Senior Engineering Manager Mobile – Social Apps (All Genders)

Company DescriptionAt Dailymotion we’re building a social network powered by video. Our ambition is clear: challenge the global leaders and bring Europe to the table.We believe video should do more than entertain. It should spark conversations, connect people, and grow communities that last.We’ve already started. With 100M monthly active users (including 1.5M on our apps), we’re moving fast with the momentum to make video social again.Alongside this, Dailymotion Pro helps professionals host and broadcast video securely, and Dailymotion Advertising offers a premium, brand-safe ad platform.Our 400 teammates across Paris, New York, and Singapore — representing more than 40 nationalities — share the same ambition: to shape the future of video as a space for connection.Job DescriptionWe're building THE next big social app in a startup-minded squad within Dailymotion, and we need a technical leader to take us to the next level.You'll be leading a team of 3 Android engineers, 3 iOS engineers, working closely with 2 Python backend developers, QA, Design, and Product to create an experience used by millions of users.This is not a pure management role. We're looking for someone who is still deeply connected to the craft, able to code, review architecture, and technically challenge the team every day. Think 60% leadership, 40% hands-on. If you've thrived in high-growth startups or scale-ups, shipped consumer apps to millions of users, and you still get excited by a clean architecture or a well-optimized render pipeline, this role was written for you.🎯 Your MissionOwn the delivery of the product vision from technical strategy to day-to-day executionMake key technical decisions, balancing innovation, velocity, and tech debt in a high-growth environmentLead, mentor, and grow your mobile engineering team, fostering extreme ownership and cross-functional collaborationStay hands-on: review code, challenge architectural choices, and set the technical bar alongside the teamEstablish clear performance objectives and provide guidance to ensure alignment with business and product goalsContinuously improve how we build: workflows, tooling, processes, and engineering cultureDrive AI integration opportunities to enhance user experience and product innovationScale the team as the product grows, building a world-class mobile engineering organizationQualifications✅ RequirementsProven track record building and scaling high-traffic B2C consumer apps (social, media, or entertainment), with millions of active users and real product impactStartup or scale-up DNA: you've navigated fast iteration cycles, ambiguity, and aggressive growth targets; you know what "moving fast without breaking things" actually meansProven experience leading both iOS and Android teams in product-driven, high-velocity environmentsStill deeply technical: you can roll up your sleeves, contribute to the codebase, and meaningfully challenge your engineers on architecture, performance, and trade-offsStrong product and business mindset: you think in terms of user impact, retention, and engagement, not just engineering ticketsData-driven leadership: you make decisions based on metrics, analytics, and business outcomesStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Design, QA, and BackendFluent in English / French is a plus🌟 Nice to HaveExpertise in streaming video, media frameworks, and real-time content deliveryExperience with AI/ML integration in mobile applicationsExperience with A/B testing frameworks and conversion optimizationActive involvement in mobile engineering communities or open-source contributionsAdditional InformationDon't check every box? Apply anyway.We're looking for the right person to join the team, not just a perfect resume. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we still want to hear from you.Dailymotion is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and want you to help us build a more diverse community. All positions are open to people with disabilities, and we encourage everyone to apply. Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know in advance.Interview processHR Interview with Marvin (30 min): Get to know each other, discuss your motivations, and align on role expectationsManager Interview with Antoine, your future manager (45 min): Deep dive into the role requirements, assess your technical background and problem-solving approach, and challenge your skills through concrete scenariosTechnical Case Study (2 hour) : Work on a take-home case study followed by a presentation to Raphaël and a team member, this gives you a chance to showcase your technical thinking and understand what you'd be working on, while helping us evaluate the fit with our needsLeadership Interview with N+2 (1 hour) : Discuss long-term career goals, understand how this role fits into Dailymotion's broader strategy, and explore growth opportunities within the organizationWelcome at Dailymotion 🎉 Full-time