Senior Engineering Manager (ETL/AI)

TL;DR

Senior Engineering Manager (ETL/AI): Leading and inspiring a team to build the next generation of ETL systems for the hirify.global Lakehouse, with an accent on pushing boundaries of performance, scalability, and usability. Focus on shaping a long-term technical vision at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and developer experience, and ensuring operational rigor and craftsmanship.

Location: Must be based in Mountain View, California

Salary: $217,000–$288,400 USD

Company

hirify.global is a data and AI company that empowers data teams to tackle ambitious challenges by delivering advanced data and AI infrastructure.

What you will do

• Inspire and lead a team building next-generation ETL systems.
• Champion engineering excellence across system architecture, API design, and operational rigor.
• Shape a long-term technical vision that anticipates industry shifts and aligns with the product roadmap.
• Build and grow exceptional talent, hiring outstanding engineers and mentoring them into future leaders.
• Collaborate deeply across functions to translate real customer needs into innovative, durable solutions.
• Own quality and reliability at scale, delivering trusted and observable systems.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience leading high-impact engineering teams known for delivering excellence.
• 5+ years building complex, performance-critical systems (e.g., distributed computing, Spark, databases).
• Proven track record of shipping powerful, simple, and user-loved infrastructure.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working closely with product and customers to drive outcomes.
• Deep respect for software craftsmanship and a practical approach to balancing innovation with long-term technical health.
• Ability to attract and nurture top-tier talent while cultivating a culture of trust, ownership, and execution.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Strive to provide comprehensive benefits and perks that meet employee needs.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can excel.
• Hiring practices are inclusive and meet equal employment opportunity standards.