Engineering Manager - AI

ZipRecruiter; Miami (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm at the intersection of AI and entertainment is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team. This remote role involves overseeing software development, mentoring engineers, and driving product innovation. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business objectives while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. If you have a passion for AI and want to inspire others in a fast-paced startup environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Work From Home

Stock Option Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in software development and engineering management in a startup.
• Skills in both Backend and Frontend development at large scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in developing software products aligned with company goals.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the engineering team.

Skills

Software Development

Engineering Management

AI LLM Inference

JavaScript

Go

Rust

React

Node

Docker

MongoDB

Tools

Redis

Tailwind

Job description

Job Description

Career Renew recruits for one of its clients an Engineering Manager - AI - this is a remote US-based role.

We are at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and entertainment, offering innovative solutions and immersive experiences to our users. Our flagship product is an AI character studio that allows users to create, interact with, and share AI characters which have varying skills - from seeing everything on your screen to interacting with these characters in AR/VR. Our users believe we are the best in class product in the category, we have been growing steadily and now it's time to 100x our growth.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee a talented team of engineers focused on developing high-quality software products that meet the demands of our users. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team, while also working closely with cross-functional partners to align technical solutions with business objectives. Your leadership will empower your team to embrace challenges, innovate, and deliver impactful products in a fast-paced startup environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of our projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring that we adhere to best practices and industry standards. If you have a passion for AI, a desire to lead and inspire others, and are looking to take the next step in your career in a company that values creativity and growth, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• As an integral part of our worldwide engineering team you will lead by example and be a hands-on developer.
• Research, evaluate, and integrate latest technologies in the AI, Crypto, and Productivity/Entertainment space.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers in developing software products that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.
• Implement best practices in software development to enhance code quality and team efficiency.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time and on-budget completions.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the engineering team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and address technical challenges and bottlenecks, facilitating effective problem-solving.
• This is an equity position, and as part owner of the company you will help drive our growth, and take ownership of the products.

Requirements

Proven experience in software development and engineering management roles, particularly in a startup environment.

Demonstrable skills in both Backend and Frontend development at large scale, such as React, Tailwind, Node, Redis, MongoDB, and Docker.

Strong proficiency in AI LLM Inference, Stable Diffusion, and AI Model fine-tuning & Strong proficiency in programming such as JavaScript, Go, and Rust.

Proven experience in shipping products.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Work From Home
• Stock Option Plan