Skillz
Technology
EngineeringManager
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“Engineering Manager at Skillz. Skills: People management, System design, Team building, Agile delivery. Hire engineers. Onboard engineers”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Work in-office 3 days
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7-10 years engineering experience, 2+ years people management, React/Next.js frontend experience, Node.js backend experience, Hiring and ramping teams, AWS experience, Docker/ECS experience, CI/CD pipelines experience, PCI compliance understanding, KYC/AML data handling, Security best practices, 2+ years per role tenure, Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Nice to Have
Online gaming experience preferred, RMG experience preferred, Casual gaming platforms experience preferred
What You'll Do.
Conduct technical interviews
Define leveling frameworks
Make technical decisions
Manage sprint planning
Manage capacity allocation
Manage technical debt
Manage release processes
Balance speed and quality
Partner with Analytics
Partner with Fraud/Risk
Translate roadmap priorities
Communicate technical constraints
Own platform reliability
Own monitoring/alerting
Own incident response
Own on-call rotations
Make build-vs-buy decisions
Develop engineer careers
Promote technical excellence
Communicate risk areas
Collaborate with stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Product teams; Design teams; LiveOps teams; Analytics teams; Fraud/Risk teams; Core engineering teams; Data teams; Finance teams
Communication Scope
Communicate technical concepts
Process & Methodology
Agile, Sprint planning, Roadmap priorities, Schedules, Dependencies, Critical paths
Full Job Description
About the Company If you want to build, develop, and see your impact, join Skillz and level up your Career! Skillz, the first publicly-traded mobile eSports platform that hosts billions of casual mobile gaming tournaments for millions of players worldwide, is revolutionizing the gaming industry. By fostering social competition within games, the Skillz platform helps developers build multi-million dollar franchises by enabling real-money activity in their games and providing operational support while connecting players through fair, enjoyable, and meaningful competition. At Skillz, we understand the thrill of achievement and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Want to join a team made up of alums from Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Tesla, Twitter (X), Roblox, Zynga, Samsung, Lyft, EA, Riot, Nexon, Gameskraft, PlayStation, Unity, Scopely, Tinder, Intel, Deloitte, EY, Twitch, DraftKings, Wynn Resorts and more? Learn more to see if Skillz is the right fit for your next career move! Why Skillz Culture of Impact: Join a united team of builders, creators, innovators, and entrepreneurs driven by the desire to win. At Skillz, we create value, obsess over our product, and make a difference in the world. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits package, which includes 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision expenses for both you and your dependents. Additionally, take advantage of our 401K matching, equity incentives, pre-tax benefit options, and more. Wellness Support: Enhance your well-being with our array of wellness initiatives, including meditation and mental health resources, physical fitness coaching and classes, family planning assistance, health and parenting guidance, virtual therapy sessions, and more. Time off: We offer competitive paid time off (PTO) & company holidays to help you recharge and pursue your passions. Las Vegas Headquarters: Skillz strongly believes in a five-day a week, collaborative office environm
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