Job Description
Job Summary
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 will 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!
Invitation Homes does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role at this time.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
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 architectures
Work collaboratively to help define and execute team roadmaps
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in 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 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 and 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 compare compute compile 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 working environment that may be busy and noisy at times.
Why Invitation Homes
We stand for flexibility opportunity and a home that people can make their own. It’s as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer we liberate our associates’ careers too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter potential is unlocked and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn’t just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:
Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual sick time volunteer time and standard and floating holidays
401k with matching company contributions
Awesome work environment with casual dress
Team events and gatherings
Employee resource groups: Together with Women Asian Alliance Black Collective Juntos Gen Next and Open Invitation.
Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives pour a new foundation here!
To attract and retain top talent we're pleased to offer competitive compensation and benefits including:
Annual bonus program
Health dental vision and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Generous paid time off plans include 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 [email protected].
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.
#LI-JA1Skills Required
- 5+ years of professional development experience
- 2+ years of recent experience managing or leading an engineering team
- Bachelor's Degree in relevant field or equivalent work experience
- Experience working in agile development environment
- Deep understanding of software and development engineering principles
- Deep technical skills in JavaScript SQL MSSQL Postgres AWS CI/CD Mulesoft Salesforce
Invitation Homes Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Invitation Homes and has not been reviewed or approved by Invitation Homes.
- Healthcare Strength—Coverage includes comprehensive medical dental and vision alongside an Employee Assistance Program health coaching fertility benefits and transgender-inclusive care. Benefits are effective from the date of hire to ensure immediate access.
- Parental & Family Support—Paid parental leave provides eight weeks of bonding time available from the first day of employment. Company-recognized and floating holidays further support family and personal time needs.
- Retirement Support—The 401(k) program features a clearly defined company match with immediate vesting. This structure supports building retirement savings without waiting periods.
Invitation Homes Insights
What We Do
Invitation Homes specializes in acquiring single family homes in situations such as foreclosure or short sale rehabilitating leasing. Invitation Homes is the top home leasing company for single families. With over 80000 homes in our portfolio we currently provide homes to 120000 residents in 16 of the top American markets. Our homes bring numerous benefits to our residents. Located in some of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country our residents enjoy the proximity of our homes to great schools. All of our homes are directly owned by Invitation Homes and are regularly renovated and updated. Each of our homes is professionally managed by one of our experienced local property managers. Our team’s unmatched knowledge of residential property combined with our financial stability and entrepreneurial vision has enabled Invitation Homes to lead the way in today's single-family rental market. Our corporate office is located in downtown Dallas TX. We also have regional offices in Phoenix AZ Sacramento CA Los Angeles CA Dallas TX Houston TX Denver CO Las Vegas NV Seattle WA Chicago IL Atlanta GA Charlotte NC Miami FL Orlando FL Jacksonville FL Tampa FL and Minneapolis MN.
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