ph3About the Role /h3pRakuten TV is one of Europe’s leading video streaming platforms, offering premium transactional (TVOD) and advertising-based (AVOD/FAST) content to millions of users across more than 40 countries. Backed by Rakuten Group — one of the world’s largest internet services companies — we operate a cutting‑edge B2B2C model, partnering with leading device manufacturers, broadcasters, and advertising networks to deliver premium entertainment experiences. Headquartered in Barcelona, our international team combines deep expertise in technology, content, sales, and finance to drive continued growth across EMEA. We are a data‑driven, fast‑paced organisation that values intellectual curiosity, ownership, and collaboration. We are looking for a Frontend Manager to lead all client‑facing engineering across B2B and B2C, spanning Smart TVs, mobile, web, and whitelabel platforms. /ph3Role Overview /h3pAs Frontend Director you own the full scope of client‑side engineering at Rakuten TV. You will lead multiple frontend teams, a group of ~10 engineers and leads responsible for products used by millions of customers across Europe. Own technical strategy, architecture, and delivery across all frontend platforms. Manage and grow a team of frontend engineers and leads across Mobile, CTVs, and Web. Report directly to the CTO and act as the voice of frontend engineering at leadership level. Drive roadmap alignment between product, design, and engineering. Define and enforce engineering standards, code quality, and testing strategy across all teams. Own hiring, performance reviews, and career development for all direct and indirect reports. Manage external vendor and CTVs platform relationships. Own final call on architecture and platform decisions: you are the decision‑maker, not a facilitator.



/ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliOwn technical strategy, architecture, and delivery across all frontend platforms. /liliManage and grow a team of frontend engineers and leads across Mobile, CTVs, and Web. /liliReport directly to the CTO and act as the voice of frontend engineering at leadership level. /liliDrive roadmap alignment between product, design, and engineering. /liliDefine and enforce engineering standards, code quality, and testing strategy across all teams. /liliOwn hiring, performance reviews, and career development for all direct and indirect reports. /liliManage external vendor and CTVs platform relationships. /liliOwn final call on architecture and platform decisions. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulli8+ years of hands‑on engineering experience with a deep frontend background (JavaScript/TypeScript, mobile, or CTV), with at least 3 years in an engineering leadership role (Lead, Principal, Head, or Director). /liliDeep knowledge of React and modern frontend tooling in a production environment. /liliProven experience managing multi‑team frontend organisations, not just tech leads, but people managers. /liliExperience with Smart TV application development. /liliStrong understanding of video streaming: HLS, DASH, players (hls.js, Shaka, or similar), DRM, and ad integration (VAST). /liliAbility to define and execute long‑term technical roadmaps, manage tech debt, and balance short‑term delivery with architectural health.



/liliComfortable representing engineering in stakeholder and executive conversations. /liliStrong hiring instincts: you know how to attract, assess, and retain strong engineers. /liliFluent in agile/scrum practices; experienced running cross‑functional teams. /liliExperience publishing and managing applications across mobile and CTV app store portals. /liliBackground in a streaming or media company. /li /ulh3Tech Stack /h3ulliWeb CTV: React, Redux, Next.js, TypeScript, Webpack, BrightScript (Roku). /liliMajor TV manufacturers and streaming devices. /liliMobile: Kotlin, Swift/SwiftUI. /liliPlayback: HLS/DASH/Smooth Streaming, PlayReady/Widevine, Shaka Player, hls.js. /liliTooling: pnpm monorepo, Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Suitest, Github Actions. /liliInfra: Experience with major cloud providers, CDN, cloud object storage, and serverless compute. /li /ulh3Benefits /h3ulliFlexible work: hybrid model, adaptable hours and Friday afternoon off. /liliFast‑track your career in a high‑growth environment. /liliInteresting training resources free language classes. /liliGreat work atmosphere, team activities offsites. /liliModern, sustainable offices near Barcelona beach. /liliWell‑being focused: access wellbeing mental health platforms. /liliFree coffee, juice lunch allowance in the office. /liliWork with a diverse team of 24+ nationalities. /liliFlexible remuneration: medical insurance or extra funds for meals, commuting, childcare. /liliAccess to Wellhub. /li /ulh3Equal Opportunity Employer /h3pWe foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, nationality, disability, or any other status. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Frontend Manager (Cataluña)
🏢 Rakuten Kobo
📍 Cataluña