Full-Time

Manager – Software Engineering

Posted on 11/8/2024

The Pokémon Company

The Pokémon Company

51-200 employees

Provides Pokémon games, anime, and goods information

Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$154.4k - $232kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Bellevue, WA, USA

Hybrid position with a comprehensive relocation package for certain roles.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software QA & Testing
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
React.js
Vue.js
AngularJS
HTML/CSS

You match the following The Pokémon Company's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Five+ (5+) years of relevant experience, plus a minimum of one (1) year of management experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, both as a leader of teams and as a leader of projects - dynamic, strategic and resourceful.
  • Experience in delivery of large-scale design projects involving interaction with a broad spectrum of functions.
  • Familiarity with modern UI development frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Vue.js) and web technologies (e.g., HTTP, HTML, JS, CSS).
  • Results oriented with a strong customer focus.
  • Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences, and influence at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment and identify, define, and resolve organizational issues.
  • Creative analytical thinker with attention to detail.
  • Have a growth mindset with the ability to adopt new practices and spearhead adoption with emphasis on quality and execution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Responsibilities
  • Directs the work of engineers to ensure the best practices around software development.
  • Develop a future state roadmap for the portfolio and provide regular updates on progress including key performance indicators.
  • Lead a team of Software Engineers in working collaboratively with other technology teams and business product owners in an agile environment.
  • Perform design and analysis for deliverables. Lead multi-team design sessions.
  • Recommend solutions which take into consideration costs, business needs, and system impacts.
  • Lead analysis and general architectural design across platforms toward the development of end-to-end solutions.
  • Lead committees or projects to help define organization-wide standards, processes, and guidelines.
  • Develop staff through coaching, provide timely performance feedback and assessments and establish performance and development plans. Mentor current and future leaders, ensuring a constantly rising bar in technical excellence and professional growth.
  • Drive a culture of change, excellence and innovation which constructively challenges the status quo and leads to prudent experimentation.

The Pokémon Company specializes in delivering extensive and timely Pokémon-related content through its comprehensive website which serves as a central hub for all things Pokémon, including games, anime, and merchandise. This focus ensures that employees are constantly at the forefront of web technology and content management systems, contributing to a dynamic and tech-savvy workplace. The company’s dedication to maintaining a rich repository of Pokémon culture not only promotes industry leadership in entertainment and merchandising but also fosters a creative and engaging environment for its staff.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

null, Japan

Founded

1998

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in AR games boosts Pokémon Go's user engagement.
  • Nostalgia marketing can attract older audiences to the Pokémon brand.
  • The rise of eSports offers new opportunities for Pokémon Unite.

What critics are saying

  • Unauthorized merchandise may dilute brand value and affect sales.
  • Competition from other mobile games could impact Pokémon Go's revenue.
  • Alternative trading card games may reduce market share for Pokémon TCG.

What makes The Pokémon Company unique

  • The Pokémon Company manages a globally recognized and beloved franchise.
  • It offers a diverse range of products, from games to merchandise and animation.
  • The company benefits from a strong partnership with Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures.

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Benefits

100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you

Generous paid family leave

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance

US Employees: 401k Employer Matching

UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions

Fitness reimbursement

Commuter benefit

LinkedIn learning

Comprehensive relocation package

Hybrid work environment

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