Senior Engineering Manager, 3D & Core Games

Senior Engineering Manager, 3D & Core GamesJoin to apply for the Senior Engineering Manager, 3D & Core Games role at VolleyRole Summary We’re looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Games team. You will guide high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineers building diverse gaming experiences for Smart TVs and connected devices, using modern web technologies, Unity3D, and GPU/streaming architectures to deliver best-in-class, voice-activated entertainment.The Games team is responsible for creating and evolving the core gameplay experiences and systems that power Volley’s growing portfolio of AI-powered titles across Roku, Fire TV, mobile, and the web. This includes cross-platform gameplay and progression, discovery and engagement surfaces, performance optimization for streaming devices and Smart TVs, and seamless continuity across platforms.You’ll work closely with partners in product, design, data/analytics, platform engineering, and content to prioritize and execute our shared strategy. You’ll identify impactful opportunities, rapidly ship features, and drive audience growth and engagement through a data-informed, experiment-driven approach. We’re actively expanding our titles and platforms—this is a chance to play a pivotal role in building joyful, innovative game experiences across connected devices.What you’ll do at VolleyPartner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data/Analytics, and Platform to define the roadmap, set priorities, and deliver high-impact features across our gaming portfolio.Lead and grow a team of engineers spanning web and 3D game tech; conduct effective 1:1s, establish growth plans, and foster a culture of ownership, learning, and product thinking.Ship features end-to-end across Smart TVs and streaming devices (e.g., Roku, Fire TV), mobile, and web—driving engagement, personalization, and cross-platform continuity.Guide iterative development using experimentation frameworks (A/B tests, feature flags) and clear success metrics to inform decisions.Own quality and performance, optimizing rendering, streaming, and client performance across Unity3D, WebGL/Canvas, and web stacks with robust observability.Collaborate with platform & infrastructure teams to align dependencies, schedules, and release processes; maintain low technical debt and high reliability.Drive strategy and execution for audience growth, platform-specific enhancements, and best practices for cross-platform game development and multi-technology deployment.We’re Excited About You Because You Have5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, ideally in fast-paced consumer product environments.3+ years managing engineering teams, with a proven record of cultivating productivity and team satisfaction.Proven track record leading consumer-product initiatives across the full user acquisition funnel.Hands-on experience with experimentation frameworks, A/B testing infrastructure, and feature flagging systems.Cross-platform development background: shipped products in web and/or 3D game technologies; strong understanding of rendering/performance and delivery across Smart TVs and streaming devices.Excellent collaboration and communication with a bias for action and data-informed decision making.Product and player empathy that informs pragmatic engineering choices and ships real value.Bonus Points ForExperience with gaming, interactive media, or AI-powered consumer applications.Prior work spanning web-based games and 3D engines (Unity3D/Unreal), including WebGL/Three.js/Canvas.Knowledge of game streaming (e.g., AWS GameLift Streams or similar), real-time multiplayer, and cross-platform deployment.Background in children’s/educational or family-friendly interactive products.Experience scaling teams working across diverse technology stacks.Our StackGame & Client: Unity3D (C#), TypeScript, WebGL/Canvas, React/React Native, BrightScriptBackend & Services: TypeScript, Node.js / NestJS, API design, distributed systemsData & Analytics: Amplitude, Snowflake, TableauStorage: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, RedisInfra & DevOps: Kubernetes, AWS (including streaming/edge services)The Hiring ProcessStage 1 - Preliminary Phone Screen with our Senior Recruiting LeadStage 2 - Video Call with various members of our engineering teamStage 3 - On-site with various partners and teammatesStage 4 - Founder Chat with our co-founders (CTO/CEO)Stage 5 - OfferWhat’s In It For YouYour medical, dental, and vision insurance is 100% covered by Volley, for you and dependents; 401k matching availableFlexible, hybrid work-from-home and in-office model4 weeks paid time off, 16 paid holidays, 40 hours bereavement leave, and unlimited sick daysParental leave: 24 weeks at 100% pay for birthing parents and 12 weeks at 100% pay for non-birthing parentsVisa support for eligible candidatesA full breakdown of benefits availablePay transparency: The base salary range for this position is $207,000 - $284,625 annually, based on local San Francisco hiring. Final offer depends on experience, education, skills, and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package.About Us Volley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for Amazon Alexa, Roku TVs, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users monthly. Popular Volley games include Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, and The Price Is Right. We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, and car. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the category of AI-powered games. Volley was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco. We’re a growing team that enjoys collaborating. If you’re excited to create joyful games on an evolving AI technology stack, please get in touch. Volley is committed to an inclusive workplace and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. Underrepresented candidates and candidates from nontraditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries: Entertainment Providers #J-18808-Ljbffr