Android/SDK Software Engineering Manager

Posted 02 May 2025
Salary$150,000-$190,000
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineSoftware Development
Reference940629

Job description

ABOUT THE COMPANY:
This global organisation is truly a leading brand in their industry.  They deliver seamless product integrations and cutting-edge technology that creates new experiences and greater possibilities for their customers.  Here, you will work with exceptional people who are innovative, driven and authentic.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
A fantastic working environment with supportive leadership and plenty of flexibility.  In addition benefits include:
  • Generous bonus scheme
  • Health, Life and Income Protection Insurance
  • 50% off gym membership at selected gyms
  • Long service recognition
ABOUT THE ROLE:
As part of the talented Software Engineering team, you will  provide technical management, hands-on coding and people leadership of Android core services and SDK. You will lead coding development and support global development strategies that allows for multi-site development of products, platforms, and research. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Ultimately accountable for the delivery of the company's Android platform services and SDK for multiple hardware products. Services include launcher, settings, device management, data services, OTA etc. Hands on development role leading the execution.
  • Management and supervision of direct and indirect employees to foster a global environment. Must be a strong leader and motivator.
  • Development in Android, Java, Kotlin, Python, C/C++, embedded development proficiency.
  • Advocate for CI/CD, test automation and against short-term thinking that drives up technical debt.
  • Review and create the technical requirements, best practices, test and validation procedures for the software.
  • Oversee and draft requirements for software security, privacy and safety.
  • Collaborate with software, hardware, mechanical and validation engineering leaders.
  • Work closely with global product management and senior leadership team on product roadmaps, strategy and research.

ABOUT YOU:
  • 8+ years of experience in a software development and software architecture role.
  • Experience with Android, Android Automotive, services and SDK development.
  • Knowledge of embedded software, CANBus, networking, cloud, mobile, hardware, ML.
  • Proven leader of people that can get results and the best of people · Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a global team/audience.
  • Ability to meet deadlines; accomplish work in order of priority; professionally maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure and changing conditions.
  • Ability to negotiate conflict and maintain constructive working relationships with people at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to support corporate 5 C’s program. Customer Satisfaction, Commercial Edge, Collaboration, Culture of Passion and Performance, and Credibility.
  • Experience with Atlasian, Android Studio, GCP, testrail, gherkin and cucumber or similar products is desirable
  • Experience with IOT connected and secure products and protocols – WiFi, BLE, CAN, NMEA is desirable

WHAT'S NEXT:
Please apply online, or for more informaion, contact Lisa Cooley on 021 029 81422 or lcooley@brightspark.io