Manager, Development (Web Developer)

Herbalife•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Build, enable, and scale high-performing innovation engineering teams that turn ambiguous ideas into validated, scalable digital products. This role exists to create the conditions for innovation to thrive—by balancing technical excellence, people development, and disciplined transition from exploration to execution. You will lead engineers not just to deliver software, but to reduce uncertainty, validate ideas early, and scale what works—without burning teams out or prematurely locking decisions. This is not a traditional “delivery-first” development management role. You will lead teams working in high ambiguity, optimize for learning velocity before delivery velocity, protect experimentation while enforcing technical rigor, and own the handoff from innovation teams to Core IT / scale teams.

Requirements

7+ years of progressive software development experience
At least 5+ years in engineering management or technical leadership roles; demonstrated success building and leading high-performing development teams
Proficiency in Automation and/or AI Tools
Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities and timelines
Excellent people leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution
Experience scaling development teams and processes as organizations grow
Experience leading innovation labs or R&D teams
Product and UX fluency
Experience scaling teams in high-growth environments
Experience with DevOps practices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of mobile and web performance optimization techniques
Understanding of app store submission and compliance processes
Familiarity with modern development frameworks and emerging technologies
Product management and user experience understanding
Experience managing distributed or remote development teams
Background in startup or high-growth technology environments
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field

Nice To Haves

Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe)
Cloud platform certifications
Technical leadership certifications are valued when paired with real innovation leadership experience
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
MBA with technical background valuable for strategic leadership

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop engineers passionate about crafting new solutions across mobile and web platforms
Build a culture that rewards curiosity, experimentation, learning, and evidence-based decisions
Coach engineers to operate effectively in exploration mode without sacrificing craft
Establish psychological safety so teams surface risks, failures, and insights early
Set technical direction that supports rapid experimentation and long-term scalability
Guide architectural decisions that enable prototypes, pilots, and eventual platformization
Balance short-term innovation needs with long-term maintainability and reuse
Decide when code should remain experimental vs. harden into production assets
Define clear criteria for transitioning work from innovation to delivery
Partner with Innovation PMs and Architects to redesign governance, standards, and resourcing as initiatives mature
Ensure clean handoffs to Core IT or delivery teams without loss of intent or knowledge
Prevent premature optimization—or endless experimentation
Establish lightweight standards appropriate to innovation stages
Ensure security, accessibility, and performance are considered early, not bolted on later
Oversee CI/CD, testing strategies, and DevOps practices that support experimentation safely
Manage technical debt intentionally—knowing when to accept it and when to retire it
Hire, onboard, and retain engineers with strong innovation behavior
Run performance management focused on learning, impact, and judgment—not just output
Create growth paths for engineers across innovation and delivery tracks
Develop future technical leaders capable of operating across ambiguity and scale
Partner closely with UX Innovation Designers, Innovation BAs, and Innovation PMs
Translate business intent into technical exploration strategies
Influence executive collaborators on technology investment timing and risk
Communicate clearly about what is known, unknown, and learned
Manage innovation engineering budgets and external partners
Make build vs. buy and technology investment recommendations
Present innovation progress using learning achievements, not just roadmaps
Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and regulatory requirements