Engineering Manager, Public Sector AI (TS/SCI Eligible)

Scale AI, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Public Sector team. You will lead a team of engineers delivering backend systems, distributed platforms, and ML tooling for federal customers.

The role emphasizes both technical planning and people management while maintaining close coding involvement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software engineering and 2+ years in management, with strong communication and a track record of mentoring teams in AI projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full‑time engineering experience after graduation.
• 2+ years of engineering management experience leading a team.
• Experience with AI technologies and their public sector applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a high‑performing engineering team for federal/customer programs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship on backend systems and ML tooling.
• Collaborate with product, security, and customer teams to meet compliance and performance needs.
• Drive roadmap, planning, and delivery for Scale AI's Federal offerings.
• Ensure secure, scalable, and reliable systems for government partners.

Skills

Engineering experience

Engineering management

Generative AI

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related

Job description

Scale AI, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for its Public Sector team. You will lead a team of engineers delivering backend systems, distributed platforms, and ML tooling for federal customers.

The role emphasizes both technical planning and people management while maintaining close coding involvement. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software engineering and 2+ years in management, with strong communication and a track record of mentoring teams in AI projects.