Engineering Manager

Chalk Job OpportunityChalk is building the data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. We tear down complexity, latency, and scale barriers that have traditionally constrained ML capabilities. Our platform combines Rust-speed performance with elegant tools that developers love to use. Leading companies depend on Chalk for everything from stopping fraudulent credit card swipes, verifying identities, and maximizing clean energy capture. We've recently raised a $50 million Series A, led by Felicis.Working directly with our founders, you'll lead a team of exceptional engineers building our platform for real-time inference at scale. This role is a unique opportunity to shape technical architecture and engineering culture at a fast-growing, early-stage company. You'll collaborate with brilliant folks, including Putnam and Advent of Code winners, former Jane Street quants, and Rust compiler contributors — all dedicated to bending the curve of what's possible in ML inference.We're in the office 5 days a week. When unavoidable conflicts come up, we're flexible. This is not a hybrid role.What You Will DoLead a team of engineers building Chalk's data platformPartner with the founding team to define and execute our technical roadmapEstablish engineering processes that enable high velocity without sacrificing qualityWork directly with customers to understand requirements and ensure Chalk's platform solves real-world ML challengesShape Chalk's engineering culture as we grow — you'll help us nurture top talentWhat We're Looking For5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years of technical leadershipPrevious experience at an early-stage startupExperience building production ML systems or data infrastructureStrong programming skills and systems thinking — you understand how things work under the hoodAbility to lead technical teamsStrong communicator who can bridge technical and business contextsProven track record of delivering complex projects on timeBachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalentBonus PointsExperience with Rust or distributed systemsExperience with query planners or compilersExperience implementing data infrastructure or PaaS-like softwareExperience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments