Head of Mobile Engineering – Social Mobile Apps (All Genders)

Were building THE next big social app in a startup-minded squad within Dailymotion and we need a leader to take us to the next level.

Youll be leading a talented team of 3 Android engineers 3 iOS engineers working closely with 2 Python backend developers QA Design and Product to create an experience used by millions of users.

Your mission Shape a team that moves fast experiments boldly and builds features that scale. Foster a culture where innovation meets excellence fueled by ambition energy and the drive to create a world-class product.

As Head of Mobile Engineering youll guide both iOS and Android teams make critical technical decisions and work hands-on alongside the team to turn vision into reality. Youll have full autonomy to shape how we build and grow working hand in hand with Product to deliver an app thats fast smooth and loved by millions.

Your Mission

• Own the delivery of the product vision from technical strategy to execution
• Make key technical decisions balancing innovation velocity and tech debt in a high-growth environment
• Lead mentor and grow your mobile engineering team fostering extreme ownership and cross-functional collaboration
• Establish clear performance objectives and provide guidance to ensure team alignment with business and technical goals
• Continuously improve how we build: optimize workflows tools processes and engineering culture
• Provide technical direction that influences the entire company and sets the bar for engineering excellence
• Drive AI integration opportunities to enhance user experience and product innovation
• Scale the team as the product grows building a world-class mobile engineering organization

Qualifications :

Requirements

• Strong track record building and scaling high-traffic B2C consumer apps (ideally social media or entertainment)
• Proven experience leading both iOS and Android teams in fast-paced product-driven environments
• Deep technical expertise in mobile architectures performance optimization and engineering best practices
• Product mindset: genuine passion for crafting exceptional user experiences with a sharp eye for UX
• Data-driven leadership: ability to make decisions based on metrics analytics and business impact
• Hands-on approach: comfortable rolling up your sleeves and contributing technically when needed
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Product Design QA and Backend teams
• Fluent in English / French is a plus

Nice to Have

• Expertise in streaming video media frameworks and real-time content delivery
• Experience with AI/ML integration in mobile applications
• Knowledge of modern mobile frameworks: Jetpack Compose SwiftUI Kotlin Coroutines Combine
• Experience with A/B testing frameworks and conversion optimization
• Background in startup or high-growth environments with rapid iteration cycles
• Track record of building and scaling engineering teams from small to large
• Active involvement in mobile engineering communities or open-source contributions

Additional Information :

Dont check every box Apply anyway.

Were looking for the right person to join the team not just a perfect resume. If this role excites you but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every requirement we still want to hear from you.

Dailymotion is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and want you to help us build a more diverse community. All positions are open to people with disabilities and we encourage everyone to apply. Need accommodations during the hiring process Just let us know in advance.

Interview process

• HR Interview with Marvin (30 min): Get to know each other discuss your motivations and align on role expectations

• Manager Interview with Antoine your future manager (45 min): Deep dive into the role requirements assess your technical background and problem-solving approach and challenge your skills through concrete scenarios

• Technical Case Study (1 hour) : Work on a take-home case study followed by a presentation to Raphaël and a team member this gives you a chance to showcase your technical thinking and understand what youd be working on while helping us evaluate the fit with our needs

• Leadership Interview with N2 (1 hour) : Discuss long-term career goals understand how this role fits into Dailymotions broader strategy and explore growth opportunities within the organization

Welcome at Dailymotion 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time