Head of People Technology
Moloco · Menlo Park · $224,000–$308,000 (stated in the posting)
About Moloco:
Moloco is an AI-native performance advertising company, bringing the power of AI advertising to the open internet. Founded in 2013 by machine learning engineers who had built AI advertising systems inside the world's largest technology companies, Moloco began from a shared mission: to build that same engine for the open internet.
Today, Moloco is one company with two businesses, built on the same compound AI system. Moloco Ads is our AI-native performance advertising platform, helping mobile app marketers acquire, retain, and re-engage high-value users across the open internet. Moloco Commerce Media is our AI-native retail media platform, enabling retailers and marketplaces to turn their platforms into thriving ad businesses. Both are powered by CARA (Compound Ad Recommendation Architecture), the AI system behind every Moloco product.
At Moloco, we bring together those who've already solved hard problems and those with the drive to. Here, we work on some of the complex problems in AI advertising, at a scale and level of sophistication very few companies can offer. Come build what's next.
The Impact You’ll Be Contributing to Moloco:
Technology is redefining how organizations attract, support, and develop talent. As the Head of People Technology, you will shape the technology strategy that powers our People organization, ensuring our systems, AI capabilities, and digital experiences enable the business to scale while delivering an exceptional employee experience.
Reporting to the Senior Director of People Enablement, you will lead the People Technology function and define the long-term vision for our AI-first People Technology ecosystem. You will oversee the strategy, governance, and evolution of our technology stack while identifying opportunities to simplify work, leverage AI and automation, and build intuitive employee experiences.
This role is ideal for a builder. We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems through technology, rapidly prototyping solutions, and creating AI-powered products and workflows that transform how work gets done. You'll know when to buy, configure, or build technology to deliver the greatest business value, always balancing innovation with simplicity, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
You'll partner closely with cross functional leaders to build a connected, AI-native ecosystem that enables intelligent automation, trusted data, and exceptional employee experiences.
The Opportunity:
- Define the People Technology Strategy & Architecture
- Develop and execute a multi-year People Technology strategy aligned with business priorities and the future needs of our workforce.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and AI capabilities to continuously modernize the People Technology ecosystem.
- Lead technology architecture decisions, ensuring solutions are modular, scalable, secure, and built to evolve.
- Make thoughtful build vs. buy decisions that maximize business value, speed, and long-term maintainability.
- Build an AI-Native People Technology Ecosystem
- Design and build AI-powered products and experiences that simplify work for employees, managers, candidates, and the People Team.
- Build modular architecture that enables new capabilities to be introduced quickly without reengineering the technology stack.
- Think Like a Builder
- Rapidly prototype, iterate, and ship solutions using AI, APIs, and scripting platforms.
- Continuously challenge existing processes and redesign them using AI and automation.
- Deliver in short development cycles, balancing speed with quality, governance, and security.
- Create reusable products and workflows that scale across the organization.
- Accelerate Innovation Through AI & Automation
- Design, prototype, and deploy AI-enabled solutions that improve employee experience and operational efficiency.
- Balance innovation with governance, simplicity, maintainability, and long-term scalability.
- Enable Trusted People Data
- Design and own People data architecture, including data models, integrations, governance, and data pipelines.
- Establish standards for data quality, security, governance, and compliance across the People Technology ecosystem.
- Lead Technology Operations & Vendor Strategy
- Establish a disciplined operating model through structured intake, prioritization, sprint planning, and release management.
- Own strategic vendor relationships, contracts, product roadmaps, and technology investments.
- Continuously evaluate vendor capabilities and emerging technologies to ensure our technology ecosystem evolves alongside business needs.
- Build a High-Performing Team
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing People Technology team.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning
What You’ll Bring:
- 10+ years of progressive experience leading People Technology or in Engineering designing systems at scale
- Proven success building and developing high-performing technical teams
- Demonstrated experience developing and executing multi-year technology strategies that support business growth
- Deep expertise with enterprise People technology & ecosystems
- Experience leading complex technology implementations, platform optimization initiatives, and organizational change
- Strong understanding of HR systems integrations, access controls, reporting, and data integrity practices
- Experience supporting compliance, audit, SOX, requirements within HR systems
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships & influence at all levels of the organization
- Experience managing enterprise technology vendors and strategic technology investments (experience making build vs buy decisions)
- Strong understanding of People processes, employee lifecycle operations, and the role technology plays in enabling exceptional employee experiences
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, or emerging technologies to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical organizations
- Excellent analytical, communication, and strategic planning skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential data with discretion and care
Preferred Qualifications:
- Leadership presence with strong collaboration skills; able to articulate a clear problem statement & recommendation and secure buy-in and support from key stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into measurable business outcomes
- Demonstrated project management and change management skills, familiarity with project management tools / methodologies and a track record of success in bringing highly complex, cross-functional projects to completion
- Experience in a scaling growth start up
- Can build custom systems (not just SaaS configuration)
Compensation & Benefits
U.S.-based employees have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and well-being benefits and perks. U.S.-based employees also receive up to 12 scheduled paid holidays per calendar year and one Thrive Day off per quarter. Additionally, all employees have Flexible Time Off (FTO).
The successful candidate may be eligible for a bonus and equity awards. Eligibility and amounts are determined by performance and the terms of the applicable plans.
The location for this role is listed above. For base pay range purposes, location-based compensation is grouped into the following regions. Your region is determined by your assigned work location.
- Region A: Menlo Park Office, New York Office, SF Bay Area, New York Metro Area
- Region B: Seattle Office, Seattle, Los Angeles/Orange County, San Diego, Austin, Boston, Washington DC Metro Area, Miami
- Region C: All other U.S. locations
Salary Ranges:
Supporting Your Best Work and Your Best Life:
Our benefits are designed to support our people in doing their best work and living well, at work and beyond. Benefits vary by country, employment type, and eligibility. Connect with a recruiter to learn more about benefits in your region.
Moloco Values:
- Lead with Humility: Everyone’s voice is respected, valued, and heard. We win, lose, and learn together. Accountability and feedback are essential to our success.
- Uncapped Growth Mindset: We see all situations as opportunities to learn, grow, and improve as individuals and as an organization. We seek diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and promote experimentation to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
- Create Real Value: We pursue the most impactful opportunities with intensity and rigor. We take intelligent risks and make disciplined trade-offs to maintain deep focus. We help our customers win by delivering durable value.
- Go Further Together: We’re one team working towards one vision. We collaborate proactively and inclusively, involving the right people at the right time and in the right way. We strive to create a more equitable workplace. We won’t let each other fail.
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