Lead, Multimodal API Engineering

Slope; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company in San Francisco is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the multimodal API product suite. You will build and mentor a high-performing engineering team responsible for innovative API products across speech generation, transcription, and image creation. Ideal candidates have strong management experience and a background in multimodal AI technologies. This position emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing engineering teams that deliver complex, high-quality products.
• Strong technical background and proficiency in modern software engineering practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with or strong interest in multimodal AI technologies.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on multimodal APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define strategic vision.
• Work with research teams to improve core multimodal models for API customer use cases.
• Guide technical and architectural decisions emphasizing scalability and user experience.
• Foster a culture of innovation and accountability within the team.

Skills

Team management

Technical background

Collaboration

Understanding of multimodal AI

Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Job description

A leading AI technology company in San Francisco is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the multimodal API product suite. You will build and mentor a high-performing engineering team responsible for innovative API products across speech generation, transcription, and image creation. Ideal candidates have strong management experience and a background in multimodal AI technologies. This position emphasizes collaboration with diverse teams and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.