Senior Manager, Mobile Engineering

Join Gabb and be part of a team that is passionate about revolutionizing the way families connect and kids experience the world. Our mission is to protect kids, connect families, encourage life beyond the screen, and empower parents. We are committed to equipping families with innovative products like the Gabb Phone 3 Pro and the Gabb Watch 3, ensuring kids stay safe while staying connected.

Remember the days when playing outside until dusk was the norm, and the biggest tech challenge was dial-up internet? We believe kids deserve to enjoy the simplicity and freedom of those times, even in today's digital age. Through our cutting-edge, safe tech, we’re making it possible.

If you’re enthusiastic about creating a safer digital world for children and want to contribute to a brand that is making a real difference, we would love to have you on our team. Come join us at Gabb and help us lead the industry in safe tech for kids!

What You’ll Do

The Senior Manager of Mobile Engineering at Gabb plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality mobile experiences and applications that empower and protect children and their families. It is a challenging yet deeply rewarding role that combines highly technical expertise, a passion for people management, and commitment to safeguarding the next generation.

In this position, you will lead and manage a team of talented Android and iOS developers ranging from junior to senior level. As the Senior Manager, you should have a proven track record of management and mentorship, a deep understanding of the mobile development landscape, and a passion for process development and improvement.In addition, you will also be responsible for the following:

• People Management:
  Provide technical and people leadership to a diverse team of Android and iOS developers, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Growth & Development:
  Conduct regular 1:1s, offering mentorship, guidance, and tailored career development plans to help team members thrive.
• Hiring Talent:
  Partner with Recruiting to lead the hiring process to attract and attain top technical talent. Make informed decisions regarding hiring, promotions, and (when necessary) terminations.
• Performance Optimization:
  Conduct thorough performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and advocating for deserved recognition (promotions, raises) to ensure top talent is retained and motivated.
• Sprint Planning:
  Collaborate with the product team to review and prioritize features that enhance safety, align with the company's mission, and meet the customers’ needs and wants. .
• Resource Allocation:
  Thoughtfully assign team members to projects based on their strengths and interests, ensuring use of resources and efficient execution.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Participate in cross-functional meetings to align mobile development efforts with Gabb’s objectives, fostering collaboration with Product, Design, and other teams.
• Risk Management:
  Proactively identify and mitigate technical and operational risks that could impact the timely and successful delivery of mobile applications and other projects.
• Innovation:
  Continuously research new and upcoming mobile technologies, industry trends, and best practices to ensure Gabb remains at the forefront of innovation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in mobile development (Android and iOS experience preferred).
• 5+ years of people management experience required.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Deep understanding of mobile development principles, architecture patterns, and programming languages (Swift, Kotlin, etc.).
• Superb communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong relationships with direct reports and peers.
• Strong desire and passion to help individuals and teams achieve their best work.
• Enjoyment in mentoring engineers to develop, grow, and advance in their careers.

Why You'll Love Gabb

Mission driven to protect kids and make a difference in the world️ Work-life balance with unlimited PTO, flexible/hybrid…