Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

Series A AI Startup | San Francisco Bay Area | Hybrid

Eden Prescott is partnering with a fast-growing AI company that has moved beyond the early experimentation phase and is now focused on scaling both its product and engineering organization.

The foundations are in place: a strong team, engaged customers, and significant market momentum. The next chapter is about building the systems, culture, and leadership necessary to support rapid growth without losing what made the company successful in the first place.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager who can help navigate that journey.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of technical leadership, execution, and people development.

You'll be responsible for helping a talented engineering team operate effectively as the company scales—ensuring teams remain productive, focused, and aligned while maintaining the agility expected in a startup environment.

Success in this role requires someone who can balance competing priorities, make thoughtful trade-offs, and create clarity in situations where there often isn't a clear answer.

What You'll Do

• Lead and develop a team of high-performing software engineers
• Partner with engineering leadership to improve team effectiveness, delivery, and scalability
• Drive execution across complex technical initiatives while maintaining a high quality bar
• Help establish processes that improve consistency without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy
• Coach engineers through career growth, performance challenges, and technical development
• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and business stakeholders to align priorities
• Create an environment where engineers can do their best work and continue to grow
• Support hiring efforts and help raise the talent bar across the organization
• Contribute to long-term engineering strategy and organizational planning

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience leading engineering teams in a startup or high-growth environment
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to engage in architectural and technical discussions
• Demonstrated success managing and developing engineers at multiple experience levels
• Experience balancing immediate business needs with longer-term technical investments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and fast-changing environments
• High level of ownership, accountability, and sound judgment
• Passion for building healthy, high-performing engineering cultures

Ideal Background

• Experience scaling engineering teams during periods of rapid company growth
• Background as a software engineer before moving into management
• Comfortable partnering directly with executives and founders
• Experience improving engineering processes, planning, and team operations
• Track record of attracting, mentoring, and retaining top technical talent

Why This Role?

• Significant influence on the future direction of the engineering organization
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with real-world impact
• High ownership and visibility across the company
• Strong team, strong product, and meaningful market momentum
• Competitive compensation and equity package

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys helping great engineers become even better, building systems that scale, and playing a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly growing AI company.