Head of Mobile Engineering – Social Mobile Apps (All Genders)

Company DescriptionAt Dailymotion we’re building a social network powered by video. Our ambition is clear: challenge the global leaders and bring Europe to the table.We believe video should do more than entertain. It should spark conversations, connect people, and grow communities that last.We’ve already started. With 100M monthly active users (including 1.5M on our apps), we’re moving fast with the momentum to make video social again.Alongside this, Dailymotion Pro helps professionals host and broadcast video securely, and Dailymotion Advertising offers a premium, brand-safe ad platform.Our 400 teammates across Paris, New York, and Singapore — representing more than 40 nationalities — share the same ambition: to shape the future of video as a space for connection.Job DescriptionWe're building THE next big social app in a startup-minded squad within Dailymotion, and we need a leader to take us to the next level.You'll be leading a talented team of 3 Android engineers, 3 iOS engineers, working closely with 2 Python backend developers, QA, Design, and Product to create an experience used by millions of users.Your mission? Shape a team that moves fast, experiments boldly, and builds features that scale. Foster a culture where innovation meets excellence, fueled by ambition, energy, and the drive to create a world-class product.As Head of Mobile Engineering, you'll guide both iOS and Android teams, make critical technical decisions, and work hands-on alongside the team to turn vision into reality. You'll have full autonomy to shape how we build and grow, working hand in hand with Product to deliver an app that's fast, smooth, and loved by millions.🎯 Your MissionOwn the delivery of the product vision from technical strategy to executionMake key technical decisions, balancing innovation, velocity, and tech debt in a high-growth environmentLead, mentor, and grow your mobile engineering team, fostering extreme ownership and cross-functional collaborationEstablish clear performance objectives and provide guidance to ensure team alignment with business and technical goalsContinuously improve how we build: optimize workflows, tools, processes, and engineering cultureProvide technical direction that influences the entire company and sets the bar for engineering excellenceDrive AI integration opportunities to enhance user experience and product innovationScale the team as the product grows, building a world-class mobile engineering organizationQualifications✅ RequirementsStrong track record building and scaling high-traffic B2C consumer apps (ideally social, media, or entertainment)Proven experience leading both iOS and Android teams in fast-paced, product-driven environmentsDeep technical expertise in mobile architectures, performance optimization, and engineering best practicesProduct mindset: genuine passion for crafting exceptional user experiences with a sharp eye for UXData-driven leadership: ability to make decisions based on metrics, analytics, and business impactHands-on approach: comfortable rolling up your sleeves and contributing technically when neededStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively across Product, Design, QA, and Backend teamsFluent in English / French is a plus🌟 Nice to HaveExpertise in streaming video, media frameworks, and real-time content deliveryExperience with AI/ML integration in mobile applicationsKnowledge of modern mobile frameworks: Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI, Kotlin Coroutines, CombineExperience with A/B testing frameworks and conversion optimizationBackground in startup or high-growth environments with rapid iteration cyclesTrack record of building and scaling engineering teams from small to largeActive involvement in mobile engineering communities or open-source contributionsAdditional InformationDon't check every box? Apply anyway.We're looking for the right person to join the team, not just a perfect resume. If this role excites you but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we still want to hear from you.Dailymotion is an equal opportunity employer. We value inclusion and want you to help us build a more diverse community. All positions are open to people with disabilities, and we encourage everyone to apply. Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know in advance.Interview processHR Interview with Marvin (30 min): Get to know each other, discuss your motivations, and align on role expectationsManager Interview with Antoine, your future manager (45 min): Deep dive into the role requirements, assess your technical background and problem-solving approach, and challenge your skills through concrete scenariosTechnical Case Study (1 hour) : Work on a take-home case study followed by a presentation to Raphaël and a team member, this gives you a chance to showcase your technical thinking and understand what you'd be working on, while helping us evaluate the fit with our needsLeadership Interview with N+2 (1 hour) : Discuss long-term career goals, understand how this role fits into Dailymotion's broader strategy, and explore growth opportunities within the organizationWelcome at Dailymotion 🎉 Full-time