Sr. Manager, Software Engineering (Digital Commerce/Mobile)

PetCo • San Diego, CA

86d • $142,100 - $213,100

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Software Engineering (Digital Commerce/Mobile) to lead and scale our mobile engineering team responsible for delivering high-performance, customer-focused e-commerce applications. This role involves driving technical excellence, shaping product direction, and managing cross-functional collaboration to deliver seamless mobile shopping experiences on iOS and Android platforms.

Requirements

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing mobile teams delivering high-traffic consumer-facing apps (e-commerce experience preferred).
• Strong understanding of native iOS and Android development (Swift, Kotlin, Java), as well as cross-platform solutions (e.g., Flutter or React Native) is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of mobile app architecture, API integration, mobile security, and app store deployment.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and modern software delivery practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in scaling mobile apps to millions of users.
• Familiarity with personalization, in-app analytics, A/B testing tools (e.g., Firebase, Adobe Analytics, Adobe target).
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and backend e-commerce systems (IBM WCS, Hybris, custom solutions).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of iOS and Android engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Set clear goals, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide technical guidance and career development support.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and QA to define the mobile roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Own the technical vision for the mobile app, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and security.
• Review architecture and code to ensure high standards and maintainability.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in mobile development, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Plan, track, and deliver key mobile initiatives on time and within budget.
• Manage priorities, delegate tasks, and remove blockers in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Work closely with backend, DevOps, product, marketing, and customer support teams to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Champion customer-centric engineering decisions based on data, feedback, and market trends.
• Stay current with mobile technologies and trends; evaluate and adopt tools and frameworks that improve developer productivity and user experience.
• Drive A/B testing, analytics, and performance monitoring strategies to optimize app performance and customer engagement.

Benefits

• Health and financial benefits
• 401K
• Incentives
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree