Software Engineering Manager, Mobile, Achievers
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
Recognition and rewards software for employees
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Recognition and rewards software for employees
501-1000 employees
Be an early applicant
Office located in Liberty Village, Toronto
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To change the way the world works.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Proven Leadership: A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development management, with a deep technical background and hands-on coding expertise
- Team Builder: Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and building high-performing development teams
- Technical Mastery: Proficient in Swift, Kotlin, Java, GraphQL, SQL, and other modern mobile programming languages and technologies. Also understands development practices such as Agile / Scrum
- Communication Expert: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with experience crafting detailed technical documentation
- Strategic Visionary: Strong problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset to identify inefficiencies and drive impactful improvements
- Cross-Functional Collaborator: Experience working closely with Product Management, Data Science, and Business partners to align technical solutions with business objectives
- Architectural Innovator: Ability to see the big picture and contribute to defining the broader architecture of our custom platform, ensuring its scalability and effectiveness. Engage in design/architecture discussions, and share your ideas while building the next generation of features for the Achievers platform
- Innovative Mindset: Think out of box, use the right tools for your job
What the job involves
- Help lead our Mobile Engineering team! As Software Engineering Manager, Mobile you will be the driving force behind our software team’s success, ensuring that we deliver innovative, high-quality software solutions that meet our business needs. Your responsibilities will include:
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of talented software developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
- Talent Acquisition: Lead the hiring process for new team members, ensuring we attract and retain top talent
- Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the Director and senior leaders to ensure that software projects align with Achievers strategic goals
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the development, testing, and deployment of software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and methodologies to enhance efficiency and quality
- Project Management: Lead software projects from inception through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope
- Executive Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management and participate in strategic planning sessions to shape the future of Achievers initiatives
Our take
Employees with a strong sense of belonging are twice as likely to be engaged, productive, and resilient. Achievers' platform aims to foster this belonging while delivering smart work experiences, guiding organisations towards an employee-powered culture. The platform uses personalised, mobile-first experiences and AI-driven content to boost employee participation.
Achievers caters to organisations ranging from 500 employees to large Fortune 500 companies like Marriott, Deloitte, 3M, and Microsoft. Annually, Achievers' members share tens of millions of recognition and celebration moments, highlighting its popularity and effectiveness. Continuous product enhancement is essential for maintaining its market leadership.
Recently, Achievers became available on Google Cloud Marketplace, enhancing its strategic partnership with Google Cloud. This expansion simplifies procurement and management for customers, providing a reliable, real-time global network for exceptional user experience and performance. Integrations with Google Chat and Gmail will ensure seamless recognition within the flow of work, demonstrating Achievers' commitment to empowering employee appreciation.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2011
$24.5m
SERIES C
May 2009
$6.9m
SERIES B
Total funding: $39.4m
Company benefits
- Parental Leave Top-up 👶🏼
- Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🩺
- RRSP Matching 🙌🏼
- Flexible Vacation 🏖️
- Employee and Family Assistance Program 🤝🏽
- Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 👩💻
- Internal Mentorship Program 🎓
- Employee-Led Employee Resource Groups 👏🏼
- A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto 🇨🇦
- Participation in our Points-based Employee Recognition Program ✨
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth 📈
Company values
- It’s The People - We are exceptional because of our people, empowering every A-Player to develop and thrive
- Be Bold - Inspire creativity, deliver continuous innovation, and find opportunity in failure
- Own The Outcome - Act with a sense of urgency. Think big, prioritize, take action, and be accountable for the outcome
- One Team - Invest in our collective success. Leverage shared genius and promote teamwork by embracing authentic, timely communication
- Win With Customers - We win with our customers – we are successful when they are successful
Company HQ
King West Village, Toronto, ON
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Leadership
Jeff Cates
(CEO, not founder)Experience as Vice President of PSG Consumer at Hewlett-Packard for 3 years, and President and CEO of Intuit Canada for 8 years.
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