Engineering Manager

Suno Engineering Leadership RoleIf you're the kind of engineering leader who'd rather ship than spectate, this one's for you. You'll lead a team building core product and platform capabilities for over 100 million creators — shaping system design, driving execution, and partnering with product, design, and data science to deliver experiences people actually love. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll set technical direction, grow your team, and keep things moving in a fast-paced, music-obsessed environment.Own the technical direction for your team's domain, driving architecture decisions and ensuring scalable, high-quality systems that serve millions of creators.Build, coach, and grow a team of engineers — hiring strong talent, running effective performance cycles, and creating a culture where people do their best work.Partner with product management, design, and data science to define roadmaps, scope projects, and ship features that move the needle.Navigate the full development lifecycle from ideation through launch, managing tradeoffs and removing blockers so your team stays focused and shipping.Champion engineering craft across your team — code quality, robust testing, and the right balance of rapid iteration with long-term maintainability.Contribute to Suno's mission of making creative fulfillment a daily reality for everyone by delivering the tools and platform that turn imagination into music.Must-Haves:5–7 years managing a software engineering team, with a track record of shipping impactful consumer productsStrong technical foundation — you can review code, guide architectural decisions, and jump into the codebase when neededExperience translating ambiguous problems into clear plans and shipped features alongside product, design, and data science partnersA demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and retain strong engineers — you care deeply about growing people's careersHands-on experience building and operating systems at scale in a production environmentComfort thriving in fast-paced, ambiguous environments while keeping your team focused across multiple prioritiesForward-looking perspective on integrating AI and agentic coding into production engineering workflowsA love of music (listening, exploring, making — we're not picky about genre)Nice-to-Haves:Experience at a consumer tech or creator-platform companyTime spent at both larger organizations and smaller, high-growth startupsFamiliarity with AI/ML-powered product developmentWorking knowledge of Python, TypeScript, consumer media systems, or real-time systemsAdditional Notes:Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.SThis is an in-person role based in Suno's Cambridge or NYC officePerks & Benefits:Company Equity Package401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time16 Weeks of Paid Parental LeaveCreative Education StipendGenerous Commuter AllowanceIn-Office Lunch (5 days per week)Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.