Engineering Manager-App Platform

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative startup is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of engineers in developing cutting-edge applications. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a no-code platform while fostering a culture of trust and collaboration. You'll guide a distributed team, ensuring high-quality engineering solutions and optimizing mobile app performance. Join this fast-growing company and be part of a mission to bridge the digital divide with groundbreaking technology. If you are passionate about leadership and technology, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Stock options

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Flexible vacation policy

401(k) plan

Office located in Atlanta, GA

Qualifications

• 3+ years managing software engineering teams with hiring and performance management.
• 5+ years in front-end/mobile development with modern frameworks and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers to develop scalable, user-friendly applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to shape the product roadmap.

Skills

Management Experience

Front-end Development

Mobile App Development

Full-Stack Architecture

Collaborative Leadership

Proactive Leadership

Tools

Webpack

Gradle

Xcode

Job description

Ditto is on a mission to unleash the full power of edge devices by removing all the plumbing required to build amazing applications. We bridge the digital divide by enabling real-time data synchronization—even when internet connectivity is limited or non-existent. Our peer-to-peer technology is trusted by major customers like Chick-fil-A and Delta Airlines, and we also work closely with the U.S. military on mission-critical connectivity solutions. As a fast-growing startup poised for a future IPO, our team is globally distributed, and our core values are trust, communication, and continuous improvement. We celebrate diversity and strive to create a team that encompasses a wide range of backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives.

About the role:

Your role will involve leading a team of engineers to develop highly scalable, performant, and user-friendly applications. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver seamless experiences across web and mobile platforms.

As the Engineering Manager, You Will:

• Lead, Mentor, and Grow: Guide a distributed team of 6–8 skilled engineers, supporting their technical success, career development, and personal growth. Provide mentorship and coaching to help team members achieve their full potential.
• Deliver Excellence: Plan and execute high-quality engineering solutions that align with business and technical goals.
• Architect and Optimize: Drive best practices in front-end and mobile architecture, ensuring modularity, reusability, and performance optimization.
• Shape the Roadmap: Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define and execute the vision for Ditto’s no-code platform and Customer Portal.
• Deploy and Maintain Mobile Apps: Oversee the development and deployment of iOS and Android applications, ensuring smooth submission processes to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Foster Culture: Set an example by cultivating a culture of trust, collaboration, and continual improvement aligned with Ditto’s core values.

What You’ll Need:

• Management Experience: 3+ years managing software engineering teams, including responsibilities like hiring, performance management, and career development.
• Technical Expertise: 5+ years of experience in front-end and/or mobile development, with a strong understanding of modern frameworks, state management, and performance optimization.
• Mobile App Development: Proven track record of shipping mobile apps, including familiarity with deployment processes for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Full-Stack Architecture: Experience designing and implementing scalable, component-driven front-end systems and well-structured back-end services, ensuring maintainability and performance.
• Modern Tooling & Pipelines: Solid understanding of front-end build tools (Webpack, Gradle, Xcode, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to manage remote, distributed teams with strong asynchronous communication skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication to effectively convey complex ideas and align team efforts.
• Proactive Leadership: A high level of self-direction, autonomy, and responsibility in leading teams and driving projects forward.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience building or working with no-code/low-code platforms.
• Familiarity with mobile-first and responsive design principles.
• Knowledge of best practices in accessibility and UI/UX for web and mobile applications.

Benefits we offer:

• Stock options
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Flexible vacation policy
• 401(k) plan
• Office located in Atlanta, GA. Available for team member use.

Come join our remote team and discover the possibilities of your best career!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ditto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Ditto is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let us know.