Director of Engineering, Games

The role

You will lead feature engineering teams to deliver player experience and contribute to business growth. You will manage multiple teams across iOS, Android, Web and Backend to build value for players.

What you will do

• Manage multiple teams of engineers across iOS, Android, Web and Backend
• Create a line of sight to north star metrics and goals of the Games mission
• Coordinate with other technology teams across Games and other missions
• Coach and develop engineers and 3+ engineering managers
• Create an inclusive team culture, recruit for, and retain extraordinary engineering talent
• Be a thought leader in coming up with long term technical strategy
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and mission

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering management experience leading cross-functional teams
• 2+ years of experience managing engineering managers
• 1+ years of experience closely managing iOS or Android engineers
• Proven strategic technical leadership and ability to make sound technical decisions
• Experience navigating complex product organizations and balancing stakeholder requirements
• Experience with fostering healthy feedback environments
• Track record of inspiring, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering leaders and teams
• Familiarity operating in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Prior engineering experience in the gaming industry

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
• Company-matching 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs

Before you apply

• Submit your own work and do not use GenAI tools to generate substantive content during the application and interview process
• Specific GenAI tools permitted for technical assessment will be communicated if you are an engineering candidate

About the company

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