Lead Software Engineer, Mobile Development

The NFL is hiring a Lead Software Engineer Mobile Development. We are looking for a seasoned leader who is passionate about delivering world-class mobile experiences to our millions of fans who can guide a team composed of offshore software engineers delivering live games and direct-to-consumer products and enjoys staying at the forefront of trends working with amazing partners. You and your team will work with our product team to keep our NFL Mobile in alignment with changing business needs. Were looking for someone who is collaborative resourceful and can communicate complex ideas with ease. This position requires excellent communication skills and a get-it-done mindset to ensure results are delivered while also encouraging creativity innovation and inclusion. The ideal candidate is adept at designing solutions that the team can run with but is also not afraid to roll up their sleeves and help when the need arises.

Responsibilities:

• Own the technical direction for our NFL Mobile app
• Help your team make decisions around designing solutions and approaches to meet business expectations in an efficient manner
• Actively engage and contribute to code review processes
• Collaborate with product and project team members to ensure timely delivery of quality releases
• Contribute to planning and assignment of development tasks for the team
• Drive the team to deliver and execute the technical and product roadmap for mobile engineering across a variety of technologies and feature teams
• Own the technical roadmap and evolution of mobile engineering in coordination with engineering teams product and business stakeholders
• Identify opportunities for improvement in engineering practices and software delivery
• Contribute to the technical leadership team and our shared values of creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work community

Required Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer
• 1-3 years of experience leading software development teams
• Advanced experience in React Native and/or React
• Experience influencing best practices within your team
• Comfortable communicating architecture to all levels of management and product owners
• Experience taking a lead role in building complex software systems that have been successfully delivered to customers
• Knowledge of best practices for the full software development life cycle including coding standards code reviews source control management build processes testing and operations
• Superior communication and people skills
• Ability to build support for architectural decisions and ideas by working with the various Technical Engineering Leads

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly
• Familiarity with CI/CD build and deployment practices
• Familiarity with the Media and Entertainment industry
• Appreciation and/or love of football
• Proven Vendor Management experience

Other Key Attributes / Characteristics:

• Proactive problem solver with a passion to learn new technologies and ways of working
• Effective collaborator that enjoys working as both a leader and individual contributor

Travel:

• Occasional travel may be available as business needs arise

Terms /Expected Hours of Work:

• NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week.
• This role may require occasional work on nights weekends and holidays throughout the Season

At the NFL in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively build stronger connections and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered.

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED.

The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal state and local laws.

WHO WE ARE:

NFL Core Values:

• Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions honor hard work and value every contribution.
• Integrity: We do whats right even when its tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through.
• Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game and every action impacts others.
• Resiliency: We set high standards overcome adversity and adapt to challenges always striving for excellence.

NFL Leadership Attributes:

• Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential empowering individuals to grow and succeed.
• Execute: We take action with precision delivering results that drive our goals forward.
• Inspire: We motivate others through vision energy and a commitment to excellence.
• Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action.
• Know the Business: We stay informed understand our industry and make decisions that strengthen our position.
• Think Big: We challenge the status quo envision bold possibilities and strive for transformative impact

WHO YOU ARE:

Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees:

• Embody an enthusiastic proactive can-do attitude
• Embracegritfree from ego orentitlement
• Excel as a relationship builder with the ability to influence
• Eager learner driven by passion rather than justambition
• Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset