January-posted 3 months ago
$225,000 - $300,000/Yr
Full-time • Senior
Menlo Park, CA
11-50 employees
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

January AI is seeking a hands-on Director of Engineering to lead our engineering efforts across both consumer and enterprise products. This person will manage and coach small teams of senior engineers while remaining actively involved in coding, architecture, and technical decision-making. They will own delivery, run sprints, and drive processes to ensure that teams meet commitments on time and at a high quality. This role requires someone equally comfortable managing teams and rolling up their sleeves to write production code. They'll be an important cross-functional partner, working closely with product, design, and business development. They'll also participate in customer demos and help translate business needs into technical solutions.

  • Lead and manage one or two engineering teams of senior ICs.
  • Own end-to-end delivery: driving sprint execution, process rigor, and meeting product and business commitments.
  • Set and uphold a high bar for engineering excellence, ensuring quality, reliability, and scalability.
  • Contribute hands-on as a technical leader: designing, coding, reviewing, and shipping production-grade software.
  • Coach, mentor, and grow team members to maximize performance and career growth.
  • Partner closely with product management, product design, and business development on planning, prioritization, and roadmaps.
  • Join customer demos and support enterprise engagements with technical expertise.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • 5+ years of engineering management experience, including leading senior ICs.
  • Proven track record in startup environments: navigating ambiguity, moving fast, and scaling teams.
  • Strong technical background with TypeScript, Python, and Cloud Infrastructure (AWS preferred).
  • Strong background in AI frameworks and techniques. You have built and productionized AI systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage delivery: sprint execution, process design, and accountability for timelines.
  • Experience working across functions-collaborating with Product, Design, and Business Development stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to represent engineering in internal planning and external customer conversations.
  • Track record of coaching and developing senior engineers. History of developing, coaching, and retaining senior engineers; recognized as a multiplier for talent.
  • Open to Sr. Engineering Manager role for the right candidate.
  • Competitive salary and equity packages
  • 401k with corporate matching
  • Health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
  • Commuter benefits
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