Engineering Manager, Mobile Productivity
Netflix
Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Manager to lead our Mobile Productivity team. In this role, you will oversee the design and implementation of tools and systems that drive productivity and efficiency for our mobile development teams. You will play a crucial part in enabling seamless workflows, optimizing processes, and supporting rapid, reliable delivery of mobile applications. The ideal candidate is a motivating leader, knowledgeable in mobile technology, and a strong communicator, committed to fostering a collaborative team culture, promoting continuous improvement, and upholding best practices in mobile development.
The Mobile Productivity team at Netflix is dedicated to driving innovative, data-driven enhancements to the frameworks, tools, and workflows that empower our engineering teams throughout every stage of the mobile app development lifecycle. As the manager of this team, you will oversee the maintenance and evolution of our CI infrastructure, test automation frameworks, mobile lab software stack, and initiatives that boost developer productivity across both Android and iOS platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a talented team of engineers, driving projects that enhance developer productivity and streamline mobile app development for Android and iOS platforms.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify, design, and implement scalable frameworks, tools, and workflows that support the entire mobile development lifecycle.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career growth opportunities to team members, fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.
- Champion best practices in mobile software engineering, including automation, continuous integration, and effective process improvements.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in mobile development, evaluating their potential impact and integration within our ecosystem.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development
- At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or management role within a software engineering team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to navigate cross-functional team dynamics.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: continuous integration (CI), build systems (particularly Gradle and xcodebuild), infrastructure, mobile test automation, or developer productivity tools.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience managing/scaling distributed systems, preferably in the context of CI infrastructure, agent fleets, build caching, and testing environments.
Join us and be part of an innovative environment to continue delighting our next hundred million customers around the globe. Netflix offers a culture that values freedom and responsibility, enabling us to do our best work. And everyone here also strives hard to foster an inclusive team culture that enables team members of all backgrounds to thrive and succeed. Learn more about life at Netflix.
At Netflix, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your personal top of market. We rely on market indicators to determine compensation and consider your specific job, skills, and experience to get it right. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary and will also be dependent on your location.
The overall market range for roles in this area of Netflix is typically $180,000 - $900,000
This market range is based on total compensation (vs. only base salary), which is in line with our compensation philosophy. Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
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