Engineering Manager - Armada

Polluxa, Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Armada is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a talented team of software engineers in Bellevue, WA, delivering high-quality AI-enabled software and infrastructure. You will guide architecture, execution, and delivery while shaping a cutting-edge computing platform for customers worldwide.

Join a fast-growing startup focused on edge AI, cloud, and infrastructure technology, driving innovation and best practices within the engineering organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong track record in building scalable software platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud, edge, and AI infrastructure concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality products.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements, scopes, and timelines.
• Develop and execute project plans ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and engineering excellence.
• Drive adoption of cloud best practices, IaC, automation, and CI/CD.
• Ensure security and compliance measures across systems, data, and processes.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, costs, and optimization opportunities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align engineering goals with business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Cloud computing

CI/CD

Security best practices

Job description

Armada is thehyperscalerfor the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed,scaleand sovereignty. Namedone of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companiesandtothe CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense.

With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including FoundersFund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell,Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edgeAI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud.

Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to join our fast-growing software startup. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing our talented team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software products that meet the needs of our customers. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for cutting-edge AI, cloud, edge, and infrastructure technology and are ready to take on the challenge of defining and delivering a new computing and AI platform, we would love to hear from you.

Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washingtonoffice.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
• Develop and execute project plans, ensuring successful delivery of software products on time and within budget.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and best practices within the engineering team.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of cloud computing best practices, including infrastructure as code, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards, implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive data and systems.
• Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance, capacity, and costs, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to align engineering goals with overall business objectives.