Join to apply for the Engineering Manager role at Valon About The Company Valon is building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance, starting with mortgage servicing. We're a Series C company backed by a16z, transforming industries that others have written off as too complex to innovate.

Rather than build on top of broken legacy systems, we took a different approach: we built and operate our own mortgage servicing business managing $110+ billion in loans. This wasn't the end goal, it was how we deeply understood the complexity needed to build software that actually works in regulated industries. The results speak for themselves. We've transformed mortgage servicing from a 0% margin business into 60%+ margins while dramatically improving customer experience. Major enterprise contracts are now deploying across the industry.

ValonOS is our unified platform that makes every process structured and programmable and it is perfectly positioned for the AI era. When everything flows through one system with rich data, AI agents don't just automate tasks, they continuously improve entire operations. Mortgage servicing is just the beginning of our vision to transform regulated industries and beyond. Engineering at Valon Our engineering team is here to power the software ecosystem to disrupt one of the most outdated and regulated spaces in the financial sector - the mortgage industry. We’ve built out the foundation of a modern mortgage servicing platform that can accurately handle billions of dollars at scale, but we’re just getting started. At Valon, we want you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by a tight-knit community of exceptional people from places like Stripe, Jane Street, Meta, and Google who care deeply about their work and each other. Our headquarters are in New York City, and this year, we’re excited to open a new office in San Francisco. Plus, we fully support remote work! About The Role We’re looking for an engineering manager to support Valon’s growing engineering team. In this role, you’ll lead 4+ engineers across one or more teams, working closely with your reports and partnering with product, design, and operations to build the future of Valon. Responsibilities

You are responsible for ensuring the successful business outcomes of your team. Partner with product managers, designers, and operations to develop and successfully execute the R&D strategy to solve business problems that directly impact homeowners. Build and develop an incredibly talented team of driven, high performing engineers. Set a high standard for your team with strong technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship. Define and evangelize new processes to make your team more effective and deliver an outsized impact. Push for continuous improvements and innovation using data-driven decisions. Partner with other engineering leaders to build a cohesive engineering culture and direction for Valon overall. Ideal Background

Tech Lead or Engineering Management experience preferred. At least 4+ years of software engineering experience. Demonstrated track record of building and empowering long lasting teams. Experience working in a highly complex and technical environment. Experience working in a fast paced and ambiguous startup environment. Passion for providing the biggest impact with inventive resource planning. Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates excellent judgment, problem solving, and decision making. Benefits

Base Salary Range: $190,000 - $290,000. Compensation: competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan Health & well-being: we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient. Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning & development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback Play together: quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Generous time off: flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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