Software Engineering Manager, Developer Tools

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Manager Software Engineering Android Developer Tools

San Mateo CA

As a Software Engineering Manager you will lead a team of engineers building the developer experience for mobile applications. You will partner with Product Management Architects Engineering and Operations to drive the direction of developer tools and SDK applying industry-standard best practices to create fluid performant experiences with maximum extensivity. Participate in product road-map discussions identify key areas for improvement in the product and incorporate these goals into ongoing and future development initiatives.

You are an experienced manager with strong people skills extensive hands-on technical expertise ingenuity broad industry knowledge and excellent communication skills. You have a proven track record of building and leading talented engineering teams to deliver outstanding mobile features games SDK tools and high-performance innovative technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of experienced software engineers: Providing guidance mentorship and unwavering support to help them achieve their professional goals fostering an environment where they can thrive and excel.

• Driving forward research development and implementation of Android features tools frameworks SDKs and high-performance innovative technical solutions.

• Working with technical leads engineers and project managers to plan goals and objectives.

• Lead the mobile app development using Agile methodologies like Scrum delivering iterative improvements and meeting project milestones.

• Connecting with international stakeholders making sure our solutions meet customer needs translating requirements into actionable work packages and creating engaging mobile user experiences.

• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.

• Encouraging research innovation and a culture of continuous learning in the team.

• Fostering a strong team culture morale and cohesiveness.

• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.

• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision ensuring that our efforts contribute to the broader mission of the company.

• Conducting staff appraisals fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones and identifying and mitigating risks.

• Handling administrative tasks Approving holidays purchases and expenses ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Genuine passion for crafting seamless intuitive user experiences prioritizing usability and performance.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 7 years of experience delivering technologies in the interactive entertainment industry computer graphics SDK frameworks Android applications mobile game development or a related field.

• Excellent people skills with line management experience (goal setting appraisals staff development performance management)

• You strongly advocate personal and professional growth and ensure that every team member feels valued and heard.

• Your approach to leadership is proactive adaptable and driven by a deep commitment to the success of your team and the organization.

• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks manage resources and meet project timelines with proven experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum.

• Have taken a project from scoping requirements to actual launch of product at global scale.

• Excellent communication skills ensuring strong partnerships with stakeholders collaborating with company development teams and prioritizing customer needs.

• Demonstrated ability to lead measure and optimize UI and application performance with a focus on UI response time and efficient network usage

• Accel at documenting designs implementation and tests for international teams

• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.

• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes architectures and trends in Android development including emerging technologies.

• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native Angular or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.

• Have up-to-date knowledge of APIs such as DirectX 11/12 and OpenGL 4.x and Vulkan.

• Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization.

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