Engineering Manager (Hybrid)
Company: First American
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Who We Are Join a team that puts its People First! As a member
of the First American family of companies, First American Trust is
a federal savings bank that has provided banking, wealth
management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis
for more than five decades. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF)
has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate
about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering
an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to
be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive,
people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades,
including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work
For® list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as
a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ employees, and
have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work
lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to
work, for all. For more information, please visit
www.careers.firstam.com. What We Do We are at the forefront of
innovation, harnessing the power of cloud technology and the
expertise of our talented engineers. Our team brings a diverse
skill set spanning software engineering, infrastructure design,
maintenance, and operations. By embracing cloud based and emerging
technologies, we foster an environment of continuous growth and
learning. Although we operate on a large scale, our teams remain
small, agile and highly collaborative. We thrive on
experimentation, offering opportunities to contribute to a wide
array of products and services within a unique learning culture. In
this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing and
testing software systems that enhance existing products and bring
new solutions to life. In addition, you will work closely with a
cross-functional team to deliver high quality, well tested code –
on time and with impact. What You’ll Do: Oversees, either directly
or through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of
departmental or sectional activities for outcomes, including cost
efficiency, operational methods and effective staffing. Mentors,
coaches, and deeply contributes to the career development of your
team and others. As a manager, you will support and advocate for
your software engineering staff through career planning, training,
timely performance feedback, formal performance appraisals, program
staffing, and application of Software Engineering process and best
practices. Leads delivery of major initiatives on clear timelines.
Proactive in identifying roadblocks for your team. Partners
effectively outside of your area to manage projects. Works to
develop holistic perspective on the organization, its vision and
its activities. Builds a strong culture of open communication,
where teammates can ask questions without fear, and speak
comfortably about any topics. Supervise an autonomous,
cross-functional team responsible for delivering timely,
high-quality, and well-tested code Coach technical leads and
individual contributors to consistently and successfully deliver
high quality work. Work with Product Managers to ensure timely
releases and well-tested features. Have frequent interaction with
direct reports to address matters related to customers, functional
areas, and other company divisions or units. Perform duties outside
of normal work hours based on business needs (required) Practice
strong communication and interpersonal skills which facilitate
working with others in a team environment. Demonstrate experience
exhibiting inclusive leadership behaviors to create and reinforce a
psychologically safe team environment. Other duties as assigned.
What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or
equivalent combination of education and experience Advanced degree
preferred 10 years’ experience building full stack applications
using modern frameworks, robust testing practices and application
monitoring tools 5 years managing engineering teams The ability to
execute a project based on our priorities, context, risks and
desired outcomes The ability to provide guidance, support, and
coaching to your functional group through regular employee
one-on-ones A skillset working to cultivate a caring culture that
promotes belonging, all-around well-being, and equity on your team
by leading inclusively The ability to mentor, encourage, engage,
and retain high potential employees to support the customers and
the product teams Supportive staffing for your group including
interviewing candidates, assisting with hiring and staffing
decisions, and facilitating employee onboarding programs Skills
with developing employee goals, monitoring employee performance,
providing performance feedback and supporting group compensation
management Experience with employee coaching, training, and
counseling, and promoting and enforcing company ethics policies The
capability to identify and develop critical skills that align with
your employees’ interests and are required to meet program area
business objectives Experience contributing to continuous
improvement activities to improve the software engineering
organization, and the company at large to ensure adoption within
the organization Strong leadership skills that can attract, engage,
and retain talent Pay Range: $148,600.00 - $198,200.00 Annually
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range
for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number
of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills,
experience, business requirements and geographic location. Note
that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be
working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.
First American will consider for employment all qualified
applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a
manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and
local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for
Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). First American
intends to conduct a review of an applicant’s criminal history in
connection with a conditional offer. First American reasonably
believes that a criminal history may have a direct, adverse and
negative relationship with the following material job duties for
this position potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the
conditional offer of employment: handling of confidential,
proprietary or trade secret information belonging to First American
or its customers, administrating or facilitating financial
transactions, and the ability to meet customer-imposed criminal
history requirements. What We Offer By choice, we don’t simply
accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive
on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and
inclusion not simply because it’s the right thing to do, but also
because it’s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an
authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and
encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First
American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the
term. Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive
benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid
sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase
plan.
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