Software Engineering Manager, Firstup
$160-180k
Workplace communication platform
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Workplace communication platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-180k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve the employee experience at every moment that matters, large and small.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience managing mobile engineering teams developing enterprise-grade iOS and Android applications
- Track record of leading teams through complex technical challenges and delivery of major features
- Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns, CI/CD practices, and platform-specific best practices
- Experience with iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin, Java) development
- Previous hands-on experience as a Mobile Software Engineer
- Understanding of broader web technologies and architectures (REST APIs, availability, scale, etc)
- Excellent communication skills
What the job involves
- We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our team
- At Firstup, we believe engineering is a craft where the internal elegance of our technology should match our exceptional user experience
- As we rapidly grow, you'll lead our mobile engineering initiatives while collaborating with customers to tackle complex technical challenges and deliver innovative solutions
- You'll play a key role in enhancing our mobile user experience, app performance, and reliability as you expand your scope to lead key platform-wide initiatives.We embrace an autonomous team structure, where you'll work closely with Product Managers, Designers, QA, and fellow engineers
- Our collaborative environment extends across our shared codebases, encouraging cross-team contributions
- We value data-driven decision-making and quick iteration, resulting in a culture where taking risks is encouraged – because that's how we learn and grow
- As a company dedicated to building solutions for distributed workforces, we've been remote-first since day one
- Work from anywhere in the United States while making a meaningful impact every day
- Lead and grow our mobile team by instilling and advocating best practices
- Create an environment of collaboration and innovation - engineering is a team sport at Firstup
- Guide the development of our iOS and Android platforms
- Drive technical excellence in mobile development while extending your influence to cross-platform and automation initiatives
- Develop career paths and manage performance for your team members
- Contribute to engineering-wide strategy as part of the engineering management team
- Champion mobile best practices while maintaining high standards for quality and testing
- Bridge mobile and web platform initiatives to ensure consistent user experiences
Our take
As hybrid and remote work models become commonplace, workplace communication struggles to keep pace. many companies now grapple with burnout and digital fatigue, compounded by the absence of regular face-to-face interaction, leaving HR teams and managers searching for effective engagement strategies.
Enter Firstup, a solution designed to tackle this challenge head-on. It offers a workplace communication platform that seamlessly integrates with a company's HR systems. By tapping into data from recruitment, performance management, talent acquisition, and other sources, first build detailed employee profiles. This enables companies to craft and deliver personalized engagement initiatives, ultimately enhancing productivity and retention rates.
With a track record of success, Firstup has recently surpassed the $100M mark in annual recurring revenue and clinched the prestigious 2023 HR Tech Award for Employee Experience. Already trusted by over 40% of the Fortune 100, including industry giants like Amazon, Holton, and Ford, Firstup is poised to continue growth. Its ability to adapt to the evolving needs of the modern workforce ensures it remains a key player in the realm of workplace communication and engagement.
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Company benefits
- Health Coverage: Doing your best starts with feeling your best. We provide fully paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, plus 70% for dependents
- Flexible Time Off: You can’t mobilize if you don’t rest and recharge—so take as much paid time off as you need
- Fruity Umbrella Drink Bonus: When we say we want you to take time off, we mean it. To encourage you, we offer extra compensation when you take time off in full-week increments
- Retirement Plan: There’s life beyond work, and someday there will be a lot of it. We’ll help you save for that time
- Professional Development: We invest in our people and build their skills for the future of work—no matter where that future takes them
- Family Leave: We support making big changes, and nothing will change your life more than bringing a child into your family. That’s why we offer 12 weeks of fully paid family leave for all parents
- Volunteer PTO: We give you paid days off to give back because we want our workforce to be a force for good
- Commuter Benefits: Although much of our workforce is remote, when we do head into the office, we subsidize eco-friendly ways to get there
Company values
- Every employee is an owner: We each take responsibility for the company and deserve credit for its progress
- Leadership is in our build: We stand out in our industry because we embrace change as a catalyst for improvement
- We win as a team: We’re committed to helping our coworkers and customers thrive
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
Nicole Alvino
(CEO)Previously the founder and CEO of Dermalounge. They also worked at Enron Europe as an Analyst and Associate.
Jim Larrison
(CCO)Graduated from Bradley University with a BS in Marketing & Market Research. Previously co-founded Dynamic Signal where they served as the President and then Chief Customer Officer.
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