Engineering Manager — AI Data Infra (Hybrid, Equity)

Stealth Startup (AI); Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Premium healthcare, vision, and dental

Flexible hybrid work setup

Stipends for learning and open-source engagement

Job summary

An innovative tech company in Seattle is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Engineering Manager to lead a team that builds core platform services across the AI data stack. The role requires a strong background in backend engineering, leadership, and expertise in distributed systems. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend or infra engineering roles, with 2+ years as a tech lead or manager.
• Proven success building and leading high-caliber teams in performance-critical environments.
• Deep experience with distributed compute frameworks and columnar storage formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and build a team of engineers shipping core platform services.
• Stay 40% hands-on in high-leverage areas like Spark and Iceberg.
• Translate research into production—owning the path from prototype to systems.

Skills

Distributed compute frameworks

System design

Leadership

Mentorship

Data processing strategies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Spark

Presto

Iceberg

Delta Lake

Job description

An innovative tech company in Seattle is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Engineering Manager to lead a team that builds core platform services across the AI data stack. The role requires a strong background in backend engineering, leadership, and expertise in distributed systems. This position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including flexible work arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.