Engineering Manager

<h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p data-start="699" data-end="982">We're looking for a hands-on <strong data-start="728" data-end="751">Engineering Manager</strong> to lead and grow our engineering team as we scale our AI-powered cloud optimization platform. You'll play a key leadership role in shaping technical strategy, building scalable systems, and mentoring top-tier engineering talent.</p> <p data-start="984" data-end="1271">This is an <strong data-start="994" data-end="1009">onsite role</strong> where you’ll stay actively involved in architecture and coding, while also managing people and processes. You’ll work closely with the founding team and cross-functional partners to ensure our engineering organization is aligned with product and business goals.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-start="1307" data-end="1409"> <p data-start="1309" data-end="1409">Lead and scale the engineering team from 10 to 20+ engineers, including hiring and team structuring</p> </li> <li data-start="1410" data-end="1497"> <p data-start="1412" data-end="1497">Stay hands-on with architecture and development—this is a technical leadership role</p> </li> <li data-start="1498" data-end="1596"> <p data-start="1500" data-end="1596">Own the delivery of scalable, performant systems across AI, infrastructure, and cloud services</p> </li> <li data-start="1597" data-end="1690"> <p data-start="1599" data-end="1690">Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate strategy into execution</p> </li> <li data-start="1691" data-end="1785"> <p data-start="1693" data-end="1785">Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture</p> </li> <li data-start="1786" data-end="1855"> <p data-start="1788" data-end="1855">Help shape engineering culture, tooling, and practices as we grow</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-start="1893" data-end="1943"> <p data-start="1895" data-end="1943"><strong data-start="1895" data-end="1909">7+ years</strong> of total engineering experience</p> </li> <li data-start="1944" data-end="2014"> <p data-start="1946" data-end="2014"><strong><span data-start="1955" data-end="1967">5</span></strong><strong data-start="1955" data-end="1967">+ years</strong> in a managerial or technical leadership role</p> </li> <li data-start="2015" data-end="2101"> <p data-start="2017" data-end="2101">Experience as a CTO, Eng Lead, or similar role at a company with <strong data-start="2082" data-end="2099">$5M–$30M+ ARR</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2102" data-end="2191"> <p data-start="2104" data-end="2191">Strong backend and infrastructure expertise, particularly with <strong data-start="2167" data-end="2189">AWS, GCP, or Azure</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="2192" data-end="2277"> <p data-start="2194" data-end="2277">Solid understanding of AI/ML applications in cloud or infrastructure optimization</p> </li> <li data-start="2278" data-end="2337"> <p data-start="2280" data-end="2337">Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field</p> </li> <li data-start="2338" data-end="2405"> <p data-start="2340" data-end="2405">Availability to work onsite in <strong data-start="2371" data-end="2403">San Francisco, Monday–Friday</strong></p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Ideal Candidate Profile</strong></h3> <ul> <li data-start="2444" data-end="2511"> <p data-start="2446" data-end="2511">Previously managed or scaled engineering teams of 10–15+ people</p> </li> <li data-start="2512" data-end="2575"> <p data-start="2514" data-end="2575">Built and scaled backend systems used by thousands of users</p> </li> <li data-start="2576" data-end="2643"> <p data-start="2578" data-end="2643">Product-minded and data-driven with strong communication skills</p> </li> <li data-start="2644" data-end="2724"> <p data-start="2646" data-end="2724">Comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving quickly in a startup environment</p> </li> <li data-start="2725" data-end="2791"> <p data-start="2727" data-end="2791">Experience in a Series A or growth-stage startup a strong plus</p> </li> <li data-start="2792" data-end="2852"> <p data-start="2794" data-end="2852">Previous founder or early employee experience is a bonus</p> </li> </ul> <h3><strong>Benefits (U.S. Full-Time Employees)</strong></h3> <ul data-start="3061" data-end="3258"> <li data-start="3061" data-end="3094"> <p data-start="3063" data-end="3094">Comprehensive healthcare and dental coverage for you</p> </li> <li data-start="3095" data-end="3110"> <p data-start="3097" data-end="3110">401(k) plan</p> </li> <li data-start="3111" data-end="3154"> <p data-start="3113" data-end="3154">Generous PTO: 13 accrued days, plus company shutdown December 24—January 1st</p> </li> <li data-start="3155" data-end="3199"> <p data-start="3157" data-end="3199">Free lunch &amp; dinner at the office</p> </li> <li data-start="3200" data-end="3232"> <p data-start="3202" data-end="3232">Annual company-paid retreats</p> </li> <li data-start="3233" data-end="3258"> <p data-start="3235" data-end="3258">Developmental bonuses: support for professional development opportunities tied to cloud and related fields</p> </li> <li style="font-weight: bold;" data-start="3233" data-end="3258"><strong>Generous equity</strong></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Compensation</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$180,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$250,000 USD</span></div></div></div>