Manager, Engineering

Invitation Homes LP; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual bonus program

Generous PTO

401(k) with company matching

Casual dress code

Team events

Employee Resource Groups

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

Invitation Homes is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and mentor engineering teams building software used by customers and employees. This role blends hands-on coding, architecture leadership, and team management in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with Product and Platform Owners, drive roadmap execution, ensure high availability, scalability, and performance, and foster a culture that aligns with our values.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience and 2+ years of recent experience managing 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 areas: JavaScript Development, C# Development, SQL Development, MSSQL, Postgres, Node.js, React, AWS, CI/CD, Mulesoft, Salesforce
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced work environment
• Sound judgment and swift decision-making skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Collaboration and consensus-building abilities
• Knowledge of system design, data structures and algorithms
• Experience with distributed/scalable systems and high-volume transactions
• Love of technology and ongoing learning

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy solutions with focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability
• Lead team of developers and define future technical architecture for software and tools
• Collaborate to define and execute team roadmaps
• Write documentation for architectures and integrations
• Measure features and system metrics to improve user experience and performance
• Grow and inspire engineers through coaching and career development
• Work with Product and Platform Owners, QA, and other teams in an agile environment
• Cultivate a healthy engineering culture aligned with company values

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Agile development

Communication

Architectural thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

JavaScript Development

C# Development

SQL Development

AWS

CI/CD

Mulesoft

Salesforce

React

Node.js

Postgres

MSSQL

Job description

Unlock the Power of You

At Invitation Homes, our associates are the foundation of our success. We connect your work to real impact, invest in your growth, and welcome you to feel at home — because care isn't just something we say, it's something you experience.

Who We Are

Invitation Homes owns and operates homes in great neighborhoods across 16+ top U.S. markets. We continue to innovate with smart home technology, an industry-leading maintenance app, and other lifestyle-enhancing services that make leasing easier than owning.

The Role

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for leading and managing engineering teams that are constructing and maintaining software systems used by customer and employees at Invitation Homes. We are looking for an Engineering Manager that has demonstrated progressive 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.

Invitation Homes does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role at this time.

What you'll do day-to-day:

• Design, develop, and deploy solutions with focus on high availability, low latency, and scalability

• Lead team of developers and make recommendations on future technical architecture for software, platform, integrations and tools

• Work collaboratively to help define and execute team roadmaps

• Writes documentation for technical and integration architectures

• Measure and evaluate features and system metrics to continuously improve user experience and service performance

• Responsible for growing and inspiring a team of engineers through a combination of coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands‑on career development

• Work closely with Product and Platform Owners, Quality Assurance, and other teams in an agile environment to build, deploy, and maintain software systems

• Cultivate a healthy, collaborative engineering culture that’s in line with our values.

What You Bring

We're looking for a skilled, self‑motivated technician who takes pride in their craft and genuinely cares about the people they serve.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional development experience, and 2+ years of recent experience managing an engineering team

• Experience working in agile development environment

• Deep understanding of software and development engineering principles and concepts

• Depending on the team, deep technical skills in one or more of the following areas: JavaScript Development, C# Development, SQL Development, MSSQL, Postgres, Node.js, React, AWS, CI/CD, Mulesoft, Salesforce

• 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

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field, or equivalent work experience

Why Invitation Homes

We believe when our residents thrive, our associates thrive. Here, you're not just filling a role — you're building a career at a company that invests in your growth and welcomes you for who you are.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay and annual bonus program for all associates

• Generous PTO including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays

• 401(k) with company matching contributions

• Casual dress code and a genuinely great work environment

• Team events, celebrations, and a culture that values connection

• Employee Resource Groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation

• Career growth paths and learning opportunities — we promote from within

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is: $120,000.00 - $208,000.00, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications, location, and applicable employment laws.

Compensation and Benefits

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 [e-mail].