Manager, Engineering

Invitation Homes is pioneering a new industry and needs dedicated, innovative, and analytical technologists to help us continually optimize. As the nation’s premier home leasing company, we develop advanced technology to enhance the resident experience. We are looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about taking tech to the next level. We’re looking for an Engineering Manager who can lead an engineering team – someone who combines deep technical experience with great people management skills and can help elevate our teams and our approach to engineering. We are building a culture that fosters innovation, built on a foundation of inclusion and diversity. We are looking for a candidate that has proven experience in coding, architecture leadership, and leading engineers in a fast‑paced environment. This position is a mix of hands‑on keyboard development, process engineering, and management responsibilities with a strong emphasis on technical leadership. You will be on the forefront of working on customer and employee facing applications as we build the next wave of technologies that will drive our resident experience to the next level. This is a chance to make a big impact on the people with whom you work day‑to‑day, as well as all the other stakeholders in our business. If you are motivated, passionate, a quick learner and have effective communication skills, this role is waiting for you! Essential Job Duties Work closely with Product and Platform Owners, Quality Assurance, and other teams in an agile environment to build, deploy and maintain software systems. Design solutions with a focus on performance and maintainability. Measure and evaluate features and system metrics to continuously improve user experience and service performance. Grow and inspire a team of engineers through a combination of coaching, mentoring, feedback and career development. Cultivate a healthy, collaborative engineering culture that’s in line with our values. Make recommendations on future technical architecture for software, platform, integrations and tools. Document technical and integration architecture. Work collaboratively to help define and execute team roadmaps. Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience. 5+ years of professional development experience, and 2+ years of recent experience managing or leading an engineering team. Experience working in an agile development environment. Deep understanding of software and development engineering principles and concepts. Deep technical skills in one or more of the following areas: JavaScript development, SQL development, MSSQL, Postgres, AWS, CI/CD, Mulesoft, Salesforce. Skills / Specialized Knowledge Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive under pressure and function effectively in a fast‑paced work environment. Exhibit sound judgment and swift decision‑making skills. Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to collaborate and build consensus with others. Knowledgeable about system design, data structures and algorithms. Skilled at processing and analyzing large data sets. Experience working with distributed/scalable systems and high‑volume transaction applications. Love of technology; actively seeks continuing education of current and emerging technologies. Other Requirements N/A Physical & Mental Demands This position will spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers. The position may also entail light lifting of supplies and materials occasionally, up to and including 20 pounds in addition to reaching, stooping, standing, and walking. This position requires the ability to talk, hear, compose, compute, copy, analyze, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, and communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Work Environment Standard office work environment that may be busy and noisy at times. Salary Range Salary range for this position is: $120,000.00 - $208,000.00. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Compensation and Benefits Annual bonus program. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance. Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, standard holidays and floating holidays. 401(k) with company matching contributions. Awesome work environment with casual dress. Team events and gatherings (Pre‑ and Post‑Covid). Invitation Homes is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and innovative environment with the best associates. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees. Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr