Senior Engineering Manager - Android

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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 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 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 video compression and streaming technologies

Perks

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Twitch. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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

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Job ID: TW8653