Engineering Manager, Supply Chain & Backend

Birdy Grey; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Birdy Grey is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Supply Chain and Backend Systems. The ideal candidate will lead the development of technical infrastructure, ensuring systems integration across platforms. This role requires fluency in Mandarin and aims to enhance system reliability through innovative engineering solutions.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation with Performance Bonus

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision plans

401K with up to 4% match

Flexible Open PTO Policy

Monthly wellness stipend

Employee discounts

3 months paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 4+ years in supply chain or backend.
• Proven leadership managing distributed engineering teams.
• Strong background in API development and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the technical architecture for backend and supply chain systems.
• Lead the development of API-based integrations and monitor data validation.
• Scale and manage a high-performing engineering team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Cloud architecture

API development

Microservices architecture

SQL

NoSQL

Fluency in Mandarin

Tools

Node

Typescript

Python

Docker

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Engineering Manager, Supply Chain & Backend

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Engineering Manager, Supply Chain & Backend

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THE COMPANY: BIRDY GREY

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: their wedding.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (Founder & Chief Creative Officer) and Monica Ashauer (Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at just $89, groomsmen suits starting at $199, plus fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the wedding party. Since day one, we've dressed over a million bridesmaids and we're proud to be a trusted resource for brides and grooms on their most cherished day.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Engineering Manager, Supply Chain & Backend

REPORTS TO: Director of Engineering

LOCATION: West Coast - Remote (PST Hours Required)

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports remote work for eligible roles. We ask that all employees travel to either office once a quarter.

We are seeking an Engineering Manager for our Supply Chain and Backend Systems to lead the development of our technical infrastructure, ensuring seamless connectivity between our front-end platform, backend systems, and supply chain operations. This role is responsible for architecting scalable and resilient systems that enable Just-In-Time (JIT) production workflows, real-time data synchronization, and end-to-end process automation.

As an engineering leader, you will manage a team of offshore engineers, oversee enterprise system integrations, and drive technical innovation across the organization. This role requires a West Coast-based candidate with fluent Mandarin skills to effectively collaborate with our U.S. and China teams.

Scope Of Responsibilities

• Develop and own the technical architecture for backend, supply chain, and fulfillment systems, ensuring seamless integration between ERP, OMS, WMS, MPS, and 3PLs.
• Build and scale a high-performing engineering team, overseeing hiring, mentorship, and professional development.
• Lead the development and deployment of API-based integrations that automate order flows, inventory updates, and logistics management.
• Implement real-time monitoring, data validation, and anomaly detection to enhance system reliability and security.
• Develop scalable microservices architecture to support high-volume SKU management and complex production workflows.
• Oversee data engineering efforts, ensuring that all order, inventory, and logistics data is synchronized in real-time across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Supply Chain, Ops, and Finance, to ensure technology aligns with business objectives.
• Drive best practices in cloud infrastructure, focusing on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategy, aligning long-term engineering vision with business goals.
  
  

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE: QUALIFICATIONS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Experience / Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering experience, with at least 4+ years in supply chain, logistics, or backend systems, including both custom ERP integrations and those via iPaaS (Celigo, Boomi, etc)
• Proven leadership experience managing distributed engineering teams, including offshore development teams in China.
• Expert in cloud architecture and deployment, particularly within Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Node, Typescript, Python, Docker
• Strong background in API development, microservices architecture, and enterprise system integrations.
• Deep understanding of SQL, NoSQL, data lakes, and real-time streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with low code tools (Airtable, Retool, UIPath)
• Experience building and optimizing order management, warehouse management, and fulfillment systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and drive results.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaboration between U.S. and China teams.
  
  

Nice To Haves

• Start-up experience.
• Experience in e-commerce, just in time production, or DTC brands.
  
  

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $25 monthly WIFI stipend
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes
  
  

Highlights

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019)
• Join a Women Founded Small Business blazing trails in the Bridal industry
• Birdy Grey is making waves on BuzzFeed, The Knot, Brides, People, Allure, PopSugar, Bustle and more
• Named #5 on LA’s 50 Hottest Startups in 2020 by Pitchbook & Dot.LA
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need
  
  

Additional Information

The Lead Announces the 2021 Foremost 50 List: The Annual Power List of High-Growth D2C Brands

Cult-favorite bridal brand brings $99 bridesmaid dresses to one-day pop-up in Plano

My wedding party wore thse $99 bridesmaid dresses from Birdy Grey and everyone looked amazing, proving you don't need to make anyone spend $400 on a dress they'll wear once

Birdy Grey Instagram - @birdygrey

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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