Software Engineering Manager

Topgolf

Mobile Applications Engineering Manager at Topgolf overseeing guest-facing mobile apps and services. Leading a high-performing team to deliver polished, reliable experiences for millions of players.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing mobile and full-stack engineering teams, with a focus on hiring, performance management, and career development. Possesses a solid technical foundation in software engineering, particularly in mobile application development and backend technologies, while effectively communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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Team LeadershipMobile Application DevelopmentBackend Technologies (Go, Scala)AI-Assisted Development PracticesFull Product Lifecycle Management

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringFull-Stack DevelopmentMobile Development (iOS, Android)Backend ServicesAPIsData Layer DesignTechnical PlanningQuality AssuranceArchitecture and Design DecisionsPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationAccountabilityOwnershipMentorship

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Coding ToolsClaude CodeGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Mobile App RoadmapContinuous ImprovementTechnical DebtProduct ManagementEngineering Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidGoiOSScala

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, grow, and manage a team of mobile and full-stack engineers, including hiring, performance management, career development, and mentorship
Set clear goals and expectations for the team, run effective 1:1s, and build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Guide architecture and design decisions across the mobile app and its supporting services
Own delivery of the mobile app roadmap end to end, from technical planning through implementation, QA, release, and post-launch monitoring
Partner with product managers and designers to translate guest needs and business priorities into a clear, prioritized mobile roadmap
Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to engineering leadership and business stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with demonstrated full-stack breadth across mobile and backend development
Experience with backend technologies relevant to Topgolf's stack, such as Go and Scala
2+ years of experience directly managing software engineers, including hiring, performance management, and career development
Hands-on experience building and shipping mobile applications (iOS, Android, or both) at scale
Strong full-stack technical foundation, including backend services, APIs, and data layer design
Experience leading engineering teams through the full product lifecycle, from planning through production support
Strong architectural judgment and the ability to balance technical debt, delivery speed, and long-term maintainability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to calibrate messaging for engineers and executive stakeholders alike
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and drive to elevate team capability
Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborate across product, design, QA, and platform engineering teams
Hands-on experience developing with AI-assisted coding tools (such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar) as part of the regular development workflow, with the ability to demonstrate this experience through code, examples, or a live walkthrough
Demonstrated experience introducing or scaling AI-assisted development practices within an engineering team, including setting standards for effective and responsible use.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free Play & 1/2 price food!
Health, dental, vision, 401(k) team member match, free mental well-being platform – and that’s just for starters for those who qualify.