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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.

• 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.

• 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.

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 others.

onX has created a thriving distributed workforce community across several US locations. This position can be performed from an onX corporate office, "Basecamp," or "Connection Hub".

• Corporate Offices: onX was founded in Montana with offices in Missoula and Bozeman. If you prefer to work in an office at least part of the time, this is a great option.
• Basecamps: onX's Basecamps are established virtual workforce communities where a sizable number of distributed team members group for work, volunteering, socializing, and adventure. 
  • Our current Basecamps are located within a 90-mile radius of the following: Austin, TX; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA. 
• Connection Hubs: onX's Connection Hub locations are smaller, emerging communities of distributed team members.
  • Our current Connection Hubs are located within a 60-mile radius of the following: Boise, ID; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, VA; Spokane, WA; and Vermont.

onX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $150,000 to $188,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and education, among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and a potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.

• Competitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growth
• Comprehensive health benefits, including a no-monthly-cost medical plan 
• Parental leave plan of 5 or 13 weeks fully paid
• 401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%
• Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perks
• Annual "Get Out, Get Active" funds to fuel your active lifestyle in and outside of the gym
• Flexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, and Holidays. 

In this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at PS@onxmaps.com. 

Position open until filled. 

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