 floating holidays and accrue up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits eligibility requirement will be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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