Full job description Job Summary
This is a Hybrid role located in Dallas, TX. If you are out of state and willing to relocate to Dallas, TX, please apply.
Invitation Homes is pioneering a new industry and needs dedicated, innovative, and enthusiastic technologists to support our innovation and growth. As the nation's premier home leasing company, we develop advanced technology to enhance the resident experience. We are looking for dynamic people who are passionate about taking tech to the next level.
We're looking for a VP of Engineering to manage a software development organization made up of several engineering teams. We need someone who is a deeply technical engineer at heart and excited about doing code and design reviews, growing up-and-coming coders, but can also manage a budget, forecasting and resource planning. Comfortable working in a high-change, high-growth environment and acting decisively to get things done without reckless abandon. Someone with an eye toward fostering a strong team culture especially in diversity and inclusion. Low-ego and able to collaborate across all levels of the business and technology to build strong relationships in order to deliver a superb resident and associate experience. Organized, accountable, and action-oriented with the ability to both live and teach those skills.
You will be at the forefront of building a culture of collaboration and team performance, as well as ensuring that our systems are efficient, stable, and flexible as we build the technologies that will drive our growth and resident experience to the next level. If you are motivated, passionate, a quick learner, and have outstanding communication skills, this role is waiting for you!
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Lead the technical vision for how we build the product and use technologies to inform our product roadmap across residents, associates, and investors Determine software roadmap for when to build custom applications, vs. invest in purchased solutions, vs. technical partnerships Hire, develop, and coach a high-performing diverse team of managers and engineers. Responsible for the growth and retention of high-talent engineers. Lead multiple teams focused on product engineering through a rapid growth phase of the company lifecycle Define goals and oversee engineering execution with an overall goal of excellence in code quality and seamless, rapid code deployment Partner closely with the product management team to align the product and technical roadmaps Focus on scoping, resourcing, and capabilities to meet expected outcomes related to delivery and finances. Ability to deliver consistently on time, on budget, and on point regarding quality. Select and manage vendors who provide solutions in a manner that delivers high business value and technical assurances Responsible for vendor negotiations specifically related to engineering outcomes, staff augmentation models, and skill assessment of assigned technical resources Build a reputation, both internally and externally within specific space of single-family home rentals and more broadly, software development Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's Degree or related experience 15+ years of experience in software development and architecture 10+ years of experience managing engineering teams Skills/Specialized Knowledge
Knowledge of technical, operational, and cultural structures required to scale teams in a high-growth environment Strong technologist with knowledge of various architectural styles including layered, monolithic, client-server, or component-based Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize appropriately, and maintain standards when it comes to attention to detail Can prepare and communicate concise, impactful updates at the Executive level, but can also dig into the details when investigation and analysis are needed Strong communication and interpersonal skills, high emotional intelligence (EQ), and ability to drive alignment among differing perspectives Knowledge or awareness of both core and modern languages such as Javascript, Typescript, node.js, React, Java, Objective C, Swift, Kotlin, C/C++,.Net, SQL Aware of IOT and AI evolving trends Experience with cloud architecture and management Experience with security software, architecture, and testing Why Invitation Homes
We stand for flexibility, opportunity, and a home that people can make their own. It's as true for our associates as it is for our residents. Just like we help our residents live freer, we liberate our associates' careers, too. Our associates know that at Invitation Homes goals matter, potential is unlocked, and careers thrive. Invitation Homes isn't just a work place it is a possibility place. Invitation Homes offers the below to each new associate:
Competitive pay and an annual bonus program for all associates
Generous paid time off plans including vacation accrual, sick time, volunteer time, and standard and floating holidays
401k with matching company contributions
Awesome work environment with casual dress
Team events and gatherings
Employee resource groups: Together with Women, Asian Alliance, Black Collective, Juntos, Gen Next, and Open Invitation.
Invitation Homes truly is where possibility lives, pour a new foundation here!
Salary Range
$158,400.00 - $274,560.00 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
. To all recruitment agencies: Invitation Homes does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Invitation Homes employees. Invitation Homes is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
