Manager, Engineering – Ads

MyFitnessPal

. Lead the MyFitnessPal Advertising squad and drive development of a quality-first ad experience .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $140,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading mobile engineering teams, focusing on iterative product development and maintaining codebase quality. Proven ability to collaborate across functions and mentor team members while navigating complex project requirements.

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Mobile Engineering LeadershipA/B Testing MethodologiesAgile Development PracticesMentorship and CoachingCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Mobile Application DevelopmentSoftware Engineering PatternsProduct IterationTechnical Debt ManagementCodebase Quality Assurance

Soft Skills

Team CoachingGoal SettingDecision-Making Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Consumer-Facing DevelopmentProgrammatic AdvertisingPrivacy and Consent ManagementIterative Learning Focus

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the MyFitnessPal Advertising squad and drive development of a quality-first ad experience
Lead a cross-functional team of backend and iOS engineers focused on outcomes over outputs
Partner with Product and Design to discover valuable solutions using qualitative and quantitative tools
Manage delivery by maintaining a healthy backlog and scheduling maintenance and technical debt work
Break work down appropriately and in a timely manner
Run team ceremonies and coach others to do the same
Coach and develop team members while maintaining team health
Ensure effective transition from discovery through delivery
Maintain codebase quality and maintainability
Collaborate with Product, Design, Ad Operations, and Sales on programmatic and direct-sold ad formats
Navigate the evolving privacy and consent landscape

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years experience leading mobile engineering teams in the Product Model, working iteratively with a deep focus on outcomes
Strong foundation in A/B testing-based product iterations
Experience leading consumer-facing development work focused on native apps using iterative, learning-focused agile methodologies
Track record of collaborative partnership with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to plan, execute, and deliver projects
Experience developing high-trust engineering teams through mentorship and coaching
Ability to set clear goals, context, and decision-making frameworks while empowering engineers to own technical execution and tradeoff discussions
Knowledge of common software engineering patterns and best practices
Experience with high-traffic mobile applications and building for scale while balancing speed, quality, and safety

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
Annual performance bonus
401(k) plan and employer match
Responsible Time Off / flexible time-off policy
Monthly wellness allowance
Monthly technology allowance
Opportunities for in-person team connections
Annual company gathering
2 volunteer days off per calendar year
Mentorship program
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Fertility-related assistance
Mental health days
Reward and recognition platform
MyFitnessPal Premium access
Virtual learning and development library
Training opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Retirement savings program with competitive employer match