OverviewIn this role you lead all client-side engineering at Rakuten TV, steering multiple frontend teams across Mobile, Web and CTV platforms.

You will own technical strategy, architecture and delivery, ensuring alignment with product and design while driving engineering standards and quality.

You report to the CTO and represent frontend at leadership level, shaping the roadmap and platform decisions for millions of users across Europe.

This is a chance to influence a fast-growing streaming business and elevate the end-user experience.

Compensaciones / Beneficiosflexible hybrid work model

Friday afternoons off training resources and free language classes wellbeing platforms office near Barcelona beach medical insurance or meal/commute/childcare support

ResponsabilidadesOwn the full scope of client-side engineering across B2B and B2C platforms

Lead multiple frontend teams (~10 engineers) and hires across Mobile, CTVs and Web

Define technical strategy, architecture and delivery for frontend platforms

Align roadmaps between product, design and engineering

Enforce engineering standards, code quality, and testing strategy

Manage hiring, performance reviews and career development

Oversee external vendor and CTV platform relationships





Make final architecture and platform decisions as owner

Represent engineering in leadership and stakeholder conversations

Requisitos principales8+ years hands-on frontend engineering with deep frontend background (JavaScript/TypeScript, mobile, or CTV)

At least 3 years in a leadership role (Lead, Principal, Head, or Director)

Deep knowledge of React and modern frontend tooling in production

Experience managing multi-team frontend organizations

Experience with Smart TV application development

Strong understanding of video streaming: HLS, DASH, players (hls.js, Shaka, etc.), DRM, and ad integration (VAST)

Ability to define and execute long-term technical roadmaps and manage tech debt

Comfortable presenting engineering topics to stakeholders and executives

Strong hiring instincts and agile/scrum experience

Experience publishing apps across mobile and CTV app stores

Background in a streaming or media company

Clear communication to product and executive audiences

Decisive under ambiguity and outcome-driven

Ability to attract, assess, and retain engineers

React, Redux, Next.js, TypeScript, Webpack

BrightScript (Roku)

Kotlin, Swift/SwiftUI

📌 Frontend Manager - Rakuten Tv (Barcelona)
🏢 Rakuten Tv
📍 Barcelona