Manager, Engineering

Los Angeles, California, United States

Industry: Information Technology & Services Computer Software Internet

Employment Type: Full-time

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to build a top-tier software organization to help design and implement our customers next gen architecture. You will mentor other engineers, scale the team and can be a lead on projects. You will promote positive change in the work environment with a track record of delivering on commitments. You will communicate proactively and effectively to different kinds of audiences, including executives and non-technical partners.

You will be based at our headquarters in Los Angeles, CA and will report to Director/Senior Director of Engineering.

Job Description

Technical leader:

• Guide and mentor team members regarding architecture and best practices
• Review and coach team on project designs for design review presentations
• Ensure all projects that affect the live site are presented in design review
• Ensure all projects that have a system impact undergo a deployment review
• Influence technical direction of the group
• Initiates, leads and delivers improvements in the effectiveness of engineers across multiple teams
• Brings teams together, finds and promotes solutions when issues inhibit effectiveness of multiple teams
• Manage the team as if it's a small startup in a bigger ecosystem with broad cross-team mindset.

Product leader:

• Analyze feature sets for market effectiveness: facilitate appropriate feedback and discussions with Product and Design
• Analyze feature sets for implementation efficiency and performance: facilitates feedback and discussions with Product and Design
• Forge strong partnership with product management and other key areas of the business
• Communicate proactively and often with peers, executives and team members

Quality Champion:

• Ensure projects are fully tested before being deployed
• Ensure projects have an appropriate amount of automated and manual tests
• Deployment plans are well considered and include appropriate scalability and load tests.
• Deployments are monitored to ensure success
• Features are properly monitored and maintained after they go live.

Resource manager:

• Resources are being deployed appropriately and efficiently with regard to product management goals
• Resource usage, changes, and schedules are kept up-to-date and are communicated effectively
• Actively participate in recruiting

Requirements

• 10+ years software development experience
• 5+ years previous management experience
• Experience building scalable, high available customer-facing cloud applications
• Experience building teams including, recruiting and retention
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Perks & Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Equity with all offers
• Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
• 401k Match (50% up to 6%, effective May 1st) to help you save for your future
• Monthly stipend towards your commute to work
• 15 days PTO to start, plus Flexible Sick Leave
• Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
• Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
• Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Audible for Business and LinkedIn Learning online courses