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San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)
At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
About this team:
The DV+ Platform team serves as the strategic backbone for Magnite’s premium DV+ publishers, acting as dedicated partners to ensure their long-term success and growth within our ecosystem. We focus on building deep, consultative relationships, blending operational excellence with market insights to help our partners maximize their revenue and scale their businesses. By bridging the gap between complex ad technology and publisher goals, we play a critical role in driving the evolution of the open internet.
The Account Director, DV+ Platform oversees a portfolio of top-tier strategic publishers on the DV+ platform. This role will specifically focus on our large mobile app supply partners, including App SDKs, developers, and publishers.
In this role you will:
- Understand, build, and manage relationships with our largest mobile app SDK providers, developers, and publishers
- Drive adoption of the Magnite SDK to existing publishers
- Actively track initiatives and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Keep up to date with mobile & ad tech industry trends and attend industry events
- Understand new publisher inventory options & product offerings
- Monitor partners’ business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase performance/monetization
- Provide strategic consulting services regarding inventory monetization strategies and policies, marketplace trends and best practices, development of private sales channels, and Magnite’s products and offerings
- Act as a critical bridge between app publishers and Magnite’s product and technical teams to provide product feedback to enhance Magnite’s mobile app strategy and products
- Performs other sales and account management-related duties as assigned by management
We’re looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training
- 6+ years of adtech / consulting / technical expertise
- 3+ years with mobile app monetization experience, specifically relating to SDK integration lifecycles, SKAdNetwork/ATT privacy regulations, and mobile app IAB standards
- Deep and technical understanding of SDK mediation adapters and mobile app monetization
- Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Analytics Platform/Data Evaluation experience
- High level of integrity, excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
- Strong active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex products, services, and deal structures
In California, the base salary range for this role is $113,000 - $122,500
Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
- Comprehensive benefits package
During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.
Perks and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement
Career Growth:
We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.
Company Culture:
Magnite’s culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.
About us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.
Want to learn more about us?
Check out our blog for Magnite announcements and Ad Tech industry news!
Recruiting Agency Notice
Magnite does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Account Director, DV+ Platform
San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Schedule (M/F remote, T/W/TH in-office)
At Magnite, we cultivate an environment of continuous growth and collaboration. Our work impacts what millions of people read, watch, and buy, and we’re looking for people to help us tackle that responsibility with creativity and focus. Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI) is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform. Publishers use our technology to monetize their content across all screens and formats including CTV / streaming, online video, display, and audio. Our tech fuels billions of transactions per day!
About this team:
The DV+ Platform team serves as the strategic backbone for Magnite’s premium DV+ publishers, acting as dedicated partners to ensure their long-term success and growth within our ecosystem. We focus on building deep, consultative relationships, blending operational excellence with market insights to help our partners maximize their revenue and scale their businesses. By bridging the gap between complex ad technology and publisher goals, we play a critical role in driving the evolution of the open internet.
The Account Director, DV+ Platform oversees a portfolio of top-tier strategic publishers on the DV+ platform. This role will specifically focus on our large mobile app supply partners, including App SDKs, developers, and publishers.
In this role you will:
- Understand, build, and manage relationships with our largest mobile app SDK providers, developers, and publishers
- Drive adoption of the Magnite SDK to existing publishers
- Actively track initiatives and meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue targets
- Keep up to date with mobile & ad tech industry trends and attend industry events
- Understand new publisher inventory options & product offerings
- Monitor partners’ business results, making recommendations for improvements to increase performance/monetization
- Provide strategic consulting services regarding inventory monetization strategies and policies, marketplace trends and best practices, development of private sales channels, and Magnite’s products and offerings
- Act as a critical bridge between app publishers and Magnite’s product and technical teams to provide product feedback to enhance Magnite’s mobile app strategy and products
- Performs other sales and account management-related duties as assigned by management
We’re looking for someone with:
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training
- 6+ years of adtech / consulting / technical expertise
- 3+ years with mobile app monetization experience, specifically relating to SDK integration lifecycles, SKAdNetwork/ATT privacy regulations, and mobile app IAB standards
- Deep and technical understanding of SDK mediation adapters and mobile app monetization
- Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce, and Analytics Platform/Data Evaluation experience
- High level of integrity, excellent presentation, organizational and communication skills
- Strong active listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand complex products, services, and deal structures
In California, the base salary range for this role is $113,000 - $122,500
Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, and internal equity.
This role is also eligible for:
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Equity (NASDAQ: MGNI)
- Comprehensive benefits package
During the interview process, candidates will receive more specific information about the salary range applicable to their experience and location.
Perks and Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage from Day One
- Generous Time Off
- Holiday Breaks and Quarterly Wellness Days
- Equity and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Family-Focused Benefits and Parental Leave
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Cell Phone Subsidy
- Monthly Fitness and Reimbursement
Career Growth:
We support internal mobility, skill development, and leadership pathways through structured career frameworks and learning programs.
Company Culture:
Magnite’s culture is rooted in collaboration and connection, recognizing that both are essential to success. Our hybrid schedule includes two remote workdays (Monday and Friday) and three in-office days (Tuesday through Thursday), where employees can take advantage of catered lunches, beverages, snacks, training opportunities, and engaging office events that enhance the work experience. In addition, we support our team through meaningful benefits and programs, including community service and volunteer opportunities, company-matched charitable contributions, access to mental health resources, structured career development initiatives and growth frameworks, culture and inclusion programs, and our Bonusly peer-to-peer recognition platform.
About us
The world's leading agencies and brands trust our platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Anchored in bustling New York City, sunny Los Angeles, mile-high Denver, historic London, and down under in Sydney, Magnite has offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM, and APAC.
Magnite is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment: We aim to incorporate a wide range of voices into our Magnite culture, cultivating an environment where employees feel welcomed, cared for, and encouraged to freely share ideas. We are committed to employee growth, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. We invest in Magnite’s local communities. We seek talent from all backgrounds to champion corporate values of seeing the big picture and being catalysts of change.
Want to learn more about us?
Check out our blog for Magnite announcements and Ad Tech industry news!
Recruiting Agency Notice
Magnite does not accept agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Account Director position. A degree in marketing, communications, or business administration is the cleanest fit. Unrelated degrees need a detailed employer justification letter explaining the specialty occupation connection.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Account Director roles exist at these organizations, and a cap-exempt petition can be filed any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Account Director openings by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history using Migrate Mate. This cuts out employers who list sponsorship as negotiable but have no actual filing record with DOL.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Your employer's H-1B petition requires a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and SOC code. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level II or Level III rate for Account Directors in your target metro before your offer conversation.
Request premium processing at the offer stage
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. For Account Director hires, employers often approve it to secure client-facing leadership quickly. Ask whether the employer will include it in the petition rather than waiting until after filing.
Extend your status through an H-1B transfer
If you're already on H-1B status with another employer, portability under AC21 lets you start the new Account Director role once your new employer files the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your 60-day grace period also applies if your current role ends before the transfer is filed.
H-1B Visa Account Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Account Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Account Director qualifies when the employer can demonstrate the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as marketing, business administration, or communications. The key is the job description: duties focused on strategic client management, revenue accountability, and cross-functional leadership support the specialty occupation argument far more than generalist account coordination tasks. USCIS reviews job duties on a case-by-case basis.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Account Directors?
Enterprise software companies, management consulting firms, global advertising and media agencies, and healthcare technology companies are among the most active H-1B sponsors for client-facing leadership roles. You can identify employers with documented H-1B filing history for Account Director and related SOC codes through Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an Account Director job?
For cap-subject petitions, USCIS opens registration in March, selects registrants in a lottery, and approved petitions can start October 1 of that year. If you're not selected, you can't start on H-1B status until the following fiscal year at the earliest. This means lining up an offer before March registration is critical, and targeting cap-exempt employers is a practical alternative if your timeline can't accommodate a full year wait.
Can I switch employers mid-petition as an Account Director?
Yes. If you're already on H-1B status, you can change employers using an H-1B transfer. Under AC21 portability, you can begin the new Account Director role as soon as the new employer files the transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained lawful status. This applies even mid-fiscal year with no lottery requirement.
What should I know about prevailing wage requirements for Account Director roles?
DOL requires your employer to pay at or above the prevailing wage for the Account Director SOC code in your specific work location, not a national average. Senior or strategic roles often fall under Level III or Level IV wage tiers. You can verify the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer, which helps confirm that the employer's compensation is compliant and reduces the risk of an LCA-related USCIS issue later.