Engineering Manager - SmartDesk

Playlist; United States; On-site; USD 151,275 - 201,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading wellness technology company in the United States seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team in building an innovative AI-powered front desk assistant for wellness businesses. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience managing engineering teams and a proven track record in developing AI-powered SaaS products. Responsibilities include shaping the technical vision, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving product development to deliver impactful solutions. The position offers a base salary ranging from $151,275 to $201,700, along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of 6+ members.
• Proven track record of designing and scaling AI-powered SaaS products.
• Strong proficiency in Python and diverse technology stacks.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team to develop AI-powered front desk assistant.
• Drive product development in collaboration with product and AI teams.
• Establish clear goals and guide team through challenges.

Skills

Engineering management

AI-powered SaaS products

Python

Communication

Team building

Tools

AWS

React

TypeScript

Job description

About the Company: At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play. We’re building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond. With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions. Join us in reshaping technology’s role to foster meaningful, real‑world connections.

The Role You’ll Play

At the intersection of cutting‑edge AI and real‑world business solutions, you will lead an engineering team in building an innovative AI‑powered front desk assistant for wellness businesses. As a strategic technical leader, you’ll transform emerging AI capabilities into reliable, impactful products that solve complex communication and workflow challenges.

• Empower a high‑performing engineering team to deliver exceptional technical solutions and drive meaningful business impact
• Lead end‑to‑end team management, from recruiting top talent to mentoring and supporting career growth
• Shape the technical vision and strategy for SmartDesk, balancing rapid innovation with robust engineering principles
• Drive product development through close collaboration with product, data, and applied AI teams
• Make critical architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and long‑term system flexibility
• Contribute to engineering‑wide initiatives and help evolve Playlist’s technical capabilities
• Establish clear goals, prioritize resources, and guide team execution through complex, ambiguous challenges

Experience You Bring

• 3+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of 6+ members
• Proven track record of designing and scaling AI‑powered SaaS products in B2B2C environments
• Strong proficiency in Python, with comfort working across diverse technology stacks (React, C#)
• Deep expertise in transforming AI capabilities into production‑ready, reliable systems
• Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross‑functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated success in establishing technical vision and driving measurable outcomes
• Experience with modern AI development tools and frameworks
• Passion for building diverse, high‑performing engineering teams

Technologies We Use

• LLMs and Generative AI frameworks
• AWS (ECS, SQS, RDS)
• Python
• TypeScript / JavaScript / React / Next.js

The base salary range for this position in the United States is $151,275 to $201,700. The total compensation package may also include a performance bonus, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We highly value diversity at our company and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.