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Senior Engineering Manager, Games Mobile Apps

The New York Times
Location
New York, NY
Posted
20 days ago
Department
Mobile Application Development
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of strategic leadership experience managing high-performing native mobile engineering teams
  • Deep technical fluency in building complex, high-performance iOS mobile apps
  • Ability to guide both iOS and Android roadmaps
  • Adaptable and effective in high-momentum environments
  • Proven ability to navigate technical ambiguity and drive clarity across long-term, cross-functional initiatives
  • Advocate and facilitate continuous improvement and learning
Nice to have
  • Track record of leveraging AI tooling to drive efficiency in complex mobile development workflows
  • Experience partnering with web and backend engineers to build end-to-end products
  • Experience building reusable platform capabilities that amplify the effectiveness of multiple mobile native teams
What the job really is

The Senior Engineering Manager for Games Mobile Apps at The New York Times will lead a team of iOS and Android engineers to develop and maintain the mobile platform for digital puzzle games. This role involves defining a multi-year technical strategy, modernizing the development lifecycle, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality mobile products. The position emphasizes leadership, technical fluency, and a commitment to the company's mission of independent journalism.

Benefits
  • In addition to base salary, eligible for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
  • Company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid vacation
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid role requiring 2-3+ days in the office each week
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond iOS and Android
  • Focus on mobile platform may limit exposure to other areas of engineering
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