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Mobile Engineering Manager

DrivemodeMountain View, California, United StatesHybrid, Onsite
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Our Mission:


 Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEVs) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode:


 Drivemode is the new software and user experience division of Honda that is focused on digital experience for new electric vehicles. You will be joining an exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to our crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and help solve the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

What you will do:


  • Support a team of 8-10 direct reports including coaching, guiding their growth, and taking responsibility for their performance and work quality
  • Work closely with UX Design, Quality Assurance, Product, and TPM teams to plan and perfect delightful features for Honda drivers
  • Bridge teams with our parent company, Honda, for smoother operations and communication
  • Elevate the performance of the team by establishing clear priorities and streamlining processes around Agile
  • Recruit mobile software engineers to scale our team

What we are looking for:


  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager or other management role, having managed teams of 5 or more engineers
  • Experience with mobile app development in one or more of these technologies: iOS, Android, web, and cross-platform technologies
  • Experience delivering large projects spanning multiple teams
  • Experience in running engineering projects with Agile / Scrum methodologiesStrong written and verbal communication skills
  • Travel about 10% to 20% of the time

Nice to have:


  • IoT, connected experiences, etc.
  • Android Automotive
  • Ultra Wideband (UWB) and/or Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) experience

$161,000 - $225,000 a yearThis is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

EEOC Statement


Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. Apply for this job

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Life at Drivemode

Drivemode enables smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle. Drivemode was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors who set out to fundamentally change the way consumers use technology in the car. Drivemode offers a mobile-based connected car platform through a consumer-facing Android app, driver assistance and analytics for fleet managers, and a bring-your-own-device connected car solution for automakers. The Drivemode app transforms a user's phone into a car's central computing device allowing voice-to-text messaging, music player overlay on navigation, “Do Not Disturb” mode, message auto-reply, and personalized travel recommendations. The Drivemode app has an automotive-grade interface designed and developed to adhere to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety guidelines for driving apps. Drivemode has raised $9.2M from industry leaders. Learn more at https://drivemode.com or download Drivemode at bit.ly/getdrivemode.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Vibrant Culture that Combines Impactful Work, Competitive Compensation, and Excellent Benefits2. Exceptional Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market3. Proactive “can do” attitude and ability pivot on the fly4. Commitment to efficiency and maintaining a positive employee experience with an agile mindset5. Passion for HR and building a strong company culture through close collaboration with all stakeholders6. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique7. Exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits8. Contributing to the crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and helping solve the world's environmental challenges
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