Nordstrom
Engineering Manager, Inventory Value (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Nordstrom, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Engineering Manager, Inventory Value (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
Managers within Technology at Nordstrom help create an inspiring workplace where talented people are empowered to drive exceptional customer experiences and business results. Through broad industry and practice knowledge and hands‑on technical management experience, the Manager guides a team of professionals to execute the strategy and tactics that deliver desired results.
The Engineering Manager role is in the Inventory Value organization, responsible for maintaining and orchestrating the flow of data and events that define the physical, logical and financial records of inventory. The Engineering Manager is responsible for shaping the technical strategy and architecture for this complex event‑driven system that manages millions of streamed events every day, integrated with Supply Chain, Inventory, Stores and Commerce systems, feeding into the Stock Ledger. As a leader on this team, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully influence the business and technical strategy of several partner teams and systems, playing a key role in shaping how we track, measure and value Nordstrom's core business. You will also lead the development of purpose‑built AI Agents that provide insights, recommendations and actions within your system and meaningfully integrate these with the larger network of Agents and Capabilities across the Nordstrom Enterprise.
A day in the life
You are responsible for managing your engineering squad and working closely with your partners in Product and the Business.
Lead the definition of KPIs, roadmaps, and priorities for your unit.
Help drive changes across other teams to align technical strategy, manage dependencies, and establish shared prioritization of deliverables that span multiple teams.
Assist in enhancing organization vision and strategy to support company goals and receive guidance from more senior leaders.
Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and information they need to be successful.
Hire capable and motivated talent/teams that can deliver swiftly and predictably, adjusting in an agile fashion to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project plans, deployment planning, and operations to drive excellence and steer the team towards its goals.
Employ continuous improvement methodologies across own group (e.g., quantifying impact, focusing on the customer, working towards increased productivity and reducing overhead and churn, iterating quickly, and optimizing for the relevant KPIs).
You own this if you have
7+ years of software engineering experience.
3+ years of experience managing teams.
BA/BS in Computer Science or closely related degree or equivalent practical experience.
Previous experience in an object‑oriented language, preferably Java.
Proven track record of shipping well‑designed systems, built for scale and tested for performance.
Experience with Cloud technologies.
Good understanding of dev‑ops best practices, CI/CD, alerting, monitoring, A/B testing, and production support.
Experience with agile software development, such as SCRUM or Kanban.
Domain experience in inventory or supply chain is a plus.
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away.
Life Insurance and Disability.
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources.
Pay Range Details $166,000.00 - $258,000.00 Annual This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401(k), medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by visiting: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Retail
Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
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The Engineering Manager role is in the Inventory Value organization, responsible for maintaining and orchestrating the flow of data and events that define the physical, logical and financial records of inventory. The Engineering Manager is responsible for shaping the technical strategy and architecture for this complex event‑driven system that manages millions of streamed events every day, integrated with Supply Chain, Inventory, Stores and Commerce systems, feeding into the Stock Ledger. As a leader on this team, you will have the opportunity to meaningfully influence the business and technical strategy of several partner teams and systems, playing a key role in shaping how we track, measure and value Nordstrom's core business. You will also lead the development of purpose‑built AI Agents that provide insights, recommendations and actions within your system and meaningfully integrate these with the larger network of Agents and Capabilities across the Nordstrom Enterprise.
A day in the life
You are responsible for managing your engineering squad and working closely with your partners in Product and the Business.
Lead the definition of KPIs, roadmaps, and priorities for your unit.
Help drive changes across other teams to align technical strategy, manage dependencies, and establish shared prioritization of deliverables that span multiple teams.
Assist in enhancing organization vision and strategy to support company goals and receive guidance from more senior leaders.
Ensure the team has the tools, resources, and information they need to be successful.
Hire capable and motivated talent/teams that can deliver swiftly and predictably, adjusting in an agile fashion to deliver solutions aligned with business needs.
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project plans, deployment planning, and operations to drive excellence and steer the team towards its goals.
Employ continuous improvement methodologies across own group (e.g., quantifying impact, focusing on the customer, working towards increased productivity and reducing overhead and churn, iterating quickly, and optimizing for the relevant KPIs).
You own this if you have
7+ years of software engineering experience.
3+ years of experience managing teams.
BA/BS in Computer Science or closely related degree or equivalent practical experience.
Previous experience in an object‑oriented language, preferably Java.
Proven track record of shipping well‑designed systems, built for scale and tested for performance.
Experience with Cloud technologies.
Good understanding of dev‑ops best practices, CI/CD, alerting, monitoring, A/B testing, and production support.
Experience with agile software development, such as SCRUM or Kanban.
Domain experience in inventory or supply chain is a plus.
Benefits
Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away.
Life Insurance and Disability.
Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources.
Pay Range Details $166,000.00 - $258,000.00 Annual This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401(k), medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by visiting: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Retail
Nordstrom conducts background checks and considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should contact the nearest Nordstrom location, which can be identified at www.nordstrom.com. Please be mindful that there may be legal notices and requirements related to this job posting that are specific to your state. Review the Career Site FAQ’s for relevant information and guidelines.
© 2022 Nordstrom, Inc
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