Engineering Manager, Mobile Games

Facebook; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 177,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team in the exciting field of Virtual Reality games. This role involves making strategic engineering decisions, fostering a collaborative environment, and guiding the team towards achieving their goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in game development, excellent communication skills, and a passion for mentoring engineers. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and teamwork, and contribute to the development of innovative gaming experiences that push the boundaries of technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development.
• Experience in managing teams and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback and coaching to engineering teams.
• Set clear goals and manage day-to-day tasks for projects.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Game Development

Software Development Practices

Cross-Functional Communication

Team Mentoring

Technical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

3D Game Engines

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:

1. Engineering Coach: Provide specific and balanced feedback, and have regular one-on-one meetings.
2. 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.
3. Communication: Engage in active listening, share information transparently, and encourage open dialogue. Coordinate with all disciplines to schedule and track key work.
4. 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.
5. Leverage technical skills to steer team: Use technical skills to understand the challenges the team faces and provide informed guidance.
6. Support career development and discuss performance: Help team members with their career paths, provide growth opportunities, and have regular performance discussions.
7. Understands products holistically: Can contribute creatively, knowing when to be pragmatic and when to be blue sky.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
2. 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development or multiple shipped games.
3. Wide knowledge of software development practices and knowledge of when and how to apply them to teams.
4. Experience communicating with cross-functional partners and stakeholders throughout the iterative technical and game development process.
5. In depth experience adapting to various communication and work styles.
6. Demonstrated history of working well with cross-functional teams and organizations.
7. Experience organizing and leading meetings for planning, scheduling, and/or discussion within the team.
8. Experience growing and mentoring teams.
9. 2+ years of management experience.
10. 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:

1. Working knowledge of 3D math.
2. Demonstrated success managing Graphics Engineers or Server Engineers.
3. Experience building 3D Game Engines.

Public Compensation:

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

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

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