Engineering Manager

Helpshift - A Keywords Studio, bridges the disconnect between conventional customer service channels — such as email and phone support — and a growing consumer base that does more on mobile phones and has a strong preference for messaging as the primary mode of communication. Through Helpshift’s AI-powered customer service platform, companies can resolve issues more efficiently, boosting customer satisfaction in the process. Companies such as Supercell, Scopely, Rovio, and hundreds of other leading brands use the Helpshift platform to provide messaging-first customer support. Helpshift is installed on two billion devices worldwide and serves more than 820 million active consumers. We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, driven & solution orientated individual that thrives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, technology-driven environment. You will be an integral part of our custom development and professional services team and collaborating with multiple teams to deliver solutions to our clients.

Keywords Studios continues to build world leading capabilities in services that video game and similar interactive content creators need. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients working as their external partner, providing access to our teams of experts where and when needed.

People that work at Keywords are passionate, talented, committed, and resourceful. Human talent is our most valuable resource and as a business, we thrive on diversity, celebrate uniqueness and work as teams whether we are physically together in one of our 70+ studios around the world or working together virtually.

About the role:

• Evaluate software solutions and system performance, as well as supervising the software development team.
• Lead the team in working towards the stability, scalability and resiliency of the Helpshift platform
• Manage the development, deployment, and integration of software solutions.
• Responsible for managing product delivery for a select group of key customers, closely collaborating with the customer, product, design, and engineering teams.
• Strive to improve performance, efficiency and sustainability of product.
• Advocate on behalf of team members
• Demonstrate patience and use effective explanations when mentoring junior software developers.
• Plan and execute strategies for completing projects on time.
• Determine the need for training and talent development.
• Hire team members and contractors.
• Display strong work ethics. Be a team player with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and departments.