Engineering Manager

At Mojang, we create games, products and services to inspire creativity. We develop games with a strong community focus and put players first in everything we do. Our games are built for everyone, because we believe in demonstrating equality and not just talking about it.
We are looking for an Engineering Manager to be part of the Minecraft game team operating in the UI product area in Stockholm. The Minecraft team keeps expanding to help realize the dream of a better Minecraft experience, a game enjoyed by over 100,000,000 players worldwide. We have big dreams for the future of Minecraft and our studio needs your help making them happen!
As an Engineering Manager, you will be taking responsibility for our teams within this product area. We work in cross-functional game teams where you will shape the engineering part through recruitment, development as well as advocating and living our values. You will also support your engineers in their growth along with working together with your team on continues improvements. In close collaboration with the Product Area Lead and Team Producers you will make sure we have the right people in the right place to deliver great UI features to our players.
Here are some examples on what your tasks might be
Hiring, coaching and growing engineers, ensuring the right skill set and attitude.
Actively lead the product area in a close partnership with the Product Area Lead being accountable for the engineering part of the organization
Create a high performing culture based on trust.
Together with the Tech Leads you will guide the team when it comes to technical health including paying back tech debt and building with quality.
Take active part in the tech strategy for your area and advocate great engineering practises as well as continuous improvement.
Partner closely with Producer and the UI Design System Team to ensure alignment on goals and plans.
Work with Tech leads and engineers to ensure our plans are feasible


Requirements
You enjoy leading and developing people and have a track record doing it.
You are knowledgeable and passionate about software development
You have experience helping teams to deliver timely, high-quality products
You have solid experience working in an agile development environment
You have experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders and can represent both possibilities and challenges in technical choices.
Experience leading cross-functional teams including developers, UI/UX designers and artists. 
You have solid experience working in agile development environments.