# Engineering Manager

**Company:** [Valon](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/valon)
**Location:** New York, NY, San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Salary:** $242k – $284k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Software Engineering, Technical Leadership, Architecture Design, Mentorship, Resource Planning, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Data-Driven Decisions
**Posted:** 2026-09-06

> Leads multiple engineering teams, combining people management with hands-on technical leadership, architecture, and coding. The role requires at least four years of software engineering experience and a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams in complex startup environments.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead 4+ engineers across one or more teams and ensure successful business outcomes.
- Partner with product managers, designers, and operations to develop and execute R&D strategy addressing business problems that impact homeowners.
- Build and develop a high-performing engineering team through mentorship and empowerment.
- Provide strong technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship, including coding and architecture design.
- Define and promote processes that improve team effectiveness and business impact.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation through data-driven decisions.
- Partner with engineering leaders to shape a cohesive engineering culture and direction.

## Requirements
- At least 4 years of software engineering experience.
- Experience as a tech lead or in engineering management preferred.
- Track record of building and empowering long-lasting teams.
- Experience working in complex, technical environments.
- Experience in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.
- Strong resource planning, communication, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary of $241,500–$284,000, with equity and a 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Commuter benefits.
- Learning and development opportunities with regular 360-degree feedback reviews.
- Budgets for team and company outings.
- Flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays.
- 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

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