Director of AI Platform Engineering

Blitzy; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitzy is seeking a Director of Engineering in Cambridge, MA, to lead engineering teams driving the development of its AI software platform. This hands-on leadership role involves managing Principal and Senior Engineers while ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of engineering management experience and strong backend expertise. The successful leader will thrive in a fast-moving environment, promoting a culture of accountability and innovation.

Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $330,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering management experience.
• Prior experience as a hands-on engineer with backend expertise.
• Track record of shipping complex software products on time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale engineering teams for critical production systems.
• Manage Principal and Senior Engineers across platform teams.
• Translate product priorities into clear engineering roadmaps.

Skills

Engineering management

Backend expertise

Cloud-native systems

Python

Database management

AI/LLM familiarity

Job description

Blitzy is seeking a Director of Engineering in Cambridge, MA, to lead engineering teams driving the development of its AI software platform. This hands-on leadership role involves managing Principal and Senior Engineers while ensuring the delivery of high-quality software.

Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of engineering management experience and strong backend expertise. The successful leader will thrive in a fast-moving environment, promoting a culture of accountability and innovation.

Compensation ranges from $250,000 to $330,000, depending on experience.