Sr. Engineering Manager, Android

Amazon; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability

401(k)

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

Amazon Employee Discount

Job summary

Twitch Interactive, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager for the Android Platform to define the strategic vision and drive execution across our mobile experiences. You will lead a talented team delivering the core tools, services, and frameworks that power Twitch Android apps at scale.

Work across product, design, and platform teams from Seattle, San Francisco, or New York to ship delightful, secure mobile experiences and continuously improve development processes and metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience.
• 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 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.

Skills

Engineering management

Mobile development

Android apps

Remote engineers

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. or M.S. in CS/CE or related

Tools

React Native

Job description

Job ID: 10532122 | Twitch Interactive, Inc. - D48

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.

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.

Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Maternity & Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO
• Amazon Employee Discount

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience
• 5+ years of professional mobile software development experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with react-native or equivalent mobile web technology
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related, technical discipline

Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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

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USA, CA, SAN FRANCISCO - 212,700.00 - 287,700.00 USD annually

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USA, WA, Seattle - 184,900.00 - 250,200.00 USD annually

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.