Software Engineering Manager III - Growth

ABOUT onX We’re a team of builders, adventurers, and risk takers using technology to help people confidently explore the outdoors. Driven by our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone, we build products that optimize every outdoor experience and inspire confidence to get out and go further. We’re a high-growth tech company. The pace is fast, the work takes grit, and ambiguity is part of the job. As the world changes around us, we adapt - continuously evolving how we build, prioritize, and deliver. Our business moves quickly, and there’s real opportunity to shape what we build next. Each of our verticals - Hunt, Offroad, Backcountry, and Fish - is at a different stage of maturity, which means the challenges you encounter and the impact you have will vary depending on where you sit and what the business needs most. We operate with an experimentation mindset, continually iterating and improving how we solve problems. We expect our people to use the latest tooling, including AI, thoughtfully and responsibly, pairing human judgment with technology to increase quality, speed, and impact. Our impact comes to life through the products we build, in the stories of our customers, and in our growing commitment to land stewardship and recreational access. WHAT YOU WILL DO onX is seeking a Growth Engineering Manager to lead a team of skilled Growth Engineers specializing in optimizing the in-app user experience. The growth pod is part of our Growth Domain team, which works to improve key metrics that directly drive business impact. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of mobile app ecosystems. It will report to the VP of Data. TECHNOLOGIES WE USE Go, Elixir, Rust Python, Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, Java, Git / GitHub, Google Cloud Build, Travis CI, Kubernetes, Docker, MySQL, PostGIS, Linux, Google Cloud Platform, and many open source mapping tools. As an onX Growth Engineering Manager, your essential job duties and responsibilities will look like:  Lead and oversee the design, prioritization, and implementation of experiments to improve key growth metrics, balancing competing priorities across the team and organization. Manage three or more direct reports, setting clear performance expectations, differentiating talent, addressing underperformance decisively, and amplifying meaningful contributions to build a high-performing team. Serve as an escalation point for complex, cross-team issues, making high-judgment decisions that shape how work is done across multiple teams while grounding those decisions in long-term strategy. Drive experiment velocity and quality at scale by defining structure, milestones, and success criteria—including for greenfield initiatives where no prior framework exists. Lead cross-department projects by aligning participating groups around shared goals, progress, and outcomes, adjusting between leading and following based on context and ownership. Demonstrate strong hiring judgment to build a team capable of sustained performance and growth, with an eye toward future capability and capacity needs. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to user growth, providing regular updates to senior leadership with recommendations that connect near-term actions to longer-term departmental goals. Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights, using those findings to drive continuous improvement and inform functional decisions. Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools to provide real-time visibility into growth metrics. Coach team members toward stronger innovation by raising expectations for idea quality and follow-through, and promote test-and-iterate approaches within the team and across peer groups. Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices, occasionally contributing insights to company strategy informed by operational and people leadership experience. Communicate results and recommendations clearly across disciplines, presenting to varied audiences including senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and technical teams. WHAT YOU’LL BRING At least five (5) years of experience directly managing software engineers. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Economics, Business, or relevant experience. Proven experience in a growth engineering or related role, with a focus on mobile app growth and engagement. Strong technical background with hands-on experience in software development, mobile app development, or related areas. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a high-performing team, with a track record of successful project delivery, talent development, and performance management. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions under imperfect information and proceed decisively while navigating trade-offs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams, seek win-win solutions, and advocate for outcomes that benefit the broader organization. Experience with A/B testing, experimentation, and data analysis tools Knowledge of industry trends and best practices related to mobile app growth and user retention. Experience leading end-to-end projects with cross-functional scope, including defining structure and success criteria for new or ambiguous initiatives. ADDED BONUSES Though not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following: Understanding of Growth Engineering principles and how it differs from Product Engineering. Experience working with data analysts to help with experiment analysis and decision-making. Experience working with feature flag systems. Experience working and collaborating with marketing teams. Experience leading through leads or other managers, extending impact through oth