Senior Engineering Manager Mobile (Social Apps)

TL;DR

Senior Engineering Manager Mobile (Social Apps): Leading a mobile engineering team to build a high-traffic social network powered by video with an accent on balancing technical leadership and hands-on contribution. Focus on scaling B2C consumer apps, integrating AI features, and optimizing mobile architecture for millions of users.

Location: Paris, France

Company

A video-powered social network aiming to challenge global leaders and create spaces for connection and community growth.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of iOS and Android engineers, fostering extreme ownership.
• Own the delivery of the product vision from technical strategy to day-to-day execution.
• Make key technical decisions, balancing innovation and velocity with tech debt.
• Remain hands-on (40% of the role) by reviewing code and challenging architectural choices.
• Drive AI integration opportunities to enhance user experience and product innovation.
• Scale the mobile engineering organization as the product continues to grow.

Requirements

• Proven track record of building and scaling high-traffic B2C consumer apps with millions of active users.
• Experience leading both iOS and Android teams in product-driven, high-velocity environments.
• Deep technical expertise with the ability to contribute to the codebase and architecture.
• Startup or scale-up DNA with experience in fast iteration cycles and ambiguity.
• Data-driven leadership approach focused on metrics, analytics, and business outcomes.
• English: Fluent (C1) required.

Nice to have

• Expertise in streaming video, media frameworks, and real-time content delivery.
• Experience with AI/ML integration in mobile applications.
• Experience with A/B testing frameworks and conversion optimization.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a startup-minded squad within an established company.
• International and diverse environment with teammates from over 40 nationalities.
• Focus on extreme ownership and cross-functional collaboration.

Hiring process

• HR Interview (30 min) to discuss motivations and expectations.
• Manager Interview (45 min) focused on technical background and problem-solving.
• Technical Case Study (2 hours) followed by a presentation.
• Leadership Interview with N+2 (1 hour) to discuss strategy and growth.