# Engineering Manager
**Company:** [Voltai](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/voltai)
**Location:** Palo Alto, CA, California
**Skills:** Jira, Linear, Agile Methodologies, Sprint Planning, People Management, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Code Reviews, Architectural Discussions
**Posted:** 2025-09-18
> Leads a team of 3-8 engineers in sprint-based delivery for AI/hardware projects, prioritizing work, translating requirements into tasks, removing blockers, and driving process improvements. Requires 2-6 years engineering management experience with agile tools like Jira/Linear and technical depth.
## Job Description
## Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones
- Drive sprint planning and execution — from backlog grooming to sprint reviews to retrospectives
- Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource constraints
- Translate complex requirements from product and hardware teams into clear, actionable engineering tasks and user stories
- Remove blockers and facilitate team productivity through daily standups, 1:1s, and cross-team coordination
- Partner closely with product and design teams to balance feature delivery with technical excellence
- Track team velocity, sprint health, and delivery metrics while driving continuous process improvement

## Required Skill Sets
- 2–6 years of experience in engineering management, ideally leading 3-8 engineers at a technical or AI-driven company
- Strong people management skills — coaching engineers, managing performance, and fostering team growth
- Excellent prioritization and project management abilities, especially in fast-moving sprint environments
- Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning tools (**Jira**, **Linear**), and engineering productivity metrics
- Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and morale
- Technical depth to engage in architectural discussions and code reviews when needed
- Strong background in **Electrical Engineering** or **Computer Engineering** is a bonus
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities
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