Manager, Software Engineering – Mobile & Desktop Apps

About the Role

As Manager of Software Engineering for the CoCounsel Legal Mobile & Desktop Apps, you will lead the engineering teams building CoCounsel Legal's presence on iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac. You will:

• Lead and grow two engineering teams — Mobile and Desktop — hiring and developing engineers across both platforms from the ground up.
• Foster a high-performance, inclusive culture and ensure the teams collaborate closely to deliver a coherent cross-platform product.
• Define the engineering approach for both mobile and desktop, making foundational technology choices, architecture patterns, and development practices.
• Deliver CoCounsel Legal’s first mobile and desktop applications, collaborating with Product and Design to ship high-quality, accessible experiences.
• Integrate deeply with the CoCounsel backend, working with Agent Core and AI Platform teams to surface agent capabilities seamlessly.
• Own quality, performance, and reliability across both platforms, establishing standards for testing, CI/CD, and monitoring.
• Partner across the Application Experience pillar to ensure a coherent, consistent product experience.
• Represent mobile and desktop engineering perspectives in planning and prioritization discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years leading or managing engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience shipping production mobile (iOS and/or Android) or desktop (Windows and/or macOS) applications.
• Understanding of mobile and desktop engineering challenges, including platform conventions, architecture, distribution, and performance.
• Proven ability to hire, develop, and retain strong engineers across multiple teams.
• Experience integrating applications with cloud backends and REST/GraphQL APIs, including streaming and authentication flows.
• Strong collaboration skills and clear communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with both mobile and desktop platforms, ideally shipped to production on each.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Electron, Tauri) and understanding of when to use them vs. native approaches.
• Background in legal tech, productivity software, or professional-services SaaS products.
• Familiarity with AI-powered features in native apps, such as streaming chat, voice input, and local context-aware actions.
• Experience with enterprise deployment patterns for mobile (MDM, SSO) and desktop (MSI/PKG packaging, app configuration).

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexible hybrid working environment for office-based roles.
• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, retirement savings, and more.
• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion, flexibility, and work-life balance.
• Social Impact: Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives.

The base compensation range for this role in eligible US locations is $118,400 USD - $219,800 USD, with variations across specific locations. Base pay is positioned within the range based on factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on performance.