Engineering Manager - Device Platform (all genders)

tonies is the world’s leading interactive audio platform for children, with over 12 million Tonieboxes and 173 million Tonies sold globally. Our intuitive, screen-free system empowers children to learn and play independently in a safe and engaging way. With a presence in over 100 countries and a diverse portfolio of ~1,500 Tonies across multiple languages, we continue to redefine how children experience storytelling and learning. Since our IPO in 2021, our global team of 630+ colleagues is united by a shared mission: shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination.  Engineering Manager - Device Plattform (all genders)  Your Role & Impact At tonies, we are continuously evolving our device and system architecture to strengthen the foundation for future product experiences. As Engineering Manager for the Device Platform team, you define the system architecture (RTOS, Embedded Linux, Android, or alternatives) and deliver a stable, performant firmware platform that ‘Experience teams’ can build against with confidence. In our JDM setup, the manufacturing partner handles electronics hardware, low-level drivers, BSP, and mechanics, while your team steers platform decisions to ensure a reliable, product-grade system. You will scale our existing core team, primarily through external engineering partners, to drive our platform roadmap. Our device architecture is feature-rich, battery-powered, and connected—requiring expertise in connectivity, sensors, tight power budgets, and real