Genies, Inc. is hiring Web3 Web3 Engineering Manager - Developer Kit

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Master’s in Computer Science is a plus
• Proven track record of building and shipping high-quality products in ambiguous spaces
• Expert level proficiency with mobile SDKs for both iOS & Android
• Experience scaling products and teams in high growth environments
• Strong proficiency in Unity and a deep understanding of game development workflows
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a passion for creating balanced and engaging gameplay systems and consumer applications
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, fostering collaboration within a diverse team
• You are a talent magnet and a natural networker you enjoy recruiting, and have an extensive network to draw from
• A passion and unwavering commitment to improving engineering productivity

Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Take an inclusive approach to lead and mentor a team of skilled engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Provide guidance, support, and coaching to help team members excel in their roles
• Product Development: Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of the Developer Kit and mobile SDKs (iOS & Android). Ensuring that it offers a comprehensive set of tools, features, and resources to streamline mobile game & app development
• Technical Strategy: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the technical roadmap for the Developer Kit. Identify opportunities for innovation and improvements in mobile gaming technology
• Quality Assurance: Implement robust testing and quality assurance processes to maintain a high level of software quality and reliability
• Technical Expertise: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Unity and mobile gaming technology. Act as a technical resource for the team and provide guidance on best practices
• Talent Acquisition: Strategically build and scale the team through strong recruiting practices and approaches - recruiting is a passion
• Communication: Act as a bridge between engineering and other departments within the company. Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders
• Collaboration: Establish trust within and across teams by creating accountability and a positive work environment in partnership with other leaders in the organization

Our Company

Genies is Gen Z’s leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar ecosystems. Genies provides tools that allow users to create their own avatars, avatar wearable fashion lines, avatar worlds, and avatar interactive experiences in web3. The company has 99% celebrity avatar market share through its partnerships with Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group as their “official avatar and digital goods provider with thousands of Genie creators including Justin Bieber, Migos, Cardi B, and J Balvin. Our avatar marketplace “The Warehouse” built with Dapper Labs, allows creators to design and sell their avatar ecosystem creations (i.e. avatar fashion lines) to the masses. Genies has raised $200M from investors such as Silver Lake, BOND, NEA, and Breyer Capital.

Genies is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead the team that is building our developer platform. Seated in our new Bay Area office (San Mateo) and reporting to the VP of Engineering, this influential hire will play a pivotal role in creating a powerful developer kit that will enable developers to bring their creative vision to life, and deliver exceptional immersive mobile experiences and apps for our consumers.

Our ideal candidate is naturally curious, an innovative thinker, possesses a strong technical acumen, and is an inspiring leader. As a natural leader, you understand the importance of mentoring and nurturing individuals, and possess an awareness that unlocks people's potential. You thrive in highly collaborative environments, are solutions minded, and have strong product instincts. You have extensive experience working with mobile SDKs for both iOS & Android, and are excited about building SDKs that will empower a global developer community that will drive Genies avatar social network and virtual experiences.

If you’re excited about the future of avatar technology, developer tools, and the future of mobile & spatial experiences then join Genies in ushering the era of Avatar Experience Builders.

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How Genies will support you

Genies is a well-funded, growing start-up that cares deeply about each of our employees' growth and success. Our roles and their responsibilities are created with a breadth of scope that introduces each employee to exciting new challenges and opportunities that a growing start-up encounters. The actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including: professional background, training, transferable skills, work experience, education, location, business and product needs, and market demand. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time employees may also be eligible for equity compensation, in addition to a robust health, wellness, and benefits package.

Starting Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $270,000.00 USD

Here's why you'll love working at Genies:

You'll work with a team that you’ll be able to learn from and grow with, including support for your own professional development You'll be at the helm of your own career, shaping it with your own innovative contributions to a nascent team and product with flexible hours and a work from home policy You'll enjoy the culture and perks of a startup, with the stability of being well funded Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance Competitive salaries for all full time employees Unlimited paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide! Choice of MacBook or windows laptop Genies is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting an inclusive work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity, inclusion, and aim to provide a sense of belonging for everyone.