Software Engineering Manager - AI-First Software Platform

We are partnering with a high-growth technology company building a next-generation, AI-first software platform designed to modernize a large, fragmented industry through automation, intelligent workflows, and a radically improved user experience.

This is a unique opportunity for an Engineering Manager to help shape a modern platform from the ground up while leading highly focused engineering teams responsible for core backend systems, platform modernization, and rapid product innovation. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and brings a balance of engineering leadership, execution, and hands‑on technical depth.

• Lead multiple engineering teams focused on platform development and product innovation
• Mentor and develop engineers while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Help establish engineering best practices, standards, and development workflows
• Support hiring, coaching, and performance development initiatives as the organization scales

• Drive execution and delivery across backend systems, platform initiatives, and technical roadmaps
• Contribute hands‑on to architecture, technical problem solving, and engineering direction
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams including Product, Design, Data, Mobile, and Frontend Engineering to rapidly ship new capabilities
• Balance speed of execution with scalability, maintainability, and long‑term platform health

• Help shape and implement modern AI-assisted engineering workflows and development practices
• Contribute to the design of intelligent, automation‑driven product experiences
• Support a highly iterative product environment focused on experimentation and rapid learning

• Work closely with leadership and product stakeholders to align engineering execution with business priorities
• Help navigate ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing product needs

• 6+ years of software engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering leadership, technical leadership, or people management experience
• Strong backend systems and software architecture expertise
• Experience building scalable distributed systems, APIs, and platform infrastructure
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and drive execution across teams
• Strong communication, mentoring, and cross‑functional collaboration skills

• Experience in startup, high-growth, or fast‑paced product environments
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development workflows and emerging engineering tools
• Experience with cloud‑native systems and modern backend technologies

• Exposure to some combination of:
• Backend languages such as Rust, Python, Node.js, or Go
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Relational and No
  
  SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, or similar)
• Modern frontend ecosystems and APIs

Technology flexibility is important—this organization values strong engineering fundamentals and adaptability over deep specialization in any single stack.

• Greenfield opportunity to help build a modern platform from the ground up
• High‑impact role with meaningful ownership and technical influence
• AI‑first engineering culture focused on speed and innovation
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced leadership in a rapidly growing organization
• Ability to shape both the technology and engineering culture from an early stage

• Hybrid work model preferred in the Minneapolis area
• Fast‑moving, collaborative, and highly entrepreneurial environment
• This opportunity is ideal for a strong technical leader who enjoys staying close to the code, building teams, and creating scalable systems in a modern product environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.