Engineering Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Engineering Manager (AI): Leading a cross-functional team to build novel AI-powered tools and agent systems for HR professionals with an accent on architectural design, product strategy, and technical mentorship. Focus on scaling AI-driven product lines, solving ambiguity in a startup-within-a-startup environment, and fostering a culture of craftsmanship and high-speed execution.

Location: Must be based in New York, NY (Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in-office)

Salary: $200,000–$247,000/yr

Company

hirify.global provides an all-in-one payroll, benefits, and HR platform for small businesses.

What you will do

• Set technical direction for systems utilizing AI agents and intelligent automation.
• Collaborate closely with product and design teams to shape product vision and strategy.
• Coach and grow a high-performing, diverse team of engineers.
• Navigate ambiguous problem spaces and identify/resolve technical bottlenecks.
• Establish engineering culture that prioritizes craftsmanship, speed, and intellectual honesty.
• Engage in high-level architectural decisions and hands-on product reviews.

Requirements

• Strong engineering foundation with the ability to participate in deep technical discussions.
• Proven management experience leading high-performing, diverse engineering teams.
• Holistic mindset connecting business context, user needs, and technical trade-offs.
• Genuine interest in AI technologies, LLMs, and agentic workflows.
• Ability to operate in high-growth, ambiguous environments with changing roadmaps.
• Must reside in New York, NY and be able to commute to the office 2-3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience building AI-powered products or LLM-based systems.
• Background in Ruby on Rails or a generalist software engineering profile.
• Previous experience founding a company or working in early-stage environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on meaningful work that supports small business growth.
• Total rewards philosophy including stock equity and competitive compensation.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment.
• Supportive team environment emphasizing intellectual honesty and craft.
• Flexible work arrangements balanced with collaborative in-office days.