Hands-on engineering manager leading a small team to build AI-powered automation systems for internal operations across sales, support, finance, and more. Requires 3+ years management experience, deep AI application expertise, and full-stack technical skills in a fast-iterative environment.
325k – 385k/yr
HybridEngineering Management
About the role
What You’ll Do
Lead and grow a small team building applied AI systems for internal operations
Design and build AI-powered automation systems in close proximity to customers
Stay hands-on in architecture and implementation across the full stack
Develop evolving systems spanning developer tools, automation platforms, knowledge graphs, and data systems
Deploy systems directly to internal users and close customers to iterate rapidly based on real-world feedback
Engage frequently with scaled workforces to understand needs and validate solutions
Create systems for visibility and learning in hybrid workforces
Partner with product, research, and ops teams daily
What You Might Thrive in This Role If You
Have 12+ years of experience in engineering, including 3+ years of experience in engineering management, and at least 7 years as an IC engineer
Are a hands-on builder who enjoys operating across the stack
Have deep experience applying AI, and are ready to experiment with frontier approaches
Bring strong technical judgment across systems design, infrastructure, and full-stack development
Have built developer tools, internal platforms, or workflow automation systems
Enjoy frequent interaction with customers and thrive in feedback-driven development loops
Are comfortable with ambiguity and excited to operate in a rapidly evolving space
Have experience in operationally complex environments (e.g., logistics, support systems, internal tooling, warehouse automation, etc.)
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