Software Engineering Manager - Kohler Ventures

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location:  Hybrid, 3 days/week in Palo Alto, CA or New York City, NY

Opportunity

Kohler Ventures is an independent company wholly owned by Kohler Co., global leader in the manufacture of kitchen and bath products, tile and home interiors, and an international host to award-winning hospitality and world-class golf destinations. Our mission is to build new digital businesses that empower consumers to lead healthier lives. We explore how familiar experiences can be enhanced and innovations developed through the integration of leading-edge technology, science, and design. Come join us as we build a best-in-class global multi-disciplinary team across artificial intelligence, machine learning, design, advanced software and hardware engineering, strategy, venture investments, sales, marketing, and partnerships. Our locations are Palo Alto, CA US, New York City, NY US, Kohler, WI US, Seoul, Korea, and Tel Aviv, Israel.

In your role as Software Engineering Manager at Kohler Ventures you will

• Work directly with the Head of Software, software engineering team, and product teams.
• Strategic Planning: Guide the team in designing and implementing data systems that adhere to modern high throughput architectures while keeping privacy as a top priority.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of Cloud Engineers, fostering an environment of continuous learning and innovation.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
• Collaboration and Communication: Serve as the key point of contact between the data engineering team and other departments, translating technical concepts into business solutions.
• Data Quality Oversight: Ensure the team maintains high standards for data quality and consistency across all stages of the data lifecycle.
• Data Quality and Consistency: Ensure the high quality and consistency of data through rigorous testing and validation.

Skills/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in leading teams that design and development software for cloud systems or in a similar role.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing a technical team.
• Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Availability to work outside of standard business hours as needed to be able to collaborate with teams across multiple time zones.
• Ability to travel 10% if needed both domestically and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of the data engineering lifecycle.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data warehousing solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical and management information clearly and concisely.

#LI-NR1
#LI-Hybrid

The approved base salary range for this position is $124,450 - $158,550   The actual base salary offered to a candidate may be higher than the approved range. This will vary depending on a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. This position is subject to Area Salary Differential (Cost of Living Adjustment) that ranges from 16% of base salary for the NYC metro area. The approved base salary range including ASD for this position is $144,362 - $ 230,448 depending on location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus and a special project incentive.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com.  Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.