Senior Engineering Manager, Android

Twitch; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Amazon Employee Discount

Job summary

Twitch seeks a Senior Engineering Manager for the Android Platform to lead the strategic vision and execution of mobile experiences on a global scale. You will drive core tools, services, and frameworks used by Twitch Builders to innovate on Android.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering leaders, hire and grow remote engineers, and champion reliability and performance across Twitch's Android apps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience.
• 3+ years as an engineering manager or team lead.
• Experience shipping Android apps at scale.
• Experience hiring and developing remote engineers under your guidance.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers and other engineering leaders in cross-functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Craft an inspiring strategic vision for your team and forge partnerships with product management and the iOS Platform team to shape Twitch's mobile platform strategy.
• Architect a bold roadmap and deliver transformative software that brings your vision to life.
• Increase the rate we launch features for creators and viewers by providing a first class developer experience.
• Drive improvements to software development processes, metrics, testing, and operational excellence.
• Define KPIs to track progress, delight customers, and advance operational excellence.
• Communicate ideas with clarity across the organization.
• Foster a collaborative culture and resolve complex challenges.
• Nurture engineers' growth and career development.

Skills

Mobile development

Engineering management

Android app shipping

Remote engineering management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in CS/CE or related

Tools

Android Studio

Job description

About Us

Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.

We're about community, inside and out. You'll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We're on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we're up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we're solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.

About the Role

Join Twitch's Product Core Engineering team and help power the future of our innovative, global platform. As a Sr. Engineering Manager for the Android Platform team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic vision and execution for Twitch's cutting-edge mobile experiences.

Our mission is to empower engineers to build delightful, secure, and reliable experiences for our passionate communities worldwide. You'll be a key driver of this vision, leading a talented team that delivers the core tools, services, and frameworks that Twitch Builders leverage to innovate on the Android platform. Collaborate cross-functionally to identify new opportunities, align on priorities, and deliver seamless mobile experiences that wow our users. Drive continuous improvement in the quality and performance of our Android apps and champion a culture of innovation that embraces diverse perspectives and moves boldly.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the Twitch platform and the millions of creators and communities we serve. If you're a seasoned Android expert with a passion for building game-changing mobile products, we want to hear from you!

You can work from San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; or New York, NY.

You Will:

• Craft an inspiring strategic vision for your team and forge impactful partnerships - both with product management and the iOS Platform team - to shape Twitch's cutting-edge mobile platform strategy.


• Architect a bold roadmap and deliver transformative software that brings your vision to life.


• Increase the rate we launch features for our creators and viewers by providing a first class developer experience.


• Drive relentless improvements to our software development processes, metrics, testing, and operational excellence - elevating the team to new heights of efficiency and impact.


• Define insightful KPIs to track team progress, delight customers, and advance operational excellence.


• Communicate your passion and ideas with eloquence, captivating audiences across the organization.


• Foster a collaborative, innovative culture - harmonizing diverse viewpoints and adeptly resolving complex challenges.


• Nurture the careers of your talented engineers, empowering them to reach new levels of growth and success.

You Have:

• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience.


• 3+ years as an engineering manager or team lead.


• Experience shipping Android apps at scale.


• Experience hiring and developing remote engineers under your guidance.


• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers and other engineering leaders in cross-functional groups.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with react-native or equivalent mobile web technology


• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related, technical discipline

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance


• 401(k)


• Maternity & Parental Leave


• Flexible PTO


• Amazon Employee Discount

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Job ID: TW9281

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