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Description: • Set direction and connect the dots: Shape the vision across data, APIs, and AI enablement, then work with your teams to turn that vision into focused, sequenced initiatives. • Support and scale great teams: Initially, you’ll lead 3 Engineering Managers (and their teams of ~8 engineers), helping them grow, navigate ambiguity, and scale. • Invest in technical quality: Ensure backend systems are observable, secure, performant, and cost-aware; raise the bar on architecture without slowing delivery. • Collaborate deeply: Work closely with PM, Design, and other Engineering leaders to shape quarterly plans, align technical work with real user outcomes, and unblock cross-team delivery. • Make systems better over time: Lead the evolution of our service architecture, cloud infra, and AI foundations; balance speed with sound engineering judgment. • Build a healthy culture: Model low-ego, context-rich leadership; create rituals that help teams plan, reflect, and work asynchronously while delivering value and maintaining healthy work life boundaries. Requirements: • Experience leading managers in backend or platform teams • 10+ years of engineering experience, with significant depth in backend or infrastructure domains • Experience growing teams in a rapid growth environment, mentoring EMs, and designing org structures that support autonomy and focus • Clear communicator across functions and async-first teams • Strong grasp of backend platforms: Node.js, Postgres, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS • Experience with data pipelines, secure ingestion, API ecosystems, and system design at scale • Familiarity with observability, cost optimization, and reliability patterns • Bonus: experience enabling AI/ML teams or building infra for LLM-powered features • Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) Benefits: • Flexible Work Environment: Remote work with flexible hours and unlimited PTO. • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan to secure your future. • Parental Leave: 8 weeks at 100% regardless of state. • Company Retreats: Annual company summit trips. • Home Office Budget: $1,000 per year for home office improvements.