Engineering Manager Asset Protection (Hybrid Seattle)

Job description

Job Description
Managers within Technology at Nordstrom help create an inspiring workplace where talented people are empowered to drive amazing 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 strategy and tactics that deliver desired results.


As the Engineering Manager for Asset Protection, you will lead a team to modernize our asset protection ecosystem.

Nordstrom has a complex network of stores, restaurants, and fulfillment centers that have an input into loss prevention at our stores.

We are looking for a motivated leader to help build and drive a modernized ecosystem for asset protection You will build and maintain a team that can consistently deliver quality software and operational excellence.




The ideal candidate will be a self-directed critical thinker, creative problem solver, and committed team player.You will have a bias toward action, prioritizing delivering immediate value to Nordstrom while iteratively building our program for the future.Part of your success will be achieved through forming strong partnerships with business units and technology teams to help guide them by providing vision, strategy, and balancing prioritization to effectively support Store Technology in our environment.


A day in the life…


+ Lead and manage a team responsible for a complex platform of asset protection

+ Work with product management to define and track KPI aligning with business objectives

+ Drive cross-team collaboration to align technical strategy, manage dependencies, and ensure shared prioritization of deliverables

+ Enhance organizational vision and strategy to support company goals, with guidance from senior leadership

+ Ensure teams have the tools, resources, and information needed to be successful and continuously improve

+ Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, building motivated teams that deliver high-quality solutions efficiently

+ Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project planning, deployment, and operations to ensure excellence in execution

+ Promote continuous improvement by quantifying customer impact, eliminating waste, increasing productivity, and shortening feedback loops

+ Create training opportunities for teams to learn the latest technologies and methodologies


We would love to have you, if you have:


+ 7+ Years of relevant work experience in software engineering

+ 2+ years of experience managing teams

+ Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or related experience required

+ Proficiency in an Object-Oriented language, such as Java and Spring boot framework

+ Knowledge with RESTful architecture and micro services

+ Experience with messaging technologies and Streaming platform (Kafka/SQS)

+ Proficiency with Cloud technologies, proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, Lambda is a plus

+ Experience with modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (Gitlab CI/CD, Terraform)

+ Test automation experience at all levels (Unit, Integration, Regression, Load)

+ Consider how your code behaves in production, focusing on maintainability, testability, and supportability

+ Maintain a DevOps mindset, implementing cloud-first strategies while supporting monitoring, alerting, CI/CD pipelines as well as the team's Cloud infrastructure

+ Advocate for automation in testing, deployment, and security scanning

+ Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and customer satisfaction

+ Experience with databases.

Familiarity with relational databases is a plus

+ SaaS integration experience is a plus


How we work

+ With others.

We have remote pairing tools where engineers often work together, as well as virtual collaboration tools for building out architecture solutions.

+ With transparency.

We encourage open dialog and discourse.

We don’t encourage silos.

+ With agility.

We don’t believe in following a process for process’s sake.

We ship frequently and focus on delivering incremental value.

+ With open minds.

We are committed to building a diverse team of people with unique perspectives.

This encourages a healthy and inclusive environment that builds a more sustainable, successful company.

+ With pride.

We value our people most of all.

We invest in ourselves by applying our own strengths and interests to company.


We’ve got you covered…


Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits.

Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

+ Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away

+ Life Insurance and Disability

+ Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources


A few more important points...


The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job.

It’s not all-inclusive.

There may be additional duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this job.


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 (https://careers.nordstrom.com/#/contact-us/faq) for relevant information and guidelines.




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Pay Range Details


The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws.

Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
$166,000.00 - $258,000.00 Annual


This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.

Benefits include 401k, 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 copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_17-19.pdf



About Us


We’re a fast-moving fashion company that started as a shoe store in 1901.

This heritage of service is the foundation we’re building on as we provide convenience and true connection for our customers.

We empower our people to be innovative, creative and focused on providing the best service to our customers.

Through it all, we remain committed to leaving the world better than we found it.


Whether you’re a genius engineer, a phenomenal salesperson or a supply chain pro, we invite you to bring your unique talents and join our team.

We reward great work, promote from within and celebrate diversity.




CUSTOMER OBSESSEDWe strive to know our customers better than anyone else.

We listen, anticipate, build trust and move with speed to deliver on their needs.


OWNERS AT HEARTWe treat every interaction as an opportunity to make an impact and deliver excellence.




CURIOUS AND EVER CHANGINGWe approach problems with curiosity and create solutions.

We unlock potential to be bold, think big and inspire innovation.




HERE TO WINWe’re committed to delivering results, both today and tomorrow.

We win as a team by supporting and challenging one another to be better every day.


WE EXTEND OURSELVESWe treat each other with respect and kindness.

We do the small things that make a big difference.

We create a welcoming environment, helping people feel connected, valued and part of one community.


Come on! Join us!

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