Engineering Manager, Knowledge Graph Platform

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 217,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous vacation time and parental le

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Engineering Manager for a Knowledge Graph Platform in a fully remote US-based role. You will guide a high-performing team, set the technical direction, and establish governance to deliver a scalable data-centric platform used by multiple internal teams.

You will drive data quality, design shared operating models with domain experts, and partner across engineering to transform complex systems into product-like platforms with strong customer engagement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience with AI/ML-powered or data-intensive platforms and leading shared technical systems.
• Strong understanding of transforming technical systems into product-like platforms with customer engagement.
• Proven experience in establishing data contracts around quality and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team for the knowledge graph platform.
• Set the technical direction and roadmap for a scalable knowledge graph platform.
• Establish production-grade operating standards and governance mechanisms.
• Collaborate with engineering and domain experts to define a shared operating model.
• Ensure data coverage and quality in the knowledge graph for priority use cases.
• Prioritize high-value use cases and enhance platform access for internal teams.
• Drive the development of graph-powered capabilities across various applications.

Skills

Software engineering

People management

Distributed systems

Backend services

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AI/ML platforms

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Engineering Manager, Knowledge Graph Platform to join the team of a leader in the Media space.

This role will guide a high-performing engineering team responsible for building and evolving a scalable knowledge graph platform that supports priority use cases across the business. You will set technical direction, establish operating standards and governance, and help shape a shared operating model in partnership with engineering and domain experts. The position combines platform leadership, cross-functional execution, and a strong focus on data quality, access, and product-like platform thinking.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $217,000 – $303,900 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team for the knowledge graph platform
• Set the technical direction and roadmap for a scalable knowledge graph platform
• Establish production-grade operating standards and governance mechanisms
• Collaborate with engineering and domain experts to define a shared operating model
• Ensure data coverage and quality in the knowledge graph for priority use cases
• Prioritize high-value use cases and enhance platform access for internal teams
• Drive the development of graph-powered capabilities across various applications

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a management role
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience with AI/ML-powered or data-intensive platforms and leading shared technical systems
• Strong understanding of transforming technical systems into product-like platforms with customer engagement
• Proven experience in establishing data contracts around quality and governance
• Technical expertise in distributed systems, backend services and operational excellence
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match
• Generous vacation time and parental leave
• Equity in the form of restricted stock units

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.