Sr. Manager, Software Engineer - Mobile

Sr. Manager, Software Engineer - MobileJob SummaryAt Panera Bread, you will lead the engineering teams behind one of the most widely used mobile experiences in the restaurant industry, across a digital commerce portfolio backed by a large physical restaurant footprint. The problems are complex and highly visible, and the organization is built so every engineer sees the impact of their work.This is an Android-first leadership role and requires strong, hands-on Android native experience. You will lead the Android team from day one setting technical direction, raising engineering standards, and owning delivery. Within your first 3-6 months, you will expand to manage and own delivery for the iOS and React Native teams as well, growing into full ownership of mobile engineering as both people leader and technical leader. You will partner with our Mobile Principal Architect on architecture decisions and platform strategy.You will represent mobile in highly technical forums, translate product requirements into clear technical direction, and work with third party partners from enterprise vendors to emerging providers, alongside a first class team of engineers, product managers, and designers building features guests notice and that move the business.Location: St. Louis, MO (hybrid)Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:Role Scope & AccountabilityAccountable for the performance, delivery, and technical health of the Android engineering team, expanding to own the iOS and React Native teams within the first 3-6 monthsOperates with broad autonomy within defined product and platform strategyTranslates organizational goals into team-level execution plans and measurable outcomesActs as a people leader first, while remaining deeply fluent in mobile engineering practices, with a strong Android foundationOwns the delivery and stability of mobile code in production, including release quality, performance, and platform reliabilityOwns and evolves the mobile technical roadmap, balancing feature delivery with technical investment and platform healthCore ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership & Team DevelopmentOwns the overall effectiveness, engagement, delivery, and growth of the Android engineering team, extending to the iOS and React Native teams as ownership transitions inLeads and develops engineers across varying experience levels, including senior ICsSets clear expectations for performance, behaviors, and engineering standardsOwns hiring outcomes, including pipeline strategy, interview design, and final talent recommendationsAccountable for onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and career progressionTechnical Ownership & DirectionProvides technical direction and architectural guidance for Android applications, extending across iOS and React Native as scope growsFacilitates and guides technical design discussions, trade-off analyses, and solution decisionsEnsures consistent adoption of mobile engineering best practices, architecture patterns, and coding standardsPartners with enterprise and platform architects to ensure mobile solutions align with broader system strategyEvaluates new tools, frameworks, and technologies and determines practical adoption paths for the teamHands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering productivityExperience integrating LLMs or AI APIs (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) into application features or workflowsDelivery & Execution ManagementAccountable for predictable, high-quality delivery of Android initiatives, expanding to iOS and React Native as those teams transition inPartners with Product and Design leaders to translate business objectives into executable feature plansManages scope, sequencing, and dependencies; proposes MVP or phased approaches to maximize value deliveryBalances feature development with technical investment and platform stabilityEscalates delivery risks, trade-offs, and timeline impacts with clarity and dataRob RequirementsRequired Qualifications10+ years of professional mobile development experience with strong, hands-on Android native experience, and increasing leadership responsibilityReady to take on management, ownership, and delivery for the iOS and React Native teams within the first 3-6 months, in addition to leading AndroidProven experience leading engineering teams and owning delivery outcomesStrong foundation in scalable, maintainable software design and architectureDeep proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDKs, Git, and Android build toolingWorking knowledge of Java and XML layouts to support and maintain legacy codeHands-on experience with modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP) and threading modelsExperience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models and tooling (e.g., Jira)Demonstrated ability to collaborate across product, design, and platform teamsExperience building or maintaining ADA-compliant Android applicationsFamiliarity with app store release management and phased rollouts at scaleExperience establishing testing and quality standards, including automated unit and UI test coverage and code review practicesExperience owning production support for consumer mobile apps, including crash reporting, performance monitoring, and incident response (Crashlytics, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent)Familiarity with mobile security and compliance practices, including secure token handling, payment data considerations, and app store privacy requirementsStrong experience integrating REST APIs and partnering with backend, middleware, and platform teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and/or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, in addition to AndroidExperience with automated testing strategiesExperience with dependency injection frameworks and background servicesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions)Experience with app performance monitoring and crash reporting tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics, Datadog)Leadership CharacteristicsDemonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityBalances technical judgment with people leadershipProactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvementComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environmentTrusted partner to Product and Business stakeholderEqual Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransCompetitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annuallyThe actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.Saint Louis Support Center Sr. Manager, Software Engineer - MobileJob SummaryAt Panera Bread, you will lead the engineering teams behind one of the most widely used mobile experiences in the restaurant industry, across a digital commerce portfolio backed by a large physical restaurant footprint. The problems are complex and highly visible, and the organization is built so every engineer sees the impact of their work.This is an Android-first leadership role and requires strong, hands-on Android native experience. You will lead the Android team from day one setting technical direction, raising engineering standards, and owning delivery. Within your first 3-6 months, you will expand to manage and own delivery for the iOS and React Native teams as well, growing into full ownership of mobile engineering as both people leader and technical leader. You will partner with our Mobile Principal Architect on architecture decisions and platform strategy.You will represent mobile in highly technical forums, translate product requirements into clear technical direction, and work with third party partners from enterprise vendors to emerging providers, alongside a first class team of engineers, product managers, and designers building features guests notice and that move the business.Location: St. Louis, MO (hybrid)Roles and ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities of this job include, but are not limited to:Role Scope & AccountabilityAccountable for the performance, delivery, and technical health of the Android engineering team, expanding to own the iOS and React Native teams within the first 3-6 monthsOperates with broad autonomy within defined product and platform strategyTranslates organizational goals into team-level execution plans and measurable outcomesActs as a people leader first, while remaining deeply fluent in mobile engineering practices, with a strong Android foundationOwns the delivery and stability of mobile code in production, including release quality, performance, and platform reliabilityOwns and evolves the mobile technical roadmap, balancing feature delivery with technical investment and platform healthCore ResponsibilitiesPeople Leadership & Team DevelopmentOwns the overall effectiveness, engagement, delivery, and growth of the Android engineering team, extending to the iOS and React Native teams as ownership transitions inLeads and develops engineers across varying experience levels, including senior ICsSets clear expectations for performance, behaviors, and engineering standardsOwns hiring outcomes, including pipeline strategy, interview design, and final talent recommendationsAccountable for onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and career progressionTechnical Ownership & DirectionProvides technical direction and architectural guidance for Android applications, extending across iOS and React Native as scope growsFacilitates and guides technical design discussions, trade-off analyses, and solution decisionsEnsures consistent adoption of mobile engineering best practices, architecture patterns, and coding standardsPartners with enterprise and platform architects to ensure mobile solutions align with broader system strategyEvaluates new tools, frameworks, and technologies and determines practical adoption paths for the teamHands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Codex, GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering productivityExperience integrating LLMs or AI APIs (e.g., Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT) into application features or workflowsDelivery & Execution ManagementAccountable for predictable, high-quality delivery of Android initiatives, expanding to iOS and React Native as those teams transition inPartners with Product and Design leaders to translate business objectives into executable feature plansManages scope, sequencing, and dependencies; proposes MVP or phased approaches to maximize value deliveryBalances feature development with technical investment and platform stabilityEscalates delivery risks, trade-offs, and timeline impacts with clarity and dataRob RequirementsRequired Qualifications10+ years of professional mobile development experience with strong, hands-on Android native experience, and increasing leadership responsibilityReady to take on management, ownership, and delivery for the iOS and React Native teams within the first 3-6 months, in addition to leading AndroidProven experience leading engineering teams and owning delivery outcomesStrong foundation in scalable, maintainable software design and architectureDeep proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDKs, Git, and Android build toolingWorking knowledge of Java and XML layouts to support and maintain legacy codeHands-on experience with modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP) and threading modelsExperience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models and tooling (e.g., Jira)Demonstrated ability to collaborate across product, design, and platform teamsExperience building or maintaining ADA-compliant Android applicationsFamiliarity with app store release management and phased rollouts at scaleExperience establishing testing and quality standards, including automated unit and UI test coverage and code review practicesExperience owning production support for consumer mobile apps, including crash reporting, performance monitoring, and incident response (Crashlytics, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent)Familiarity with mobile security and compliance practices, including secure token handling, payment data considerations, and app store privacy requirementsStrong experience integrating REST APIs and partnering with backend, middleware, and platform teamsPreferred QualificationsExperience with iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and/or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, in addition to AndroidExperience with automated testing strategiesExperience with dependency injection frameworks and background servicesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions)Experience with app performance monitoring and crash reporting tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics, Datadog)Leadership CharacteristicsDemonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityBalances technical judgment with people leadershipProactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvementComfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environmentTrusted partner to Product and Business stakeholderEqual Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransCompetitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annuallyThe actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.Saint Louis Support Center Job Summary Roles and Responsibilities Rob Requirements Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransCompetitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annually Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransCompetitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annually Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/VeteransCompetitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annually Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Competitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annually

• 10+ years of professional mobile development experience with strong, hands-on Android native experience, and increasing leadership responsibility
• Ready to take on management, ownership, and delivery for the iOS and React Native teams within the first 3-6 months, in addition to leading Android
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and owning delivery outcomes
• Strong foundation in scalable, maintainable software design and architecture
• Deep proficiency in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Android SDKs, Git, and Android build tooling
• Working knowledge of Java and XML layouts to support and maintain legacy code
• Hands-on experience with modern Android architecture patterns (MVVM/MVP) and threading models
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery models and tooling (e.g., Jira)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across product, design, and platform teams
• Experience building or maintaining ADA-compliant Android applications
• Familiarity with app store release management and phased rollouts at scale
• Experience establishing testing and quality standards, including automated unit and UI test coverage and code review practices
• Experience owning production support for consumer mobile apps, including crash reporting, performance monitoring, and incident response (Crashlytics, Datadog, New Relic, or equivalent)
• Familiarity with mobile security and compliance practices, including secure token handling, payment data considerations, and app store privacy requirements
• Strong experience integrating REST APIs and partnering with backend, middleware, and platform teams
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and/or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native, in addition to Android
• Experience with automated testing strategies
• Experience with dependency injection frameworks and background services
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (e.g., Fastlane, Bitrise, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with app performance monitoring and crash reporting tools (e.g., Firebase Crashlytics, Datadog)
• Leadership Characteristics
• Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Balances technical judgment with people leadership
• Proactively identifies opportunities for continuous improvement
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment
• Trusted partner to Product and Business stakeholder

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Competitive Pay $127,461 - $152,953 annually

The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and geographical location. Individual compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.