Manager, Product Software Engineering – Mobile

Jobtailor

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Engineering Leader in New York to drive a cross‑platform team delivering Disney+ mobile experiences. You will mentor iOS and Android engineers, partner with product and data science, and ensure scalable, polished features for content discovery and playback.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration across time zones, and building high-performing teams focused on reliability and performance in a massive consumer-scale environment.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities for team growth.
5+ years of production experience on iOS or Android platforms.
Experience with mobile app development lifecycle and delivery practices.
Significant experience leading teams and managing people.
Ability to manage teams across multiple time zones.
Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving app reliability.
Strong cross-functional collaboration with product, design, backend, and data science.
Diversity, inclusion, and belonging in leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-platform mobile team building experiences for Disney+.
Manage iOS and Android engineers delivering features for content discovery and consumption.
Partner with product, design, backend, and data science to deliver polished experiences at scale.
Support team members across iOS and Android and foster inclusivity, productivity, and growth.
Meet regularly with direct reports and guide their career development.
Build and grow a high-performing cross-platform team and recruit top talent.
Lead delivery of features spanning content playback, presentation, navigation, and personalization.
Provide technical guidance while focusing on team health and alignment.
Identify project, people, and organizational challenges and facilitate solutions.
Improve engineering processes and help the team navigate ambiguity and evolving product requirements.

Skills

Cross-Platform Mobile Team Leadership

IOS Development (Swift/SwiftUI)

Android Development (Kotlin)

Mobile Application Development Lifecy

Video Playback Technologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AVFoundation

ExoPlayer

Media Frameworks

Mobile Performance Instrumentation

Job description

Lead a cross-platform mobile team building innovative experiences on Disney+
Manage iOS and Android engineers delivering features for content discovery and consumption on mobile devices
Partner with product, design, backend, and data science teams to deliver polished, performant experiences at massive consumer scale
Support team members across iOS and Android platforms and foster a culture of inclusivity, productivity, and growth
Meet regularly with direct reports and guide their career development
Build and grow a high-performing cross-platform team and recruit top talent
Lead delivery of features spanning content playback, presentation, navigation, and personalization
Provide technical guidance while focusing on team health, delivery, and cross-functional alignment
Identify project, people, and organizational challenges and facilitate solutions
Improve engineering processes and help the team navigate ambiguity and evolving product requirements

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of related work experience
Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent job experience
Excellent communication and leadership abilities to ensure effective growth and development of team
5+ years of production experience with at least one major mobile platform (iOS with Swift/SwiftUI or Android with Kotlin)
Experience with mobile application development lifecycle and software delivery practices
Significant experience leading teams and managing people
History of writing high-quality code, tests, and documentation
Ability to successfully manage teams dispersed amongst multiple time zones
Proven experience in monitoring, supporting, and improving application availability and reliability
Demonstrated successful partnership with cross-functional counterparts including product, design, and backend
Exemplify diversity, inclusion, and belonging in leadership
Ability to navigate complex corporate environments and influence key stakeholders and partners
Preferred: Experience with both iOS and Android development ecosystems
Preferred: Experience with video playback technologies and media frameworks (AVFoundation, ExoPlayer, or similar)
Preferred: Experience with short-form or feed-based content experiences
Preferred: Well-versed in mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVI, Composable Architecture, or similar)
Preferred: Experience recruiting, developing, and leading teams in the streaming or media field
Preferred: Experience working on systems at a massive consumer scale
Preferred: Experience working with global/distributed teams
Preferred: Familiarity with content recommendation systems or personalization features
Preferred: Experience with mobile performance optimization and instrumentation

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading cross-platform mobile teams, focusing on iOS and Android development, while fostering a culture of inclusivity and productivity. Proven ability to deliver high-quality mobile experiences at scale, manage diverse teams, and navigate complex corporate environments.

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