Manager, Engineering

We are looking for an Engineering Manager to build a top-tier software organization to help design and implement our costumer´s 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