Senior Manager of Engineering - Slack First Mobile at Slack

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Software, AI, CRMIndustries

Requirements

2+ years of engineering management experience leading productive, high-functioning teams
Experience shipping Android or iOS applications and up to date on the current state of the development ecosystem
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience
Ability to weigh several and often conflicting constraints to make rapid decisions in a multifaceted and quickly-growing company
Enough technical experience to discuss architecture and product decisions with engineers
Proven history of shipping products with consistent execution
Highly organized and thrive in rapid-paced environments
Don't shy away from performance conversations and recognize the relationship between objective feedback and career growth

Responsibilities

Use data to make decisions about prioritization and impact
Have a real passion for experimentation
Mentor and coach engineers on the team, helping them to develop into technical leaders
Work closely with Product, Design, Data, and Marketing to conceive features that will help users successfully build their teams
Build roadmaps and long-term team vision in partnership with the Product team
Be accountable for driving project execution
Define and fulfill the engineering hiring plan for the team, including screening and interviewing
Anticipate future technical needs and craft plans to realize them
Collaborate with other engineering leaders on priorities, processes, and policies
Lead a team of iOS and Android engineers while growing the team through recruiting efforts
Facilitate psychologically safe discussions around project deliveries, process improvements, and mentorship
Give advice on code architecture and implementation using full-stack design principles

Skills

iOS

Android

Mobile Development

Engineering Management

Full-Stack Design

Code Architecture

Recruiting

Mentorship

Data-Driven Decisions

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Time off to rest, recharge and volunteer

Exceptional health-care coverage

Holistic programs for well-being, family planning and more

Risks

Microsoft Teams' rapid expansion threatens Slack's market share.

Economic downturns may lead to budget cuts affecting Slack's subscription revenue.

Privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Slack.

Differentiation

Slack offers a comprehensive suite of tools for seamless team collaboration.

The platform's Workflow Builder enables no-code automation for users with varying expertise.

Slack's robust security measures make it a trusted choice for enterprise communication.

Upsides

Increased demand for remote work tools boosts Slack's user adoption.

Slack Fund III invests $100M in startups, enhancing its ecosystem and future growth.

The trend towards platform unification benefits Slack's comprehensive suite of tools.

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