Sr. Engineering Manager, Android

Twitch
Seattle, WA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced Android engineers with leadership capabilities working in a collaborative, cross-functional tech environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in leading Android teams and shaping mobile platform strategies
    — “help power the future of our innovative, global platform”
  • Individuals who have driven improvements in software development processes and metrics
    — “Drive relentless improvements to our software development processes, metrics, testing, and operational excellence”
  • Candidates who have a track record of cross-functional collaboration with product management and iOS teams
    — “forge impactful partnerships - both with product management and the iOS Platform team”

Things to consider

  • This role requires proven experience in hiring and developing remote engineers
    — “Experience hiring and developing remote engineers under your guidance”
  • The position demands leadership in defining and executing long-term product visions
    — “Architect a bold roadmap and deliver transformative software that brings your vision to life”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in delivering Android apps at scale in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience shipping Android apps at scale”
  • Emphasize your track record in driving cross-functional alignment and innovation
    — “Collaborate cross-functionally to identify new opportunities, align on priorities”
  • Demonstrate your ability to foster a culture of innovation and diverse perspectives
    — “Foster a collaborative, innovative culture - harmonizing diverse viewpoints”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • shipped Android apps at scale
  • led a team of engineers
Typical background
5+ years of professional mobile software development experience3+ years as an engineering manager or team lead

Skills & requirements

Required

Mobile Software DevelopmentEngineering ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Preferred

React-native

Stack & domain

AndroidJavaKotlinLeadershipCommunicationTechnologySoftware

About the role

Original posting from Twitch via Greenhouse

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

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

US, WA, Seattle - Annually$184,900—$250,200 USDUS, CA, San Francisco - Annually$212,700—$287,700 USDUS, NY, New York - Annually$203,400—$275,200 USDTwitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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Source: Twitch careers (Greenhouse)

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