Engineering Manager

2 Weeks ago • 6 Years + • Product Management • $166,881 PA - $208,601 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a team of full-stack engineers building voice-AI-driven TV gaming experiences on platforms like Roku and Fire TV. Drive strategic product decisions, manage team performance, foster collaboration with cross-functional partners, and establish robust operational processes and scalable architectures. Responsibilities include prioritizing the tech roadmap, recruiting, and ensuring the delivery of reliable applications. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for gaming innovation. This is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence in the Bay Area office 3 days a week (MWF).
Must have:
  • 2+ years leading high-performing engineering teams
  • 6+ years as a developer (game dev or complex platform experience a plus)
  • Technical credibility in leading teams and building scalable architectures
  • Strong product sense and cross-functional collaboration
  • Creative problem-solving and execution in ambiguous situations
  • Passion for team growth and fostering a successful environment
Good to have:
  • Experience with audio processing, speech recognition, video data, or entertainment apps
Perks:
  • 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (dependents included)
  • 401k matching
  • Flexible hybrid work model
  • 4 weeks paid time off + 16 paid holidays + 40 hours bereavement leave + unlimited sick days
  • Generous parental leave policy
  • Visa support

Job Details

Role summary

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team creating flagship voice-AI-driven TV experiences. You will empower a team of full-stack engineers working across platforms like Roku and Fire TV to deliver innovative and best-in-class voice-activated gaming experiences.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving team ownership and accountability, fostering a collaborative environment with product, design, data, and business partners to define priorities and align on shared strategies. By establishing robust operational processes and scalable architectures, you’ll ensure the delivery of reliable applications while encouraging experimentation and learning. With our active expansion of game titles and platforms, this is an exciting opportunity to lead a mission-oriented team shaping the future of voice-activated gaming on connected devices.

This job opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, and we are specifically seeking candidates who are comfortable with on-site attendance in our Bay Area office 3 times per week (MWF) and are either currently residing in or near the Bay Area or willing to relocate for on-site work.

What you'll do at Volley

  • Drive strategic and product decisions, empowering your team to contribute to the “what to build.”
  • Maintain and prioritize the tech roadmap in alignment with product and business goals.
  • Manage an inclusive team, fostering motivation, growth, and impactful work.
  • Use technical expertise to deliver results and raise the bar for excellence.
  • Recruit and build a diverse, high-performing team aligned with Volley’s goals.
  • Collaborate with engineering leadership to improve efficiency, innovation, and cohesion.

Stuff you may have done before

  • Recruited and built diverse, high-performing teams in an inclusive environment.
  • Passion for gaming and innovation, delivering impactful and creative solutions.
  • Led growth-focused, experiment-driven teams that iterate and learn from failures.
  • Worked with audio processing, speech recognition, video data, or entertainment apps.
  • Thrived in fast-paced, agile environments, demonstrating resilience and leadership.

Must-haves

  • 2+ years leading high-performing engineering teams with proven impact.
  • 6+ years as a developer; bonus for game dev or complex platform experience.
  • Technical credibility in leading teams and building scalable architectures.
  • Strong product sense with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
  • Creative problem solver who leads execution and thrives in ambiguity.
  • Passionate about growing teams and fostering an environment for success.

Our stack

  • Typescript & Node.js
  • React, React Native, Brightscript
  • DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis
  • Proprietary Game Engine
  • Kubernetes

Your first 90 days

  • Build relationships with your team and partners, establishing regular 1:1s.
  • Gain hands-on experience by shipping a feature or fixing a bug.
  • Understand team strategy and roadmaps, driving clarity and alignment.
  • Learn our hiring process and start interviewing to build a strong, diverse team.

The hiring process

  • Stage 1 (Preliminary Screen) with our Senior Recruiting Lead
  • Stage 2 (Hiring Manager Interview) with our Director of Engineering
  • Stage 3 (Onsite Interview) with various partners and teammates.
  • Stage 4 (Founder Chat) with our Founders
  • Stage 5 (Offer)

What's in it for you

  • Your medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for yourself and all dependents and we match 401k!
  • We offer a flexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office work model.
  • We offer 4 weeks of paid time off (enforced 2-week minimum), 16 paid holidays, 40 hours of bereavement leave, and unlimited sick days.
  • Our generous parental leave policy includes 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parents.
  • We offer visa support for eligible candidates, making relocating for the job smoother and more streamlined.
  • A full breakdown of our benefits is here!

For Pay Transparency: The salary range that we expect to pay for this position is $166,881-$208,601 annually. This is a portion of the pay band for the role and level we are seeking. The final offer amount will depend on experience, education and skills. Base pay is only one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work

About Us

Volley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for smart TVs, Amazon Alexa, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Volley games include Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, and Wheel of Fortune.

We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.”

Volley was founded by Max Child and James Wilsterman in 2016. We're headquartered in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. We’re a quickly growing team that truly enjoys working together. If you think you would enjoy creating joyful games on top of a rapidly evolving AI technology stack, please get in touch!

Volley believes in an inclusive workplace and is committed to building a team from a variety of backgrounds. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive the other benefits and privileges of employment.

Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply!

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