Senior Manager, Engineering - Mobile

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Position Overview:

The Senior Engineering Manager - Mobile is responsible for driving the technical vision for mobile platforms and ensuring high standards of mobile software development. This role balances hands-on mobile app engineering tasks with leadership responsibilities,

fostering innovation and collaboration to deliver high-quality mobile applications.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a strong emphasis on mobile technologies - or equivalent relevant experience

• Master’s degree preferred

• Additional 5+ years of experience required, preferably in a supervisory role

Location Requirement: 
This role is located in Tempe, Arizona. This position is required to be in office 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs); Fridays are optional remote work days.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

Technical Vision Strategy and Hands-On Engineering:

• Define and prioritize mobile platform roadmap and feature development

• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in mobile development

• Drive continuous improvement of mobile architecture and design patterns

• Develop mobile applications using native and cross-platform frameworks 

• Ensure alignment of mobile platform strategies with overall business goals

Mobile Software Development and Enhancement: 

• Implement quality assurance processes and tools for mobile app testing

• Ensure compliance with mobile security and data protection standards

• Optimize mobile app development workflows and deployment processes

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in mobile applications 

• Monitor and improve mobile app performance and scalability 

Mobile Software Development and Enhancement: 

• Manage and train application developers and mobile engineering team, and define key performance indicators. 

• Lead Mobile App ideation and prototyping sessions

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality mobile applications

• Monitor user feedback and performance metrics to iterate on mobile app features

• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver user-centric mobile experiences 

• Other duties as assigned

Skills:

• Technical Leadership: Design and architect mobile applications; guide the team in solving complex technical issues related to mobile platforms. Strong experience with Flutter, React Native and native mobile apps.

• Team Management: Manage and support a team of mobile app developers; ensure team cohesion and motivate team members to achieve their best.

• Project Oversight: Oversee timelines and deliverables for mobile app projects; ensure projects meet specifications and are delivered on time and within budget.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure the mobile apps meet all quality standards and functional requirements; oversee testing, debugging, and maintenance of mobile applications.

• Mentorship: Mentor team members in mobile development best practices, including UI/UX considerations, performance optimization, and cross-platform development.

• Collaboration: Coordinate with product management, Marketing and UX/UI to ensure that mobile apps align with user needs and company strategy.

• Innovation: Drive innovation in mobile app development processes and technologies, exploring new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance app quality and user experience.

Physical Requirements:

• In-Office Environment: Must be able to work in a busy, crowded, and loud office with frequent distractions and interruptions

• Must be able to collaborate in-person with occasional impromptu in-person meetings 

• Office Conditions: Adaptability to typical office conditions, which may include exposure to air conditioning, heating, art