Engineering Manager, Web Development

Skyfire is an exciting venture-backed innovator in mobile web browsing. Skyfire browser is the only mobile browser to deliver both the speed and media-rich experience similar to the PC browser. For the first time, you can access and interact with any web site built with any web technology – Flash, Ajax, QuickTime, Java – an industry first.

We’re looking for the best and brightest people with a passion for technology that changes people’s lives. Help us shape the future of mobile browsing and contact us today.

Position: Engineering Manager, Web Development

Job Description

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to head up the design and development of Skyfire’s Web products. As a hands-on manager, you will be responsible to build and manage the web team and interact with internal clients for planning, design and execution. You will be the go-to expert on web development processes, setting the course for effective solutions and in-house education of emerging technologies.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a high performance web development team.
  • Coordinate with Product, Marketing and Operations teams for all design, development and deployment activities.
  • Hands-on technical leadership and participation in all aspects of the Skyfire web development.
  • Facilitate and drive a fast-paced development environment with an open and fun attitude.

Required Skills

  • Demonstrated track record of designing, developing and maintaining highly available web solutions.
  • Proven ability to lead on technical issues and be able to harness team strengths to solve problems.
  • Ability to work in varying strategic and tactical situations and be comfortable handling both high level requirements and implementation details.
  • Can-do spirit and a great sense of humor.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in Software development with at least 4 years of management experience, preferably at a technical leadership or engineering manager level. Software development process experience is essential: includes project planning, defect tracking, source control methodologies.
  • Proven experience with PHP and MySQL based application development. Fluency in HTML, CSS and Javascript are essential.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to deal with multiple projects, cross functional teams and rapid development mindset is necessary.
  • Experience in scaling web applications is highly desirable.
  • Experience in social media or online community development highly desirable.
  • BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline and experience.

Compensation: DOE Plus Stock

Location: Mountain View, CA (Downtown-Castro Street)

To see Skyfire in action, check us out at www.skyfire.com.

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