Engineering Manager

Engineering ManagerWe'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 ResponsibilitiesLead and scale the engineering team from 10 to 20+ engineers, including hiring and team structuringStay hands-on with architecture and development—this is a technical leadership roleOwn the delivery of scalable, performant systems across AI, infrastructure, and cloud servicesCollaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate strategy into executionMentor and develop engineers at all levels, fostering a high-performing, inclusive cultureHelp shape engineering culture, tooling, and practices as we growMinimum Qualifications7+ years of total engineering experience5 + years in a managerial or technical leadership roleExperience as a CTO, Eng Lead, or similar role at a company with $5M–$30M+ ARRStrong backend and infrastructure expertise, particularly with AWS, GCP, or AzureSolid understanding of AI/ML applications in cloud or infrastructure optimizationDegree in Computer Science or a related technical fieldAvailability to work onsite in San Francisco, Monday–FridayIdeal Candidate ProfilePreviously managed or scaled engineering teams of 10–15+ peopleBuilt and scaled backend systems used by thousands of usersProduct-minded and data-driven with strong communication skillsComfortable navigating ambiguity and moving quickly in a startup environmentExperience in a Series A or growth-stage startup a strong plusPrevious founder or early employee experience is a bonusBenefitsCompetitive compensation + equityComprehensive medical and dental coverage401(k) planGenerous 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 1Free lunch at the officeFree access to the building gymAnnual company-paid retreatsDevelopmental bonuses: support for professional development tied to cloud and related fields