Engineering Manager, Web & Mobile

About the role

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world's population sees AP journalism every day.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and release readiness for AP’s consumer web and mobile applications.
• Manage and mentor a small, distributed team of application engineers, including near-shore and offshore vendor partners.
• Contribute hands-on code, perform code reviews, and help unblock complex implementation challenges.
• Lead development of headless web applications using React / Next.js and native iOS and Android applications that serve millions of users daily.
• Partner with Platform Engineering on GraphQL-based APIs that power shared functionality across web and mobile.
• Drive technical direction for client-side architecture, performance, accessibility, and quality standards.
• Partner with Product and Design to translate roadmap initiatives into executable engineering plans.
• Collaborate with QA to define and enforce quality gates, test automation expectations, and release criteria.
• Use analytics and data to inform decisions around performance, engagement, and experimentation.
• Ensure compliance with web security, privacy, and accessibility standards.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience building modern consumer-facing web and mobile applications, with prior experience in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
• Demonstrated success operating as a player-coach, balancing hands-on development with team leadership and delivery accountability.
• Strong understanding of frontend and mobile application architecture, performance optimization, and release discipline.
• Experience building and operating high-traffic, ad-supported consumer applications, with a strong focus on frontend performance, reliability, and user experience.
• Experience managing distributed teams and external vendors across multiple time zones.
• Experience working with CMS-driven applications; Brightspot experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with GraphQL-based application architectures and client-side data consumption patterns.
• Experience integrating multimedia content, video platforms, identity/registration flows, and engagement features.
• Working knowledge of SEO considerations, web analytics tools, and experimentation approaches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform root cause analysis and drive remediation.
• Strong communicator with experience partnering closely with Product, Design, Editorial, Revenue, and QA stakeholders.
• Experience working in agile development environments and leading cross-functional teams.
• Master's or bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• Work Location: New York (hybrid) or remote (US)
• Ambition to shape how millions of users experience AP journalism all across the world.
• Competitive salary range: $135,000 - $170,000 based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, Retirement benefits, Company paid life insurance, Paid vacation and sick days, Paid parental leave for any new parent, Mental well-being resources.

Skills

• Technical leadership and engineering management experience.
• Experience with React / Next.js and native iOS/Android development.
• Experience with GraphQL-based APIs and client-side data consumption.
• Experience with CMS-driven applications and multimedia content integration.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and cross-functional team collaboration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including: Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage, Retirement benefits, Company paid life insurance, Paid vacation and sick days, Paid parental leave for any new parent, Mental well-being resources.