What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager - Client Platform position at TextNow?
We believe communication belongs to everyone. We exist to democratize phone service. TextNow is evolving the way the world connects and that's because we're made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic, yet critical lens into the work we do. We're the largest provider of free phone service in the nation. And we're just getting started.
Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.
TextNow is looking for an experienced engineering manager to lead our client platform engineering team, who is responsible for maintaining the base level of our mobile platforms. You will work with a talented team of iOS, Android, and web developers, guiding them in developing scalable, high-performance applications. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative communication solutions.
What You'll Do
Our Values:
At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great.
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Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere.
TextNow is looking for an experienced engineering manager to lead our client platform engineering team, who is responsible for maintaining the base level of our mobile platforms. You will work with a talented team of iOS, Android, and web developers, guiding them in developing scalable, high-performance applications. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative communication solutions.
What You'll Do
- Lead and mentor a team of iOS, Android, and web developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Drive technical excellence in core client platforms across our mobile apps, ensuring best practices in architecture, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and QA, to define and deliver high-quality features that enhance user experience.
- Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning and design to execution, deployment, and monitoring.
- Champion best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Act as a thought leader in mobile engineering, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical involvement to drive impactful product development.
- Drive a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring the team is aligned with business objectives and user needs.
- An experienced engineering manager with 5 years of leadership experience managing iOS and Android. As a nice to have web developers as well.
- Strong technical background with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in mobile development (iOS, Android, web, or some combination).
- Proficient in Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Java, with a deep understanding of mobile architectures and best practices.
- Passionate about coaching and mentoring engineers, helping them grow their skills and careers.
- Adept at working in a fast-paced environment, making data-driven decisions, and delivering impactful solutions.
- A strong communicator who can articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experienced in Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
Our Values:
- Customer Obsessed (We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers)
- Do Right By Our People (We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity)
- Accept the Challenge (We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals)
- Act Like an Owner (We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!)
- Give a Damn! (We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results)
- Strong work life blend
- Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
- Employee Stock Options
- Unlimited vacation
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Parental leave
- Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)
- We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more
At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great.
TextNow Candidate Policy
By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy
