Manager Engineer - Mobile

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 2000000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 20-30 LPA)

Min Experience: 6 years

Location: Mumbai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Manager Engineer – Mobile to lead the development and delivery of advanced mobile and embedded software solutions across Android and iOS platforms. This role requires a technically strong leader who can manage mobile engineering teams while actively contributing to architecture, development, and performance optimization of complex mobile systems. You will play a critical role in building scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile applications and system-level software, while also working closely with cross-functional teams to translate product requirements into robust technical solutions. The position involves working across multiple layers of the technology stack—from mobile applications built with modern frameworks to low-level system components developed using embedded technologies. As a manager and technical expert, you will guide engineers in designing and implementing mobile platforms that integrate seamlessly with hardware, operating systems, and backend services. You will also contribute to the development and customization of Android-based platforms, including work with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) components when required. This role requires balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities such as mentoring engineers, setting development standards, and ensuring efficient project execution. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX teams, and backend engineers to ensure mobile applications deliver a seamless and high-quality user experience. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Android and iOS development, deep understanding of mobile architecture, and exposure to system-level programming using embedded C and C++. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, building high-performing teams, and delivering innovative mobile solutions that operate reliably across a wide range of devices and environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mobile engineering teams responsible for Android and iOS application development
• Design and develop high-performance mobile applications using modern frameworks and best practices
• Contribute to Android platform development including customization and optimization using AOSP components
• Develop and optimize system-level modules using Embedded C and C++ for mobile or connected devices
• Define and implement scalable mobile architecture that ensures performance, security, and maintainability
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Review code, establish engineering standards, and ensure high-quality development practices across teams
• Optimize application performance, memory usage, and responsiveness across multiple device environments
• Troubleshoot complex software issues spanning mobile apps, system components, and embedded layers
• Guide engineers in adopting best practices in mobile development, architecture, and system integration
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, testing strategies, and release management

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 6+ years of experience in mobile software development with strong exposure to Android and iOS ecosystems
• Proven experience building Android applications using Kotlin and working with modern Android frameworks
• Hands-on experience with iOS development concepts and cross-platform mobile architecture
• Strong system programming skills in Embedded C and C++
• Experience working with Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Android platform customization
• Deep understanding of mobile architecture, performance optimization, and system-level debugging
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams and managing technical deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across application and system layers
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in fast-paced development environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical concepts into clear implementation plans

Skills

• Android Development
• Kotlin
• iOS Development
• Embedded C
• C++
• AOSP (Android Open Source Project)