Engineering Manager - Checkout and Wishlist (Hybrid - Seattle)

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. As the Engineering Manager for Checkout & Wishlist, you will guide a team responsible for building and scaling the next-generation Checkout and Wishlist experiences, which are central to our eCommerce conversion funnel and customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse team of engineers focused on Checkout and Wishlist solutions.
• Drive strategy and execution for scalable, resilient, and high-quality Checkout and Wishlist platforms, supporting millions of orders and global customers.
• Collaborate with product, UX design, and partner engineering teams to deliver best-in-class customer experiences.
• Oversee the design, development, and testing of full-stack features (Web UI, APIs, Cloud Infrastructure) using modern technologies (React, Redux, Node.js, TypeScript, Java, Golang, AWS).
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, including secure coding, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and performance optimization.
• Foster a culture of transparency, open dialogue, and continuous improvement.
• Champion operational excellence, including instrumentation, monitoring, and 24x7 support for critical systems.
• Manage team participation in agile development/ceremony management, planning /backlog management, and code reviews.
• Encourage experimentation, lean software, and AI development to deliver incremental value.
• Hold team members accountable for delivering world-class customer experiences.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineers, preferably in eCommerce or customer-facing domains.
• Experience building/integrating large-scale Checkout, Wishlist, or similar transactional platforms.
• Solid foundation in software engineering practices, data modeling, object-oriented design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Familiarity with Web UI development (React, Redux, Node.js, TypeScript) and backend technologies (Golang, Java, .NET).
• Experience with test automation, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, using technology to drive key business metrics.
• Demonstrable experience managing effectively through ambiguity and prioritizing for results.
• Ability to manage cross functional partnerships including third party vendor solutions.
• Passion for building high-functioning, diverse teams and fostering an inclusive environment.

How We Work

• With others: Remote pairing and virtual collaboration tools for building solutions.
• With transparency: Open dialog and discourse; no silos.
• With agility: Frequent shipping, incremental value delivery.
• With open minds: Commitment to diversity and unique perspectives.
• With pride: Investing in people and leveraging strengths for company needs.

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

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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 AnnualThis 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