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Engineering Manager

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 18 days ago

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Required skills

AWS
GCP
Azure
AI/ML
cloud optimization
backend
infrastructure
scalable systems
architecture
ARR

Nice to have

CTO
Eng Lead
Series A
growth-stage startup
founder
early employee

Role summary

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead and scale our AI-powered cloud optimization platform's engineering team from 10 to 20+ engineers. This technical leadership role requires strong backend and infrastructure expertise (AWS, GCP, or Azure), a solid understanding of AI/ML applications in cloud optimization, and at least 5 years in a managerial or technical leadership position. You will be responsible for architecture, development, system delivery, and mentoring engineers, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to align engineering efforts with business goals. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is required. This is an onsite role in San Francisco.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager 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.

This is an onsite role 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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and scale the engineering team from 10 to 20+ engineers, including hiring and team structuring

Stay hands-on with architecture and development—this is a technical leadership role

Own the delivery of scalable, performant systems across AI, infrastructure, and cloud services

Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate strategy into execution

Mentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture

Help shape engineering culture, tooling, and practices as we grow

Minimum Qualifications

7+ years of total engineering experience

5+ years in a managerial or technical leadership role

Experience as a CTO, Eng Lead, or similar role at a company with $5M–$30M+ ARR

Strong backend and infrastructure expertise, particularly with AWS, GCP, or Azure

Solid understanding of AI/ML applications in cloud or infrastructure optimization

Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field

Availability to work onsite in San Francisco, Monday–Friday

Ideal Candidate Profile

Previously managed or scaled engineering teams of 10–15+ people

Built and scaled backend systems used by thousands of users

Product-minded and data-driven with strong communication skills

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and moving quickly in a startup environment

Experience in a Series A or growth-stage startup a strong plus

Previous founder or early employee experience is a bonus

Benefits

Competitive compensation + equity

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off, including 13 days of accrued PTO, 9 sick days, all 11 federal holidays, and a company-wide winter break from December 24 through January 1

Free lunch at the office

Free access to the building gym

Annual company-paid retreats

Developmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields

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