Media Systems Engineering Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are.

We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty.

Ulta is seeking a highly accomplished Director of Engineering to own the technology vision, strategy, delivery and operational excellence for Ulta’s retail media network: UB Media. This leader will build and scale the engineering organization responsible for delivering solutions spanning Audience creation, Identity resolution, Campaign activation, Ad serving, Measurement & attribution, Reporting platforms, Advertiser APIs, Campaign management, and privacy-safe data collaboration including clean rooms, partner data exchanges, APIs, and secure data-sharing services. Your success will enable UB Media’s growth objectives and establish UB Media as the premier brand advertiser platform.

• Provide strategic leadership for the Retail Media Network engineering organization, including ownership of platform architecture, engineering standards, technical roadmaps, and long-term scalability. Drive technology innovation while ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performing solutions that support business growth.

• Develop and execute multi-year engineering and platform roadmaps aligned to Retail Media Network business objectives. Partner with Product, Data & Analytics, Digital, Marketing, and Enterprise Technology leaders to prioritize investment decisions and accelerate delivery of strategic capabilities.

• Build, lead, and develop high-performing engineering teams. Champion agile delivery, product-centric operating models, continuous improvement, and a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and engineering excellence.

• Serve as the primary technology leader for Retail Media Network initiatives, partnering with executive stakeholders, vendor partners, and cross-functional teams. Translate business objectives into scalable technology solutions and proactively identify opportunities to improve advertiser, brand partner, and customer experiences.

• B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, platform engineering, product development, or related technology leadership roles.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering managers, technical leaders, and cross-functional technology organizations.
• Experience leading retail media networks, large-scale digital platforms, advertising technology, media technology, eCommerce, or related technology ecosystems.
• Proven track record defining and executing technology strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Strong experience building and scaling cloud-native applications and distributed systems across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in solution architecture, system design, enterprise integrations, and platform modernization.
• Proven success leading agile engineering organizations and delivering complex technology initiatives.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, SaaS platforms, and third-party technology partnerships.
• Strong understanding of data platforms, APIs, analytics, measurement frameworks, and digital advertising technologies.
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and retain high-performing engineering talent.
• Experience within Retail Media Networks, Advertising Technology (AdTech), Marketing Technology (MarTech), eCommerce platforms, or digital media organizations preferred.

The pay range for this position is $143,000.00 - $230,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

At Ulta Beauty(NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.