Senior Software Engineering Manager (Mobile App)

About Dyson and the Role

Dyson leads the development of the MyDyson app, a key component in delivering exceptional customer experiences worldwide. With over 3 million active users and an IoT platform linking more than 8 million devices, the platform is rapidly expanding by connecting machines from various categories. Currently, 11 globally distributed scrum teams specialize in iOS, Android, and mobile testing/automation, managing their processes autonomously with a shared commitment to quality software development.

We seek a Senior Software Engineering Manager based in Dubai to provide technical and strategic leadership for our app scrum teams. This senior leadership position involves overseeing vendor relations, fostering agile methodologies, and guiding multiple teams toward consistent delivery and improvement.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Dubai app scrum teams, fostering a productive environment and overseeing personnel Build-Operate-Transfer initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering managers to harmonize approaches and ensure robust support systems for successful team deliverables.
• Define and communicate a clear vision and strategic growth plans to promote comprehensive team success across the organization.
• Work in partnership with other senior engineering managers to facilitate team collaboration and prioritize decisions in the best interest of the teams.
• Align with the SVP and Head of App to establish and achieve broad organizational app development goals.
• Drive continuous enhancement by identifying and adopting new technologies, tools, and workflows; experience with robot vacuum cleaner mobile apps is advantageous.

Professional Qualifications and Skills

• At least 10 years experience in software or app development, including a minimum of 4 years in leadership roles managing people.
• Strong expertise in mobile engineering with specialization either in iOS or Android platforms and the ability to mentor across both.
• For iOS specialists: advanced knowledge of Swift programming, architectural patterns like MVVM, and reactive frameworks including RxSwift, SwiftUI, and Combine.
• For Android specialists: proficient in Kotlin, with hands-on experience using libraries such as Volley, RxJava, and Dagger.
• Proven success leading teams to develop and launch large-scale mobile applications used by millions globally.
• Experienced in agile methodologies, with a track record of driving delivery and continuous improvement in multidisciplinary, distributed teams.
• Effective in managing teams across multiple time zones through strong communication and alignment skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities encompassing talent growth, technical decision-making, and setting standards for engineering best practices within the mobile domain.

Compensation and Benefits

Dyson offers competitive salaries benchmarked against the market, complemented by bonuses, transport allowances, and comprehensive health insurance. Beyond financial rewards, employees benefit from professional and leadership development opportunities, dynamic workshops, and a vibrant engineering culture featuring the latest technology and an informal dress code.

Diversity and Inclusion

Dyson is committed to equal opportunity employment, embracing diversity across all dimensions such as race, gender, age, disability, and more. The company fosters an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives contribute to innovative technology solutions.