Engineering Manager - Core Product

We believe communication belongs to everyone. We exist to democratize phone service. TextNow is evolving the way the world connects, and that's because we're made up of people with curious minds who bring an optimistic yet critical lens into the work we do. We're the largest provider of free phone service in the nation, and we're just getting started. 

Join us in our mission to break down barriers to communication and free the flow of conversation for people everywhere. 

TextNow is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Core Product engineering team, which is responsible for delivering world-class messaging and calling features for our users. You will work with a talented team of iOS and Android engineers, guiding them in developing scalable, high-performance applications. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for building innovative communication solutions. 

• Lead and mentor a team of iOS and Android engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 
• Drive technical excellence in messaging and calling features, ensuring best practices in architecture, performance, and reliability. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Design, and QA, to define and deliver high-quality features that enhance user experience. 
• Oversee the development lifecycle, from planning and design to execution, deployment, and monitoring. 
• Provide technical guidance on real-time communication technologies such as WebRTC, SIP, and VoIP frameworks. 
• Champion best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Act as a thought leader in mobile engineering, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies. 
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on technical involvement to drive impactful product development. 
• Drive a culture of ownership and accountability, ensuring the team is aligned with business objectives and user needs

• An experienced Engineering Manager with 5+ years of leadership experience managing iOS and/or Android development teams. 
• A strong technical background with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in mobile development (iOS, Android, or both). 
• Proficient in Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, or Java, with a deep understanding of mobile architectures and best practices. 
• Experienced in real-time communication technologies such as WebRTC, SIP, XMPP, or similar. 
• Skilled in building and scaling messaging and calling features, with a strong understanding of push notifications, background tasks, and network management. 
• Passionate about coaching and mentoring engineers, helping them grow their skills and careers. 
• Adept at working in a fast-paced environment, making data-driven decisions, and delivering impactful solutions. 
• A strong communicator who can articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 
• Experienced in Agile methodologies, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope. 

More about TextNow

Our Values: 

·  People First (Make business decisions by putting people first!) 

·  No Brilliant Jerks (We're cool with the brilliant part, with the jerk part? not so much) 

·  Give a Damn! (We care about our work, our mission and our customers) 

·  Challenge Accepted (Show up with a positive can-do attitude) 

Benefits, Culture, & More: 

·   Strong work life blend  

·   Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces) 

·   Employee Stock Options  

·   Unlimited vacation  

·   Competitive pay and benefits 

·   Parental leave 

·   Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit) 

·   We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more 

Diversity and Inclusion: 

At TextNow, our mission is built around inclusion and offering a service for EVERYONE, in an industry that traditionally only caters to the few who have the means to afford it. We believe that diversity of thought and inclusion of others promotes a greater feeling of belonging and higher levels of engagement. We know that if we work together, we can do amazing things, and that our differences are what make our product and company great.  

Accommodations for Candidates: 

The People and Culture team is available to support you through the hiring process by providing  reasonable accommodations to help enable a barrier-free interview experience. If you need assistance applying for a role due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing this form. Once received our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Specialist will reach out to you and assist with accommodations that you may require.