Software Engineering Manager, Autonomous

Magical • San Francisco, CA

11h • Hybrid

About The Position

As our Engineering Manager on our Autonomous team, you will lead and scale a high-calibre team of engineers dedicated to defining the future of AI agent development, pushing the boundaries of AI and backend systems. You are deeply passionate about the craft of management and find genuine fulfillment in helping engineers grow their careers. You bring the technical credibility required to navigate complex architectural discussions and translate deep technical challenges into clear business strategies. In this role, you will serve as the essential bridge between product vision and technical execution. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week in our San Francisco office.

Requirements

• Have a proven track record of leading and scaling engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Possess the technical background necessary to critically evaluate complex trade-offs and provide strategic direction on complex system designs
• Experience navigating the balance between long-term technical health and the immediate needs of a rapidly evolving product
• Embody a servant-leadership philosophy, with a primary focus on the success of the team and individual growth
• High degree of agency: you thrive in ambiguity and proactively improve processes or solve bottlenecks without much outside input
• Strong business acumen and a genuine interest in how technical decisions impact the customer and the company's success

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience building AI-powered products or developer tools
• A sharp eye for design and product quality
• Experience with real-time interfaces, data visualization, or collaborative editing
• Understanding of agent systems, LLMs, or evaluation frameworks
• Track record of building products that balance power and simplicity

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical roadmap for the Autonomous team, translating architectural complexity into clear product strategies
• Mentor a diverse group of engineers, ranging from product-focused builders to specialized Staff Engineers, and actively support their professional growth
• Partner closely with Product and Design to ensure our agent-building tools remain intuitive while supporting deep technical capabilities
• Champion a "show > tell" culture by ensuring the team ships rapidly and maintains a high bar for both technical stability and user experience
• Clear technical and operational roadblocks to ensure the team operates with high agency and clarity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed