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Engineering Manager

Fast-growing software company

  • LocationSan Francisco, California
  • TypeFull-time
  • Posted12 October 2026

The role, as published

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage and grow a group of software engineers working on AI-enabled products. The role blends people leadership with practical technical involvement, including guiding design decisions and helping the group deliver at pace.

What you'll do

  • Manage a group of engineers, including recruiting, mentoring and career growth.
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers to build new features and products from scratch.
  • Lead design and architecture conversations and bring fresh ideas to them.
  • Stay close to the code when needed, joining design reviews and troubleshooting production issues alongside the team.
  • Encourage effective use of AI-assisted development tools to speed up delivery.
  • Work with industry professionals to shape software around real-world needs.
  • Operate in an agile setting that favors fast iteration and frequent releases.

What we're looking for

  • Solid engineering fundamentals and experience designing, building and scaling production-grade software.
  • Background at both an established technology company and a growth-stage startup.
  • Recent hands-on experience as a tech lead or senior individual contributor, within the last 1 to 2 years.
  • A record of recruiting engineers and helping them develop.
  • Experience managing a multi-person engineering group of more than a handful of people and growing it further.
  • Willingness and ability to work on-site 4 days per week; this is not a remote role.

Bonus points

  • Experience with AI-powered products or platforms.

Benefits

  • Health, dental and vision coverage
  • Unlimited paid time off

Location and work model

  • San Francisco, California, United States
  • Hybrid, 4 days per week on-site
  • Full-time

Compensation, as the posting describes it

  • Equity
  • Retirement plan
  • Professional development support

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