Full-Time
Engineering Manager
Engineering, Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/2/2025
GEEIQ
11-50 employees
Data platform enabling gaming audience engagement
No salary listed
London, UK
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- 3+ years in an engineering management, delivery management, or team lead role within SaaS or data/analytics products.
- Proven track record of managing engineering teams and delivering complex technical projects.
- Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and best practices.
- Conduct regular 1:1s and support career development for engineers.
- Identify upskilling needs and opportunities, supporting technical growth.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture.
- Own the engineering ticketing workflow, from backlog refinement through to sprint planning and delivery.
- Monitor team progress, identify risks/blockers, and ensure timely delivery of roadmap items.
- Provide progress updates and reporting to Product and other stakeholders.
- Partner with Product to review feature requirements and assess technical feasibility.
- Work with engineers and the CTO to define scope, effort estimates, and delivery timelines.
- Ensure that engineering output meets quality standards and aligns with technical best practices.
- Act as a key communication bridge between Engineering and Product, Partnerships, and Client Services.
- Support Product in translating feature requirements into actionable tickets.
- Ensure stakeholder visibility into delivery timelines, risks, and dependencies.
- Identify and implement process improvements across engineering workflows.
- Drive best practices in delivery, documentation, and collaboration.
- Support adoption of tools and processes that improve efficiency and reduce overhead.
- Experience in startups or high-growth SaaS environments.
- Technical background (e.g., prior experience as a developer or architect).
- Exposure to gaming, media, or partnerships-focused products.
- Familiarity with BI/analytics workflows and data-driven decision-making.
- Experience with tools such as Jira, Linear, or equivalent for engineering workflow management.
GEEIQ helps brands engage Gen Z audiences in gaming and virtual worlds through a data platform and expert advisory. The main product is a subscription-based analytics platform that tracks gaming and metaverse environments, including platforms like Roblox and Fortnite, to provide insights for planning and optimizing brand campaigns. Its product works by collecting and analyzing data on gamer behavior, platform trends, in-game and influencer marketing opportunities, and audience reach, delivering actionable dashboards and recommendations to guide strategy and media allocation. GEEIQ differentiates itself by combining a dedicated data platform with a team of experts who offer strategic support, turning raw data into campaign plans and partnerships with brands from Maybelline to NASCAR. The company aims to help brands execute data-led virtual engagement strategies in gaming and the metaverse, expanding their reach into Gen Z communities where these environments are influential.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$8.2M
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- £6.6m YFM funding in 2023 accelerates North America and Asia-Pacific expansion.
- Gen Z in-game partnerships outperform traditional campaigns by 3-4x conversion rates.
- Regulatory frameworks in EU and UK favor GEEIQ's transparency practices.
What critics are saying
- Roblox policy shifts cut client volumes within 12-24 months.
- Epic Games and Roblox tools eliminate third-party data needs in 12-24 months.
- Losing H&M or L'Oreal clients slashes 60-80% revenue in 12-18 months.
What makes GEEIQ unique
- GEEIQ combines 24/7 data platform with in-house experts for Roblox and Fortnite strategies.
- Trusted Roblox partner status enables exclusive insights for brands like Maybelline and NASCAR.
- Focuses on measurable attribution, avoiding metaverse hype unlike competitors.
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