Engineering Manager, Platform - Developer Infrastructure New York, New York, United States; Remote

Valon Mortgage, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Developer Infrastructure efforts. This role involves managing a high-impact team, ensuring the platform is efficient for engineers, and collaborating closely with various departments. You will guide architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and drive technical strategy while fostering a positive team culture. This is a hands-on leadership position that combines technical expertise with a product management mindset, making it essential for the growth and innovation of the engineering team. If you're passionate about building scalable systems and nurturing talent, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible PTO

Sick Days

11 Company Holidays

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Equity Compensation

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience with 1+ years in a management role.
• Strong systems thinking and experience with cloud providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers focused on infrastructure and platform tooling.
• Own technical strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Software Engineering

Infrastructure Engineering

DevOps

Cloud Systems

Mentoring

Communication

Tools

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Engineering Manager, Platform - Developer Infrastructure

New York, New York, United States; Remote

About the Company

Valon’s mission is to empower every homeowner. We believe the journey of home ownership starts when you get your keys, but lasts far beyond. We’re creating a world where home ownership comes with ease, security, and financial know-how. Our growing team of engineers, operators, product enthusiasts, and experienced servicing professionals are leveraging technology to fundamentally improve the homeownership experience.

Engineering at Valon

Our engineering team powers a modern software ecosystem designed to disrupt one of the most outdated and heavily regulated industries in finance: mortgage servicing. We’ve built the foundation of a scalable platform capable of managing billions in assets with precision and reliability. Now we’re focused on scaling infrastructure, improving developer experience, and building high-leverage systems that support rapid product iteration and long-term business growth.

About the Role

We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to lead our Developer Infrastructure efforts on the Platform team. In this role, you’ll manage and grow a high-impact team responsible for the foundational systems powering how all of Valon engineering works day-to-day. You’ll work across our internal developer tooling including frontend, local development, CI/CD, and monitoring and observability—ensuring our platform is easy to use and productive for engineers.

You’ll operate with a product management mindset, balancing near-term priorities with long-term platform vision. You’ll partner closely with engineering, product, and operations to define and deliver cross-cutting infrastructure initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role—you’ll guide architecture decisions, write code when needed, and deeply understand how our systems work. You'll also be a people-first leader, focused on recruiting, coaching, giving feedback, and helping engineers thrive through 360° feedback and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4+ engineers focused on infrastructure, platform tooling, and internal developer experience.
• Own technical strategy, planning, and execution for core platform initiatives, with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Act as a strong technical mentor and hands-on contributor when needed—guiding architecture, writing code, and debugging systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, product, and operations to build infrastructure that unlocks product innovation and operational excellence.
• Establish and evolve engineering processes for continuous improvement, velocity, and quality.
• Invest in recruiting and developing engineering talent through coaching, mentorship, and ongoing feedback (including 360 feedback).
• Promote a high-agency, high-accountability team culture with a bias for action and clear communication.
• Advocate for technical excellence and pragmatic decision-making, grounded in deep system knowledge.

Ideal Background

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1+ years in a tech lead or engineering management role.
• Experience working on infrastructure, platform engineering, DevOps, or cloud systems.
• Strong systems thinking and understanding of how backend and infrastructure layers interact.
• Track record of leading teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and grow engineers while fostering a high-performance, feedback-driven team culture.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to align cross-functional partners around platform strategy.
• Hands-on experience with cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and observability stacks.
• A strong product mindset and the ability to translate business problems into scalable technical solutions.

Base Salary Range: $190,000 - $290,000. Base salary is determined by experience, qualifications, and skills.

Equity & Compensation: Competitive salary with meaningful equity and a 401(k) plan.

Time Off: Flexible PTO, sick days, and 11 company holidays.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks fully paid leave for all new parents.

Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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