Operations Engineering Manager

This posting will be open until August 30, 2026. Applications received after this date may not be considered. Overview As the Engineering Manager for Cloud Networking & Edge, you will lead a team of four engineers responsible for the digital backbone of Redfin, overseeing edge networking and internal cloud infrastructure that supports our high‑traffic public website, ensuring it remains performant, secure, and resilient. Responsibilities Team Leadership : Direct the career growth and performance of four engineers, providing consistent coaching and feedback to maximize employee retention and technical excellence. Technical Strategy : Drive the architecture for edge services (CloudFront, WAF, Route53) and internal networking (VPC, Transit Gateway) to support massive daily traffic volumes and long‑term product goals. Operational Excellence : Refine engineering processes to ensure the team delivers high‑quality results on a predictable schedule while balancing technical debt against product roadmap needs. Cross‑Functional Partnership : Collaborate with the Cloud Governance team on identity strategies and partner with SEO, Platform, and InfoSec teams to resolve infrastructure vulnerabilities and deployment bottlenecks. Strategic Planning : Work with senior leadership and stakeholders to develop the team charter, business metrics, and quarterly roadmaps that align with Redfin’s overall engineering vision. Qualifications Leadership Experience : 2+ years in a formal engineering management role, with a proven ability to prioritize requests from multiple stakeholders and delegate effectively. Technical Expertise : 5+ years of experience with AWS networking and edge delivery services, including CloudFront, API Gateway, and VPC Lattice. Scaling Proficiency : Track record of managing multi‑account cloud environments and scaling infrastructure to handle high‑volume, public‑facing consumer traffic. Automation & Tooling : Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Spacelift) and cloud observability platforms such as Datadog or CloudWatch. Communication & Vision : Self‑sufficient leader who can translate complex technical investigations into clear business impacts and inspire a team toward a shared mission. Benefits Eligible team members receive perks and health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, and paid time off. Annual bonus and other employment‑related benefits may also be available. Compensation $160,000.00–$216,400.00, with potential for annual bonus, incentives, and other employment‑related benefits. Legal Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr