Senior Manager, Engineering, Docker Agents (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Manager, Engineering, hirify.global Agents (AI): Leading a team to build hirify.global’s next-generation AI agent capabilities for automation and adaptive workflows with an accent on technical strategy, architectural decisions for scalable platforms, and cross-functional alignment. Focus on fostering a strong engineering culture, ensuring consistent delivery of high-impact systems, and driving operational excellence in CI/CD and observability.

Location: Remote from London, UK. hirify.global does not offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Company

hirify.global makes app development easier for developers with over 20 million monthly users, trusted by startups and Fortune 100s alike.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers building hirify.global Agents.
• Define hiring plans, onboarding, career paths, and performance expectations.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to define vision, roadmap, and technical direction.
• Guide architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable agent platforms.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Platform, DevOps, and QA teams.
• Establish and track engineering metrics and improve developer productivity.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead remote, distributed teams.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, APIs, or platform engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and guide teams through evolving requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience working with AI systems, LLMs, or agent-based architectures.
• Background in developer tools, platforms, or infrastructure products.
• Product-oriented mindset with exposure to user-facing engineering decisions.

Culture & Benefits

• Freedom & flexibility; fit your work around your life.
• Designated quarterly Whaleness Days plus end of year Whaleness break.
• Home office setup and technology stipend equivalent to $100 net/month.
• 16 weeks of paid Parental leave.
• PTO plan that encourages taking time off.
• Training stipend for conferences, courses and classes.
• Equity in a growing start-up.
• Remote-first culture, with offices in Seattle and Paris.