Engineering Manager, Mobile Games

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

Job summary

An innovative company is looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the development of cutting-edge Virtual Reality games. In this role, you will guide a talented team, ensuring they have the resources and direction needed to succeed. You will leverage your extensive experience in game development and engineering to foster a collaborative environment, helping team members grow in their careers while navigating the challenges of game design. If you're passionate about shaping the future of gaming and enjoy empowering others, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as an engineering leader in game development.
• Experience managing and mentoring highly-skilled programmers.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.
• Remove obstacles to help the team achieve their goals.
• Set clear goals and provide direction for projects.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Game Development

Cross-Functional Communication

Team Mentoring

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

3D Math Knowledge

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:

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 and 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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