GENERAL INFORMATION

Locations: Redwood City, California, United States of America

• Location: Vancouver
• Country: Canada

Role ID
210291
Worker Type
Regular Employee
Studio/Department
Other
Work Model
Hybrid

DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Engineering Manager to lead our high-performing iOS team. The ideal candidate is a passionate and effective leader with a strong technical background in iOS development and a keen eye for product and user experience. You will be responsible for guiding the team to build a visually stunning, highly responsive, and technically excellent application. You will be instrumental in shaping the team’s culture, driving technical strategy, and collaborating with cross-functional leaders to deliver an exceptional product. If you are passionate about building and leading teams that create beautiful, intuitive mobile products, we want to hear from you!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in an engineering leadership role (Manager, Team Lead, or similar), directly managing a team of engineers.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience developing native iOS applications using Swift, UIKit, and SwiftUI.
• Proven track record of shipping high-quality, consumer-facing iOS applications with a strong focus on UI/UX and performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical architecture and design discussions and to drive technical decision-making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a deep understanding of the full mobile development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and execute methodically.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience managing remote or distributed engineering teams.
• Experience with Core Animation, Metal, or other graphics-intensive frameworks.
• Familiarity with Objective-C, C, or C++.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools (e.g., Instruments).
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile apps.
• Experience building social media mobile applications

• Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class team of iOS engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Drive the technical vision, architecture, roadmap and execution for the iOS platform, ensuring alignment with product goals and long-term strategy.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering leaders to define requirements, prioritize features, and deliver compelling mobile experiences.
• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, from planning and design through to release and maintenance, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Champion and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and performance, ensuring our application is robust, scalable, and maintainable.
• Manage project execution, setting clear goals, managing resources effectively, and removing obstacles for your team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the technology stack and stay current with the latest advancements in the iOS ecosystem to guide technical decisions.