The New York Times
Director of Engineering, Games
$200K–$235K
New York, NY · Director · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of engineering management; 2+ years managing engineering managers; 1+ years closely managing iOS or Android engineers.
About the job
Lead engineering teams in the Games mission to build features that improve player experience, support subscriptions, and drive business growth.
What you'll do
- Manage engineering teams across iOS, Android, Web, and Backend; align their work with Games goals and metrics.
- Set long-term technical strategy and coordinate solutions with partner teams and stakeholders.
- Coach and develop engineers and 3+ engineering managers; recruit and retain talent and foster an inclusive team culture.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of engineering management experience leading cross-functional teams, especially building complex web and mobile products.
- 2+ years managing engineering managers.
- 1+ years closely managing iOS or Android engineers.
- Proven strategic technical leadership and sound decision-making across complex initiatives.
Nice to have
- Prior engineering experience in the gaming industry.
Pay
$200,000 — $235,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
iOS, Android, Web, Backend
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