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SoftwareEngineeringManagerIII-Growth
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“Software Engineering Manager III - Growth at onX. Skills: Growth Engineering Management, Mobile App Growth, Experimentation, Team Leadership. Lead and oversee experiment design. Prioritize experiment implementation”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve key growth metrics; Build a high-performing team; Sustained performance and growth; Future capability and capacity needs; Connect near-term actions to longer-term goals; Drive continuous improvement; Inform functional decisions; Provide real-time visibility into growth metrics
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Analytical skills; Data-driven decisions; Navigate trade-offs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least five (5) years of experience directly managing software engineers, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Business, or relevant experience, Proven experience in a growth engineering or related role, with a focus on mobile app growth and engagement, technical background with hands-on experience in software development, mobile app development, or related areas, Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high-performing team, with a track record of successful project delivery, talent development, and performance management, Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions under imperfect information and proceed decisively while navigating trade-offs, communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, seek win-win solutions, and advocate for outcomes that benefit the broader organization, Experience with A testing, experimentation, and data analysis tools, Knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to mobile app growth and user retention, Experience leading end-to-end projects with cross-functional scope, including defining structure and success criteria for new or ambiguous initiatives
Nice to Have
Understanding of Growth Engineering principles and how it differs from Product Engineering, Experience working with data analysts to help with experiment analysis and decision-making, Experience working with feature flag systems, Experience working and collaborating with marketing teams, Experience leading through leads or other managers, extending impact through others
What You'll Do.
Lead and oversee experiment design
Prioritize experiment implementation
Manage three or more direct reports
Set clear performance expectations
Address underperformance decisively
Amplify meaningful contributions
Serve as escalation point
Make high-judgment decisions
Drive experiment velocity and quality
Lead cross-department projects
Align groups around shared goals
Demonstrate hiring judgment
Monitor and report KPIs
Analyze data for trends
Develop and maintain dashboards
Coach team members toward innovation
Promote test-and-iterate approaches
Stay current with industry trends
Communicate results and recommendations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate effectively across teams; Seek win-win solutions; Advocate for outcomes that benefit the broader organization; Align participating groups around shared goals; Work with product team
Communication Scope
Communication skills; Interpersonal skills; Communicate results and recommendations clearly; Presenting to varied audiences
Process & Methodology
Project delivery, Define structure, milestones, and success criteria, Lead end-to-end projects, Cross-functional scope
Full Job Description
ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further. We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access. WHAT YOU WILL DO onX is seeking a Growth Engineering Manager to lead a team of skilled Growth Engineers specializing in optimizing the in-app user experience. The growth pod is part of our Growth Domain team, which works to improve key metrics that directly drive business impact. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of mobile app ecosystems. It will report to the VP of Data. TECHNOLOGIES WE USE Go, Elixir, Rust Python, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, Java, Git / GitHub, Google Cloud Build, Travis CI, Kubernetes, Docker, MySQL, PostGIS, Linux, Google Cloud Platform, and many open source mapping tools. As an onX Growth Engineering M
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