New

Engineering Manager

First American
sick time, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Rosa
Jul 07, 2025
Who We AreJoin a team that puts its People First! As a member of First American's family of companies, First American Home Warranty offers a wide range of home warranty products and services to home sellers, buyers and agents. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com. What We DoResponsible for building products and functionality for client applications with a specialization in the design, development and testing of software systems for software enhancements and new products. Works with a cross-functional team to deliver timely, high quality and well tested code. HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE Manages, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing. Mentors, coaches, and deeply contributes to the career development of their team and others. Leads delivery of major initiatives on clear timelines. Communicates timelines, scope and milestones to stakeholders. Proactive in identifying roadblocks for their team. Partners effectively outside their area to manage projects. Works to develop holistic perspective on the organization, its vision and its activities. Builds a strong culture of open communication, where teammates can ask questions without fear. Supervise an autonomous cross-functional team responsible for delivering timely, high-quality, and well-tested code Coach technical leads and individual contributor reports Work with PMs to ensure timely releases and well-tested features Help set standards regarding infrastructure, architecture, quality and testing strategy Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company. Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team. Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs Other duties as assigned. WHAT YOU'LL BRING Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Advanced degree preferred 10+ years' experience building full stack applications using modern frameworks, robust testing practices and application monitoring tools 4+ years managing engineering teams Excellent critical thinking abilities and a pragmatic approach to balancing delivery vs. technical debt A track record of proven good judgment and successfully executed high-level projects Experience architecting and building highly available and resilient distributed systems SALARY RANGE $145,000 - $193,000 This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location What We OfferBy choice, we don't simply accept individuality - we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it's the right thing to do, but also because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term. Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County. First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American intends to conduct a review of an applicant's criminal history in connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following material job duties for this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal history requirements. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.