Hybrid Engineering Manager – Builders

at Relevance AI

• Job title: Engineering Manager – Builders
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, GraphQL, JavaScript, Node.js, Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Sydney, Australia

About the role

• Engineering Manager overseeing the Chat Builders team at Relevance AI. Leading engineering innovation and team mentorship within a hybrid work environment in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a fast-moving team, helping junior and mid-level engineers grow through active coaching and technical guidance.
• Be hands-on in technical execution: coding, reviewing, and setting architectural direction.
• Drive delivery of new product features at speed, ensuring quality while enabling experimentation.
• Foster strong engineering practices, balancing startup agility with scalable systems.
• Collaborate closely with Product to align priorities and deliver impactful user experiences.
• Shape the team culture, embedding clarity, ownership, and speed into everything you do.

Requirements

• Strong technical depth in APIs, backend systems, and cloud infrastructure (AWS Node.js/Python; REST/GraphQL).
• Hands-on engineering leadership - you thrive on building alongside your team.
• Experience mentoring engineers, especially in fast-paced, iterative product teams.
• 3+ years of people management experience, or a senior/staff/principal engineer ready to step into their first leadership role.
• Proven delivery track record in startup or scale-up environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to bring clarity in high-speed environments.
• **Bonus:** Experience with AI/ML or workflow automation products.

Benefits

• 📈 **ESOP** – Employee Stock Ownership Plan so you can grow with the company
• 🤖 **AI Productivity Benefit** – Get up to $1200 USD/year to spend on AI tools, courses, and learning resources that help you work smarter and grow your skills
• 👶 **Parental Leave** – 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all eligible new parents, plus an additional 6 weeks for the birthing parent
• 🍱 **Team Meals & Snacks** – Enjoy free breakfasts, healthy snacks, and a variety of team lunches throughout the week (including Thursday and Friday lunches, plus Uber Eats dinners and regular catered office meals)
• 🪩 **Quarterly Team Events** – Build stronger connections through fun, meaningful team bonding experiences every quarter
• 🏓**Social Clubs** – Share your hobbies and interests by joining or starting a club with your teammates. From hiking and chess to board game nights and social committee activities - there’s something for everyone!
• 🌐 **Community Events** – As the home of the AI workforce, we regularly host events featuring thought leaders, industry partners, and the wider community.
• 🧠 **Sonder EAP** – Access 24/7 mental health and wellbeing support through Sonder, our Employee Assistance Program