Engineering Manager leading mobile app development at NETGEAR in Cork, managing teams and driving technical excellence for IoT products.
Responsibilities
Lead and grow a high-performing mobile engineering team in Cork, spanning a range of experience levels.
Manage a mix of contractors and full-time engineers, ensuring clarity, collaboration, and accountability across all contributors.
Drive technical excellence in app architecture, performance, and connectivity — with a strong focus on Bluetooth and IoT integration.
Provide hands-on guidance when needed — from reviewing code and design documents to contributing to architectural discussions.
Partner with Product, Design, and Cloud Engineering teams to deliver seamless, reliable app-to-device and app-to-cloud experiences.
Support the career development of full-time employees through coaching, feedback, and structured growth paths.
Ensure timely delivery of app features and releases that align with NETGEAR’s strategic roadmap.
Champion modern software development practices, including automation, testing, and CI/CD.
Promote the use of AI-assisted development tools to improve velocity, reduce manual effort, and enhance overall quality.
Foster a culture of empathy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in either Android or iOS development, with a proven record of delivering high-quality apps at scale.
3+ years of people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing software engineers.
Strong background in building consumer-grade mobile apps that interact with hardware or IoT devices.
Solid understanding of Bluetooth connectivity, device pairing, and communication protocols.
Experience with cloud-connected apps, including syncing data and managing device state across mobile and cloud platforms.
Experience with subscription and payment platforms such as Stripe, PayPal, or Apple Pay is an advantage.
Demonstrated experience adopting or promoting AI tooling to enhance software delivery and team efficiency.
Experience with observability and performance monitoring tools such as Datadog, New Relic, or AppDynamics, and an understanding of how observability can improve mobile app responsiveness and user experience.
Ability to balance leadership and technical depth — comfortable being hands-on when needed.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across global teams and diverse cultures.
Empowering leadership style that inspires and motivates individuals and teams to achieve their best work.
Strong sense of ownership combined with a proactive, self-starting mindset to drive initiatives forward and deliver results.
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