Software Engineering Manager

Rise Technical; New York (NY); Remote; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing AI startup seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead and scale engineering teams. This pivotal role involves shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, and collaborating on innovative AI products. Ideal candidates will demonstrate leadership in technical management, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies.

Benefits

Stock options

Healthcare

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in leading technical teams.
• Background in full-stack development and cloud services.
• Strong ability in agile delivery and code quality management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a cross-functional team of software engineers.
• Define technical vision and drive scalable system architecture.
• Implement engineering processes to enhance velocity.

Skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Full-stack development

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

This range is provided by Rise Technical. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

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Supporting the growth of AI Startups across the US!

Software Engineering Manager

$200,000 - £250,000 + Stock options + Healthcare + Unlimited PTO + 401(k)

Remote – New York

Are you a hands-on engineering leader with experience scaling high-performing teams and systems with a passion for building cutting-edge AI products in the consumer space?

Incredible opportunity to join a fast-growing AI & Fashion technology start-up where you’ll lead a team of talented engineers across backend, mobile, and web. Reporting directly to the CEO and involvement across the product, you’ll be shaping technical direction and driving execution from day one.

Founded five years ago, this venture-backed AI company is preparing to launch a groundbreaking product that merges machine learning, fashion, and camera-based technology to transform the way people shop. With major partnerships, top-tier investors, and A-list celebrities on the board, this company is set to disrupt the retail landscape.

As Engineering Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading architecture decisions, scaling infrastructure, implementing best practices, and mentoring a distributed team. You’ll work cross-functionally with ML, product, and design to ship impactful features at speed.

If you thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and want to build a product at the intersection of creativity and AI, this is your opportunity to lead from the front.

The Role

• Lead and grow a cross-functional team of software engineers (web, mobile, backend)
• Define technical vision and drive scalable system architecture decisions
• Own delivery of high-quality product features across the full stack
• Partner with Product, Design, and ML teams to scope, prioritize, and execute
• Implement engineering processes to boost velocity and maintain code quality
• Support hiring, onboarding, and career growth across the engineering org

The Person

• Strong experience in technical leadership or management roles
• Background in full-stack development and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.)
• Strong track record scaling consumer or B2B products in startup environments
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD, code review, testing, and agile delivery
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Located in New York

If this sounds like you, make sure you apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Software Development

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