Director of Engineering, Games

Description

The company is a news organization whose newsroom sends journalists to report from nearly 160 countries. Its journalism reaches readers in print, audio, and on its digital and app platforms.

The company is subscription-first and aims to make its journalism worth paying for.

This role leads feature engineering teams in the Games area, building features that give players a strong experience and support business growth.

You will report to the VP, Games Engineering and work with Product, Production, Design, and Data partners on features that give players new value and keep them engaged and subscribed. Games are central to the goal of becoming the leading subscription destination for digital puzzles.

The role is key to building high-quality software and running effective engineering teams with a focus on business impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead several engineering teams covering iOS, Android, Web, and Backend, building new value for players, helping them see that value, and supporting account creation, subscribing, and staying subscribed.
• Connect each team's work to the north star metrics and goals of the Games mission so staff know their purpose and deliverables.
• Coordinate with technology teams across Games and other missions to find the right solutions, set expectations, and keep strategies aligned.
• Coach and grow engineers and at least three engineering managers.
• Build an inclusive team culture and recruit and retain outstanding engineering talent.
• Shape long-term technical strategy that is closely tied to business needs.
• Support the company's commitment to journalistic independence and its mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of engineering management experience leading cross-functional teams, ideally on complex web and mobile products.
• At least 2 years of experience managing engineering managers.
• At least 1 year of close management of iOS or Android engineers.
• Strong strategic technical leadership and sound technical decisions across complex initiatives.
• Experience working in complex product organizations and balancing the needs of diverse stakeholders.
• Experience creating healthy feedback environments.
• A proven record of inspiring, coaching, and developing high-performing engineering leaders and teams.
• Comfort working in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting, providing clarity and sound judgment as priorities change.
• Preferred: prior engineering experience in the gaming industry.

Conditions

Hybrid work model.

Base pay range of $200,000 - $235,000 USD per year, plus eligibility for variable pay such as an annual bonus and restricted stock.

Submit your own work during applications and interviews and do not use GenAI tools to produce substantive content. Engineering candidates will be told which GenAI tools are allowed for the technical assessment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and assess every applicant regardless of sex, age, race, religion, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s).
• A 401(k) plan with company matching.
• An employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid vacation, paid sick days, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.