At MyFitnessPal, our vision is to be the most trusted brand for improving your health through better food choices. We believe good health starts with what you eat. We provide the tools and resources to reach your weight management goals.
MyFitnessPal is looking for exceptional leaders to help further our mission to improve the health of every body through better food choices. Our mobile and web applications are used by millions of people around the globe and you and your teams will have an impact on them every single day. The Director of Product Engineering excels at leading directly across a multidisciplinary engineering team as well as through deep partnership with product management peers. At MyFitnessPal, we’re on a transition to adopt the Product Operating Model, focusing on user impact by measuring outcomes over outputs, harnessing data, rapidly experimenting and learning to quickly iterate on successful ideas to deliver on our product vision.
Essential Duties:
As the Director of Product Engineering you are responsible for multiple engineering squads, elevating their managers and teammates’ ability to support the outcomes most impactful to our customers. You will ensure our engineering teams are closely partnered with Product and Design, supporting rapid discovery, effective transition to delivery, and high quality releases. We measure ourselves by improving shared KPIs that grow our business while addressing key customer problems.You will coach managers in weekly one-on-one meetings to be effective in both their people management and delivery management.
They should care about each team member individually and aid them in both their personal growth and their ability to work as a team. They should have a hands-on approach to delivery management, ensuring backlogs are healthy, maintenance and tech debt work is scheduled, and work is broken down effectively and in a timely manner.You will build great relationships with peers in and out of engineering, learning and improving together. You will maintain a broad business understanding, working with other senior leaders to meet business objectives while setting relevant metrics for your teams that align to Product and Technology strategies.
What you’ll be doing:
- Lead by example, embodying our three engineering values:
- Build with Others, for Others
- Focus on Impact
- Learn and Iterate
- Work cross-functionally with Product and Design leaders to set strategy and ensure engineering objectives are aligned
- Work with other engineering leaders to ensure our technical foundation grows stronger and more resilient
- Manage team effectiveness through hiring, mentorship, coaching, and performance management
- Clear roadblocks and friction points that may slow teams down
- Set strategic engineering goals for both short-term and long-term success of the business, and ensure they are being met
- Live our core values in all you do:
- Be Kind and Care
- Live Good Health
- Be Data-Inspired
- Champion Change
- Leave it Better than You Found It
- Make It Happen
Qualifications to be successful in this role:
- Have had success leading engineering teams in the Product Operating Model. Experience with the Product Operating Model is highly preferred
- Excel in an environment that emphasizes rapid experimentation and metrics
- Thrive on close collaboration with other cross-disciplinary leaders to achieve results
- Have worked on high-traffic, scalable mobile applications
- Have working knowledge of common patterns and software engineering and best practices
- Have a degree in Computer Science or similar field, or equivalent real-world experience
- Identify with MyFitnessPal’s mission and values
Please consider applying even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Research shows you can still be considered for a position if you meet some of the requirements. At MyFitnessPal, we’re building a fitness product for everyone and believe our team should reflect that. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.The reasonably estimated salary for this role at MyFitnessPal ranges from $170,000 - $235,000. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, MyFitnessPal offers a wide range of comprehensive and inclusive employee benefits for this role including healthcare, parental planning, mental health benefits, annual performance bonus, a 401(k) plan and match, responsible time off, monthly wellness and technology allowances, and others.
Exciting Full-Time Employee Benefits, Perks and Culture
Embrace the Freedom:
Be a digital nomad, work from anywhere we have operations within the continental U.S.
Office Vibes:
If you prefer working in an office, we've got you covered, our HQ is in vibrant Austin, TX.
Face-to-Face Connections
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We value personal connections. Enjoy opportunities to meet and connect with your team members in person to help forge meaningful relationships that extend beyond the virtual realm. Teams meet as often as needed and all of MyFitnessPal gathers annually.
Flexibility At Its Best:
Achieve the work-life balance you deserve. Enjoy a flexible time-off policy and work on your own terms 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
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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
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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.
At MyFitnessPal, our mission is to enable people to make healthy choices. And it wouldn't be possible without our team. We celebrate the unique POV that each person brings to the table and believe in a collaborative and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, military or veteran status, sex, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. These are our guiding ideologies and apply across all aspects of employment.MyFitnessPal participates in E-Verify.
