Engineering Manager

Audiomob was founded on the core principle that there is a better way to monetise apps.

Audiomob is the industry leader in mobile in-app audio advertising. We push the boundaries of technology to create non-intrusive and highly scalable advertising solutions. At Audiomob, we believe in combining the power of audio, technology, and AI to create seamless and engaging ad experiences for users and effective monetization strategies for game developers and app publishers.

We thrive on creativity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Location: AUH - UAE

Hybrid working: 4 days in the office, 1 day from home

We are looking for an experienced hands-on Engineering Manager to lead our Infrastructure and Services team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-performing teams while being deeply involved in the technical aspects of highly scalable systems.

Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript is essential, with a strong preference for additional experience in Go and AdTech.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a high-performance environment.

Drive the design, development and delivery of high-scale software solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Provide technical leadership for the development and operation of high-throughput systems processing billions of requests per day.

Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and architecture discussions to maintain technical excellence.

Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance and career development opportunities.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define product requirements and deliverables, and work with your team to turn those into solutions.

Ensure the team follows best practices for software development, testing, and deployment.

Identify and resolve technical and organisational challenges, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications:

8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a management or leadership role.

Demonstrable expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.

Proven experience designing, operating, and scaling complex infrastructure on cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

Strong expertise in relational databases, such as PostgreSQL, and in-memory data stores, such as Redis.

Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools, along with a strong interest in applying AI to engineering workflows and automation.

Extensive experience delivering high-scale, high-performance solutions.

Strong leadership and team-building skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure.

Nice-to-have:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science.

Proficiency in Go is highly desirable.

Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks and libraries used with TypeScript, such as SvelteKit or React, is a plus.

In-depth understanding of the AdTech industry is a plus.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Equity.

Leadership role in a cutting-edge technology company.

Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team:

Diversity and representation matters to us all. While the forward journey of representation in the game and tech sectors is improving, we recognise that there is still work to be done. We know that the future we want to see should be reflected in our own team and values. As such, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, and welcome those that believe diversity in all its forms is a key driver of success.