Senior Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Engineering Manager (AI): Leading high-impact software engineering teams to build and scale data-driven AI platforms with an accent on technical excellence and cross-functional strategy. Focus on mentoring engineers, driving project delivery, and optimizing platform performance within a high-growth environment.

Location: Hybrid roles based in Austin (TX), New York (NY), San Francisco Bay Area (CA), or Washington DC–Baltimore area.

Compensation: $194,000–$311,000 USD (based on geographic tier).

Company

An AI platform company that structures messy data, automates digital workflows, and deploys agentic solutions for enterprise clients.

What you will do

• Lead and mentor a team of Software Engineers while fostering a collaborative environment with Product Managers and Designers.
• Drive the team's delivery of high-quality, impactful software solutions.
• Ensure technical excellence and project goals are met by taking charge of the team's overall performance.
• Work with cross-functional partners to define and influence engineering strategy.
• Manage individual team members' development plans and performance growth.
• Maintain a hands-on approach, balancing technical contributions with effective people management.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant expertise in building data, ML, or backend systems.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience in a high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of owning projects from scoping through deployment in ambiguous, high-stakes settings.
• Hands-on experience building and productizing data platforms.
• Proficiency working with GCP.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay structure with annual salary ranges adjusted by location and market conditions.
• Bonuses and equity packages provided for qualifying roles.
• High-pace, ownership-driven environment at the forefront of the AI revolution.
• Focus on high-growth challenges rather than predictable routines.
• Commitment to fair compensation, internal equity, and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.