Engineering Manager, GenAI Platform & Cloud

IT Resource Hunter; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the execution of their core AI platform in Herndon, VA. The role requires deep expertise in Node.js and Python, along with strong AWS and DevOps practices. Candidates should have 7+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years in leadership roles. This full-time position offers an opportunity to drive innovative engineering solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 3+ years in engineering leadership or management roles.
• Deep proficiency in Node.js and Python for backend development.
• Strong experience with AWS, including SageMaker and Docker-based deployments.
• Solid grasp of system design, microservices architecture, and modern engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering planning, execution, and delivery across core platform and product teams.
• Provide architectural direction for containerized backend services and GenAI infrastructure.
• Drive the full lifecycle of product features from concept through optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement high-impact features.
• Support a high-performance engineering culture through mentorship and hiring.

Skills

Node.js

Python

AWS

Docker

GenAI frameworks

Git

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Job description

A technology company is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the execution of their core AI platform in Herndon, VA. The role requires deep expertise in Node.js and Python, along with strong AWS and DevOps practices. Candidates should have 7+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years in leadership roles. This full-time position offers an opportunity to drive innovative engineering solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.