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Learfield is hiring a Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile

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Job Description

We’re looking for a hands-on Manager, Software Engineering to lead our native mobile engineering teams. In this role, you’ll balance technical leadership with people management—guiding engineers to deliver high-quality iOS and Android experiences while fostering a strong, collaborative team culture.

This role will execute the mobile strategy and technical direction defined by the Director of Mobile Engineering, partnering closely with Product, Design, and Quality Assurance to translate business goals into reliable, scalable mobile solutions. This role is accountable for delivery, quality, and team health across our mobile platforms. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: What You Will Do Lead, mentor, and grow high-performing mobile engineering teams across iOS and Android platforms. Own end-to-end technical execution for mobile initiatives, from implementation through release and support.

• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, Quality Assurance, and partner teams to deliver user-loved mobile experiences. Execute against established enterprise-aligned engineering and architecture standards Uphold best practices around code quality, testing, performance, security, and operational readiness.
• Drive planning, estimation, and predictable delivery for mobile roadmaps and initiatives. Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to unblock complex challenges.
• Partner with principal and platform engineers to maintain scalable native and Kotlin Multiplatform architectures. Improve development workflows, tooling, and mobile CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain awareness of production health and incidents. Stay current on mobile technologies and industry trends. How We Build Mobile Our mobile applications are built on a set of established, enterprise-aligned standards designed to reduce friction, increase consistency, and enable teams to move fast with confidence. Native iOS and Android development using Swift/SwiftUI and Kotlin/Jetpack Compose. Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) as the standard approach for shared business logic. Agreed-upon architectural patterns, tooling, and module boundaries. Standardized CI/CD pipelines, release processes, and app store workflows. Clear expectations for testing, observability, performance, and production readiness.
• Managers are accountable for ensuring teams operate within these standards by default.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of software engineering experience, including mobile development.

• 2+ years of people management or technical leadership experience. Strong expertise in iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and/or Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose). Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns, APIs, and backend integration. Experience shipping and maintaining consumer-facing mobile applications.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. Passion for building great teams and products. Preferred

Qualifications

Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform or shared-code architectures.

• Familiarity with mobile analytics and performance monitoring. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Experience scaling mobile applications.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave

🎁 Benefits & Perksbenefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

⚖️ Equal Opportunity

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans.

The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the

🎯 core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

🎯 Our Mission Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love. Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

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Salary Information

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000

🤖 This salary estimate is calculated by AI based on the job title, location, company, and market data. Use this as a guide for salary expectations or negotiations. The actual salary may vary based on your experience, qualifications, and company policies.

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