[Remote] Manager, Engineering - Product Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MyFitnessPal is a company that provides tools and resources to help users achieve their health goals. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of engineers in delivering foundational engineering work that enhances product value. The role involves driving collaboration, maintaining engineering quality standards, and coaching team members to ensure effective delivery of engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships and regularly converse with Engineering and Product leaders across teams to proactively identify collaboration and platform opportunities
• Balance product platform delivery with foundational improvements to core services and mobile clients, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term sustainability
• Take a hands-on approach to delivery management, maintaining a healthy backlog, prioritizing technical debt and maintenance work, and ensuring predictable execution
• Own and elevate engineering quality standards by championing testing practices, fostering continuous improvement, and strengthening delivery rigor
• Coach and develop engineers through mentorship, performance management, and career growth support, while maintaining strong team health and engagement

Skills

• Meaningful experience managing platform or foundational engineering work in close partnership with Product and cross-functional stakeholders. Successful candidates have typically spent 2+ years in a leadership role
• Experience leading high-performing engineers through discovery and delivery of large-scale engineering initiatives
• Proven track record of delivering internal platform work across single and multi-platform environments
• Demonstrated success developing engineers through coaching, mentorship, and performance leadership
• Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and architectural patterns, particularly within high-traffic mobile ecosystems
• Experience building systems designed for scale, reliability, and experimentation

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Parental planning
• Mental health benefits
• Annual performance bonus
• A 401(k) plan and match
• Responsible time off
• Monthly wellness and technology allowances
• Face-to-Face Connections
• Flexibility At Its Best: Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy with our *Responsible Time Off* benefit.
• Give Back: Use  your volunteer days off to support what matters most to you. Each full time teammate receives 2 days per calendar year to give back to their community through service.
• Mentorship Program: Take control of your career through our mentorship program where, if you’d like, you will be matched with a teammate who can help you scale your skills and propel your growth.
• Family-Friendly Support: Embrace the journey with confidence and care. Enjoy our paid maternity and paternity leave, to provide time to balance family responsibilities with your career and take the time needed to strengthen family relationships.  We understand the complexities of starting or expanding a family, which is why we provide best-in-class comprehensive assistance for fertility-related matters.
• Wellness Comes First: Live Good Health is one of our core values. Receive a monthly Wellness Allowance, empowering you to focus on your physical and mental well-being by choosing from a range of wellness initiatives, including dedicated mental health days.
• Celebrate Greatness:Your hard work deserves recognition! Our reward and recognition platform empowers peers to acknowledge and reward each other for the exceptional contributions they make.
• Elevate Your Health & Fitness: Get access to MyFitnessPal Premium, allowing you to take your fitness, health and wellness journey to new heights.
• Unlock Your Potential: Access our virtual learning and development library, and participate in training opportunities  to continuously grow and enhance your skills.
• Championing Inclusion: Our dedicated DEI Committee actively fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace by setting actionable goals and evaluating progress across the organization.
• Healthcare Matters: Your well-being is our priority. Take advantage of our competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits that cater to your holistic healthcare needs. Feel secure and supported on your wellness journey.
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from our retirement savings program, giving you peace of mind for your financial goals. Reach them sooner with MyFitnessPal’s competitive employer match.

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