Herbalife · 11 hours ago
Manager, Development
US-CA-Los Angeles
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expHerbalife is a company focused on innovation in technology services, and they are seeking a Manager of Development to lead high-performing engineering teams. This role involves fostering a culture of experimentation and learning while ensuring the successful transition of innovative ideas into scalable digital products.
Dietary SupplementsFitnessHealth CareNutrition
Responsibilities
Build, enable, and scale high-performing innovation engineering teams that turn ambiguous ideas into validated, scalable digital products
Lead teams working in high ambiguity
Optimize for learning velocity before delivery velocity
Protect experimentation while enforcing technical difficulty
Own the handoff from innovation teams to Core IT / scale teams
Lead, mentor, and develop engineers passionate about crafting new solutions across mobile and web platforms
Build a culture that rewards curiosity, experimentation, learning, and evidence-based decisions
Coach engineers to operate effectively in exploration mode without sacrificing craft
Establish psychological safety so teams surface risks, failures, and insights early
Set technical direction that supports rapid experimentation and long-term scalability
Guide architectural decisions that enable prototypes, pilots, and eventual platformization
Balance short-term innovation needs with long-term maintainability and reuse
Decide when code should remain experimental vs. harden into production assets
Define clear criteria for transitioning work from innovation to delivery
Partner with Innovation PMs and Architects to redesign governance, standards, and resourcing as initiatives mature
Ensure clean handoffs to Core IT or delivery teams without loss of intent or knowledge
Prevent premature optimization—or endless experimentation
Establish lightweight standards appropriate to innovation stages
Ensure security, accessibility, and performance are considered early, not bolted on later
Oversee CI/CD, testing strategies, and DevOps practices that support experimentation safely
Manage technical debt intentionally—knowing when to accept it and when to retire it
Hire, onboard, and retain engineers with strong innovation behavior
Run performance management focused on learning, impact, and judgment—not just output
Create growth paths for engineers across innovation and delivery tracks
Develop future technical leaders capable of operating across ambiguity and scale
Partner closely with UX Innovation Designers, Innovation BAs, and Innovation PMs
Translate business intent into technical exploration strategies
Influence executive collaborators on technology investment timing and risk
Communicate clearly about what is known, unknown, and learned
Manage innovation engineering budgets and external partners
Make build vs. buy and technology investment recommendations
Present innovation progress using learning achievements, not just roadmaps
Ensure compliance with security, accessibility, and regulatory requirements
Qualification
Required
7+ years of progressive software development experience
At least 5+ years in engineering management or technical leadership roles; demonstrated success building and leading high-performing development teams
Demonstrated success leading teams across both innovation and scaled delivery
Engineering leadership and people management
Architecture and systems thinking
Software development team leadership and people management
Mobile and web application development expertise (iOS, Android, web technologies)
Agile, lean, and research-focused development practices
Technical architecture and system design
Performance management and talent development
Comfort leading teams without fixed scope or roadmap
Excellent judgment on when to explore vs. when to complete
Ability to protect experimentation while maintaining quality
Bias toward learning, early risk reduction, and stopping weak ideas
Ability to coach engineers through uncertainty and tradeoffs
Proven track record of leading development teams to deliver high-quality applications on time
Strong technical background with hands-on development experience across multiple platforms
Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities and timelines
Excellent people management skills including mentoring, coaching, and conflict resolution
Experience scaling development teams and processes as organizations grow
Experience leading innovation labs or R&D teams
Product and UX fluency
Experience scaling teams in high-growth environments
Experience with DevOps practices and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Knowledge of mobile and web performance optimization techniques
Understanding of app store submission and compliance processes
Familiarity with modern development frameworks and emerging technologies
Product management and user experience understanding
Experience managing distributed or remote development teams
Background in startup or high-growth technology environments
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical field
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; MBA with technical background valuable for strategic leadership
Agile/Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe), cloud platform certifications, technical leadership certifications valued when paired with real innovation leadership experience
Exceptional leaders with strong innovation track records may substitute experience for formal education
Benefits
Group Health Programs
Other Voluntary Benefit Programs
Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Basic Life/AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) plan
Wellness Incentive Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Company-observed U.S. Holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation
Sick Time
A Volunteer Program
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Bereavement Leave
Personal Leave
Time off for voting
Company
Herbalife
Herbalife is a nutrition company that offers dietary supplements and products for individuals and distributors.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.1B2024-04-05Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2022-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2020-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $600M
Leadership Team
John DeSimone
Chief Financial Officer
Phil Carlson
Director of Global Corporate Security
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