Software Engineering Manager, Mobile

Sony Interactive Entertainment is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building the next-generation cross-platform mobile application. The Software Engineering Manager will partner with Product Management, Architects, Engineering, and Operations to drive the UI direction of mobile applications, applying industry-standard best practices and implementation to fluid, performant experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a team of experienced software engineers
• Driving forward research, development, and implementation of Android features, UI frameworks, and high-performance UI, innovative technical solutions.
• Working with technical leads, engineers, and project managers to plan goals and objectives.
• Lead the mobile app development using Agile methodologies like Scrum
• Connecting with international stakeholders, making sure our solutions meet customer needs, translating requirements into actionable work packages, and creating engaging mobile user experiences.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and craft solutions to improve customer delight.
• Encouraging research, innovation, and a culture of continuous learning in the team.
• Fostering a strong team culture, morale, and cohesiveness.
• Support technical leads by ensuring that the team can access tools and resources to perform their work effectively.
• Aligning team objectives with the overall organizational goals and long-term vision
• Conducting staff appraisals, fostering individual growth and development through regular one-to-ones, and identifying and mitigating risks.
• Handling administrative tasks

Requirements:

• Genuine passion for crafting seamless, intuitive user experiences
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 7+ years of experience delivering technologies in the interactive entertainment industry, computer graphics, UI Frameworks, Android applications, or a related field.
• Excellent people skills with line management experience
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and meet project timelines, with proven experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum.
• Have taken a project from scoping requirements to actual launch of product at global scale.
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, measure, and optimize UI and application performance
• Accel at documenting designs, implementation, and tests for international teams
• Proficiency in Android (Java/Kotlin and Android Studio) development.
• Strong understanding of mobile landscapes, architectures, and trends in Android development, including emerging technologies.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React/React Native, Angular, or similar technologies for building responsive interfaces and dynamic applications.
• Experience in developing multi-threaded applications with a strong understanding of concurrency and synchronization

The role offers:

• Top-tier benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, matching 401(k), paid time off, wellness program and coveted employee discounts for Sony products.
• Bonus package