Engineering Manager (Mobile) (all genders)

Do you want to develop a product that is used worldwide? Do you have high standards for continuous discovery, usability and clean code? Do you continuously scrutinise ideas and decisions against current requirements? If you can answer these questions with a clear "YES!" then we should definitely talk. Because we are looking for you!

As an Engineering Manager Mobile (m/f/d) you will lead a highly skilled product team developing the tonies mobile app; continuous discovery, usability, quality and security are always your top priorities. In collaboration with other departments (especially Product Management & the market teams), you ensure that we continuously improve our development processes and align product development with company goals.

• As part of the product Trio (Product, Design, Engineering) you will lead the strategy and development of a robust and engaging app experience by contributing hypotheses based on strategy & customer insights, experimenting to validate impact while delivering a great user experience.
• Explore technical solutions, assess feasibility and validate solutions cheaply while maintaining a vision to scale successful experiments.
• Own the delivery of key initiatives that pay into the improvement of our key metrics and the overall user and business value
• Disciplinary leadership of a team of experienced software developers in the spirit of transformational leadership - work towards a compelling vision with the team by guiding the team.
• Ensure the continuous development of the engagement & retention-focused areas in our app.
• Continuously improve the technical foundation, contribute to the system design, keep an eye on new technologies and ensure our app follows state-of-the-art practices.
• Ensure consistently high-quality assurance through code reviews, documentation, etc.
• Continuously drive the improvement of agile methods within the team.

• You have experience in the development of a mobile application that’s been used by hundreds of thousands of users
• You know how to instrument features so you can understand how much value users are getting from these features
• You have already worked in an environment that involved collaboration with other teams and have gained some leadership experience in that environment.
• You have a strong interest in the product you are developing and the people who use it.
• You are still a hands-on software engineer and don’t want to stop writing code anytime soon.
• You place great importance on automated tests, CI/CD, and observability.
• APIs (REST or GraphQL) are like your native language.
• As a true team player, you can deal with various characters and keep the big picture in mind during discussions.
• Last but not least: you are enthusiastic about our product and want to join us on our exciting journey!

• Global Teamwork: We collaborate across departmental and country borders on our vision to bring the Toniebox into every child's room in the world.
• Come as you are: This applies not only to the dress code but also to everything else. Because only where you truly feel comfortable can you give your best.
• Mobility: Choose the option that suits you best - a Deutschlandticket (public transport ticket) for unlimited mobility, a monthly contribution for an office parking space, a leasing bicycle, or a remote work subsidy.
• Enhanced Security: Benefit from subsidies for company pension plans, occupational pension schemes, and occupational disability insurance.
• Rest & Time Off: Enjoy 30 days of paid annual leave as well as three additional days off such as Rosenmontag, Christmas Eve, and New Year's Eve. After one year of employment, you can also use up to 10 "toniecation days" (unpaid leave days).
• Flexible Working: Equipped with individual equipment, you can work remotely for up to 5 days in consultation with your team - depending on your area of responsibility. And if you're up for a workation, you can work from abroad for up to 4 weeks per year with us.
• Continuous Learning: Benefit from our internal and external training opportunities as well as an individual learning budget to continuously expand your knowledge.
• Language Learning & Relaxation: Improve your communication skills with the language learning app Babbel and find relaxation through our access to the meditation app Calm.
• Discounts: Benefit from attractive discounts on our entire range of tonies products.

As part of our principles, we are committed to supporting inclusion and diversity at tonies®. We actively celebrate our colleagues’ different abilities, ethnicities, faith and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Florina Varga
Senior Recruiting & Onboarding Partner ​