TL;DR

Engineering Manager (Frontend) (Video AI): Lead and grow a frontend team building AI-powered video editing tools focused on intuitive, expressive video storytelling surfaces. Focus on delivering complex creative tools with performance, usability, and innovative AI-driven features.

Location: Remote with campuses in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide)

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading software company focused on making professional-quality video creation accessible to everyone through AI-powered creative tools.

What you will do

Lead and grow a high-performing frontend team focused on AI-powered video editing
Deliver intuitive editing surfaces simplifying complex creative tasks
Build expressive tools for sequencing, timing, and audio/visual storytelling
Collaborate with technical leadership, design, product, and AI researchers
Define and own the frontend technical roadmap
Champion frontend excellence in performance, responsiveness, and usability

Requirements

Location: Remote work with preference for Australia/New Zealand region
English: B2 level or higher
Strong frontend background with TypeScript experience
Experience building rich, interactive creative tools, ideally in video, gaming, or audio
Experience coaching and developing engineers in a fast-moving R&D environment
Product-minded with ability to simplify technical complexity for users

Nice to have

Experience with mobile and large-screen interactive media
Passion for AI-driven product innovation

Culture & Benefits

Equity packages to share company success
Inclusive parental leave policy
Annual wellbeing and office setup allowance
Flexible leave options supporting work-life balance
Virtual interview process