Thrive Market

Engineering Manager, Product Engineering

Los Angeles, California, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
E-commerce, Grocery, Retail, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in engineering management and people leadership, including supervising engineers, conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and managing underperformance. A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering with significant technical contributions and ownership of services or components is required. Proven track record of delivering software with predictability and quality, including design reviews, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and monitoring, is essential. Experience delivering outcomes aligned to business or product goals (OKRs, metrics-based), collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders, and guiding architecture & design conversations are necessary. Strong organizational and process skills, along with an ownership mindset and technical depth, are also required. Prior experience in scaling engineering organizations, e-commerce domain expertise, and experience working with legacy systems are preferred.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, providing feedback, growth plans, and addressing performance issues. They will build and retain a high-performing team, owning team-level outcomes and OKRs while fostering accountability and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include partnering with Product, Design, and Analytics to define priorities and deliver high-quality features, ensuring predictable, on-time delivery through clear processes and proactive communication. The manager will guide technical decisions within the pod, promoting scalable, maintainable, and reliable designs, and uphold quality standards through reviews, testing, and automation. Proactively identifying opportunities and risks to improve engineering effectiveness and long-term scalability is also a key duty.

Skills

Product Engineering
E-commerce
Team Leadership
Mentoring
Feedback
Growth Plans
Performance Management
Accountability
Initiative
Continuous Improvement
Product Management
Design
Analytics
Technical Execution
Customer Experience

Thrive Market

Online grocery retailer for organic products

About Thrive Market

Thrive Market operates an online platform for purchasing organic and non-GMO food products, catering to health-conscious individuals and families. Customers pay an annual membership fee to access a wide variety of grocery items, often at prices up to 30% lower than traditional retailers, thanks to a price matching policy. The platform also features services like 24/7 access to a personal shopper, known as a Thrive Guide, and fast, carbon-neutral shipping, which enhance the shopping experience. Thrive Market stands out from competitors by focusing on organic and sustainably sourced products, aligning with the growing consumer trend towards healthy eating and convenience. The company's goal is to make healthy living accessible and affordable for everyone.

Los Angeles, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$234.8MTotal Funding
CONVERTIBLECompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts

Risks

Increased competition from Amazon Fresh and Walmart Grocery threatens market share.
Dependence on membership fees is risky during economic downturns.
Supply chain disruptions could affect product availability and customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Thrive Market offers 70+ filters for personalized diet and lifestyle shopping.
The company provides carbon-neutral shipping, enhancing its eco-friendly brand image.
Membership model includes price matching, offering competitive pricing to customers.

Upsides

Partnership with Instacart enhances brand visibility and provides a new revenue stream.
Collaboration with rePurpose Global aligns with consumer demand for sustainability.
Exclusive collaborations, like with LesserEvil, tap into the growing healthy snacks market.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI