Liftoff is a leading AI-powered performance marketing platform for the mobile app economy. Our end-to-end technology stack helps app marketers acquire and retain high-value users, while enabling publishers to maximize revenue across programmatic and direct demand.
Liftoff’s solutions, including Accelerate, Direct, Monetize, Intelligence, and Vungle Exchange, support over 6,600 mobile businesses across 74 countries in sectors such as gaming, social, finance, ecommerce, and entertainment. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Redwood City, CA, Liftoff has a diverse, global presence.
We are looking for a Sr. Manager to join our Compensation team and play a critical role in both the day-to-day operations and strategic design of compensation programs across Liftoff. This is a highly visible, hands-on role suited for a technically strong, self-sufficient compensation manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can effectively partner with senior leadership while also leading and developing a team of compensation professionals. You will bring expertise in both cash compensation and equity strategy, with a strong analytical foundation and a passion for operational excellence. Experience in adtech or a high-growth, tech-forward company is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Compensation Operations: Own and manage the day-to-day operations of compensation programs, including job architecture, pay bands, benchmarking, salary structures, and internal leveling across all functions.
- Equity Expertise: Serve as the internal expert on equity plan design and analytics; ensure alignment with finance and legal teams. Equity incentive modeling is essential, including planning for IPO readiness or transition to public-company compensation structures.
- Data & Analytics: Conduct complex compensation analyses, build scalable compensation models, and provide data-driven recommendations that influence decision-making at the executive level.
- Business Partnering: Act as a trusted advisor to HR, Finance, and business leaders, including delivering clear, concise communications of compensation philosophy, program design, and policy decisions.
- Design and Optimize Programs: Develop and refine compensation strategies, processes (e.g. compensation bands, etc), and systems that align with company goals and market competitiveness across base salary, bonus structures, and equity incentives
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing and agile compensation team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities
- Project Leadership: Independently manage and deliver compensation initiatives such as annual compensation planning, job leveling projects, and compensation reviews for M&A or reorg scenarios #ABRO
Qualifications
- 8–10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, ideally in a global and high-growth environment.
- Proven ability to work independently and own end-to-end execution of compensation workstreams.
- Advanced analytical capabilities and strong Excel/modeling skills; comfort with large datasets and building scalable tools.
- Deep familiarity with equity compensation structures and modeling across both private equity backed and public companies.
- Demonstrated success partnering cross-functionally with senior stakeholders, including C-level leaders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to simplify and present complex compensation concepts to a broad audience.
- Experience in high growth tech industries is a strong plus
Location:
This role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WA.
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations:
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.
Compensation:
Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on the candidate's location and experience.
The following are our base salary ranges for this role:
- SF Bay Area, Los Angeles/Orange County, NYC, Seattle: $150,000 - $190,000 with bonus
- Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $140,000 - $180,000 with bonus
- All other cities and towns in our approved states: $130,000 - $170,000 with bonus
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Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We’re shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what’s next.
Liftoff’s compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice:
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
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