Engineering manager mobile

Facebook App; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 177,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

BigBox VR, the team behind POPULATION: ONE, is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead their Virtual Reality game development efforts. The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and extensive experience in game engineering to guide a skilled team while aligning with business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development.
• Experience mentoring and growing teams.
• Hands-on experience with engineering and game development practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering coaching and feedback to team members.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among team members.
• Set clear goals and direction for the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Summary:

BigBox VR, the team behind POPULATION: ONE, is seeking an Engineering Manager who can help build the future of Virtual Reality games. This person will make engineering trade-offs that align with business objectives while embracing teamwork, as well as solve problems with little or no oversight.

Required Skills:

Engineering Manager, Mobile Games Responsibilities:

• Engineering Coach: Provide specific and balanced feedback, and have regular one-on-one meetings.

• Results-Oriented Execution: Focus on helping the team achieve their goals by removing obstacles and being a resource. Work with the team to manage day-to-day tasks and communications. Work closely with the team’s leadership to set high-level goals and directions for our projects and ensure it’s executed successfully.

• Communication: Engage in active listening, share information transparently, and encourage open dialogue. Coordinate with all disciplines to schedule and track key work.

• Have a clear roadmap and strategy for the team: Set clear goals, provide direction, and ensure the team understands how their work fits into the larger picture.

• Leverage technical skills to steer team: Use technical skills to understand the challenges the team faces and provide informed guidance.

• Support career development and discuss performance: Help team members with their career paths, provide growth opportunities, and have regular performance discussions.

• Understands products holistically and can contribute creatively, knowing when to be pragmatic and when to be blue sky

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development or multiple shipped games

• Wide knowledge of software development practices and knowledge of when and how to apply them to teams

• Experience communicating with cross-functional partners and stakeholders throughout the iterative technical and game development process

• In depth experience adapting to various communication and work styles

• Demonstrated history of working well with cross-functional teams and organizations

• Experience organizing and leading meetings for planning, scheduling, and/or discussion within the team

• Experience growing and mentoring teams

• 2+ years of management experience

• An ideal candidate has hands-on experience with common engineering and game development practices and can manage and support a team of highly-skilled programmers

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of 3D math

• Demonstrated success managing Graphics Engineers or Server Engineers

• Experience building 3D Game Engines

Public Compensation:

$177,000/year to $251,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

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