Hybrid Manager, Software Engineering

at Union.ai

• Job title: Manager, Software Engineering
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Distributed Systems, JavaScript, Kubernetes, Next.js, Python, React, Rust, TypeScript, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bellevue, United States

About the role

• Engineering Manager at Union.ai spearheading high-quality engineering initiatives and team development to enhance AI infrastructure. Collaborating across departments for improved customer experience in data and AI orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and foster the professional growth of a high-performing, collaborative engineering team through effective coaching and guidance.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and participate in code and design reviews across various teams, ensuring the highest standards of quality and performance.
• Provide technical leadership in the design of distributed backend services and client components within a Kubernetes-native ecosystem, collaborating closely with the engineering team.
• Guide the development and ongoing improvement of services and tooling that enhance system reliability, security, and performance.
• Work closely with broader teams including Backend, Frontend, and Support to improve the experience for our customers.

Requirements

• Have 10+ years of experience in deeply technical roles in engineering functions.
• 3-4 years of professional experience leading, managing, growing and coaching a team of engineers.
• Have a deep passion for all things Kubernetes and the broader container orchestration ecosystem.
• Have a deep passion for distributed systems, designing platforms for high scale.
• Can navigate and pick up new technologies quickly.
• Always think about the big picture and can put yourself in the shoes of the developer and customer.
• You have hands-on experience with backend programming languages (Go, Rust, Python).
• Can own complex projects from planning to completion.
• Bonus: You have a general understanding of building modern web applications using Next.js, React, and Typescript.

Benefits

• Excellent medical - We pay 100% of your premiums and 90% for your dependents
• Generous dental and vision plans- We pay 90% of the premiums for you and your dependents
• Meaningful equity in the form of options – all employees are owners here
• Unlimited time off + 12 company holidays
• 401K match - Union.ai matches 100% of contributions up to the first 3%, and 50% up to 5%
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Flexible work schedule (some restrictions apply)
• For in office employees: Lunch provided onsite and well stocked kitchen with snacks and drinks.