Senior Engineering Manager, 3D & Core Games San Francisco, CA

Senior Engineering Manager, 3D & Core Games

Role Summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead our Games team. You will guide high-performing, multi-disciplinary engineers building diverse gaming experiences for Smart TVs and connected devices, using modern web technologies, Unity3D, and GPU / streaming architectures to deliver best-in-class, voice-activated entertainment. The Games team is responsible for creating and evolving the core gameplay experiences and systems that power Volley’s growing portfolio of AI-powered titles across Roku, Fire TV, mobile, and the web. This includes cross-platform gameplay and progression, discovery and engagement surfaces, performance optimization for streaming devices and Smart TVs, and seamless continuity across platforms. You’ll work closely with product, design, data / analytics, platform engineering, and content to prioritize and execute our shared strategy. You’ll identify impactful opportunities, rapidly ship features, and drive audience growth and engagement through a data-informed, experiment-driven approach. We’re actively expanding our titles and platforms—this is a chance to play a pivotal role in building joyful, innovative game experiences across connected devices.

This job opportunity offers a hybrid work arrangement, and we are specifically seeking candidates who are comfortable with on-site attendance in our Bay Area office 2-3 times per week and are either currently residing in or near the Bay Area or willing to relocate for on-site work.

What You’ll Do at Volley

• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data / Analytics, and Platform to define the roadmap, set priorities, and deliver delightful, high-impact features across our gaming portfolio.
• Lead and grow a team of engineers spanning web and 3D game tech; run effective 1 : 1s, establish growth plans, and foster a culture of ownership, learning, and product thinking.
• Ship features end-to-end across Smart TVs and streaming devices (e.g., Roku, Fire TV), mobile, and web—driving engagement, personalization, and cross-platform continuity.
• Guide iterative development using experimentation frameworks (A / B tests, feature flags) and clear success metrics to inform decisions.
• Own quality and performance , optimizing rendering, streaming, and client performance across a mix of Unity3D, WebGL / Canvas, and web stacks with robust observability.
• Collaborate with platform & infrastructure teams to align dependencies, schedules, and release processes; maintain low technical debt and high reliability.
• Drive strategy and execution for audience growth, platform-specific enhancements, and best practices for cross-platform game development and multi-technology deployment.

We’re Excited About You Because You Have

Bonus Points For

Our Stack

We use a mix of Unity3D, WebGL / Canvas, and web technologies to deliver cross-platform gaming experiences on Smart TVs and streaming devices.

The Hiring Process

What’s in it for You

Pay Transparency : The base salary range for this position is $207,000 - 284,625 annually, based on a local (San Francisco) hire. The final offer amount may depend on experience, education, skills, and location. Base pay is one part of the total package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

About Us

Volley is the leading developer of AI-powered games for Amazon Alexa, Roku TVs, and mobile devices. Our games attract millions of users every month. Popular Volley games include Song Quiz, Jeopardy!, and The Price Is Right.

We believe voice interfaces will become the main way people access entertainment in their living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and cars. We’re building a bundled subscription product similar to Netflix or Spotify for the emerging category of “AI-powered games.”

Volley was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco. We’re a growing team that values collaboration and innovation. If you’re excited to create joyful games on evolving AI technology, get in touch.

Volley is committed to an inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive benefits.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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