Frontend Engineering Manager

At Sky Czech Republic, we’re building the tech backbone behind some of the world’s biggest streaming services. Ever heard of Peacock in the US or Sky Showtime across Europe, including the Czech Republic? They all run on our global streaming platform — a shared technological core where each service plugs in its own content and brand. Our platform serves millions of users worldwide — Peacock alone reaches over 40 million viewers in the US. Thousands of engineers across the globe help shape it, and our Prague tech hub plays a key role. We don’t just keep things running; we actively push the boundaries of streaming technology together with teams in Lisbon, London, and New York. In Prague, we work across a wide range of engineering domains: frontend development (mobile, TV, and web), backend (Java), platform engineering, content delivery networks, video playback (Golang), and data engineering (Python). Whatever your focus, you’ll work on technology used at truly global scale. What is the plot? Global Apps Engineering is responsible for delivering seamless, high-quality frontend experiences across our global streaming platforms—including Peacock, SkyShowtime, NOW, and WOW. Our team focuses on enhancing the Web player experience across various playback types, from live channels and events to on-demand content. We are reimagining playback functionality and optimizing features such as bookmarking, binge-watching, and accessibility by integrating third-party libraries and collaborating with cross-functional teams across Europe. With team members based in London, Lisbon, and Prague, we work together to create innovative, user-centric solutions that elevate the streaming experience for millions of users worldwide. What role will you play? As an Engineering Manager, you will lead, support, and represent a team of frontend engineers within a complex, multi‑stakeholder organisation. Your primary focus will be: People leadership and team health Stakeholder alignment and communicati