Mobile Engineering Manager, Global E-Commerce Customer Business

$224,000 - $410,000/Yr

Tiktok - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Manager

San Jose, CA

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About the position

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, with a mission to inspire creativity and bring joy. The e-commerce industry has seen tremendous growth, and TikTok aims to leverage its platform to deliver an innovative e-commerce experience. The Mobile Engineering Manager will be responsible for building an intuitive and reliable shopping experience, which includes managing product details, check-out processes, and handling returns and refunds. This role will also involve developing platforms and tools for merchants and clients to manage promotional campaigns effectively, ensuring they receive actionable insights to drive results. In this position, you will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore and implement the next generation of shopping experiences on TikTok. You will lead a highly effective mobile engineering team, providing both professional and technical leadership to support the growth of individual team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mobile engineering, with a focus on creating user-friendly e-commerce solutions that enhance the overall shopping experience for TikTok users. TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive environment where employees are valued for their unique skills and perspectives. The company believes in celebrating diversity and aims to reflect the communities it serves. As part of this commitment, TikTok provides reasonable accommodations in its recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. The company also emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional health, offering various support programs to its employees.

Responsibilities

• Build an intuitive and reliable shopping experience, including browsing product details, check-out, shopping, return, and refund processes.
• Develop platforms and tools for merchants and clients to manage promotional campaigns and deliver actionable insights.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and other disciplines to explore the next generation of shopping experiences on TikTok.
• Drive and shape the growth of a highly effective mobile engineering team, providing professional and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mobile engineering with proficiency in at least one of Java, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Swift.
• 1+ years of people management experience.
• Strong understanding of software development principles and the capabilities and limitations of the iOS platform or deep understanding of the Android framework.
• Experience within the e-commerce industry is a big plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cross-platform mobile development frameworks.
• Familiarity with data analytics and user experience design principles.
• Knowledge of payment processing systems and security standards.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match.
• Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, and AD&D insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO).
• 10 paid sick days per year.
• 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra.
• 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements.