Job description

Career Renew recruits for one of its clients an Engineering Manager - AI - this is a remote US-based role.

We are at the forefront of the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and entertainment, offering innovative solutions and immersive experiences to our users. Our flagship product is an AI character studio that allows users to create, interact with, and share AI characters which have varying skills - from seeing everything on your screen to interacting with these characters in AR/VR. Our users believe we are the best in class product in the category, we have been growing steadily and now it's time to 100x our growth.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee a talented team of engineers focused on developing high-quality software products that meet the demands of our users. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team, while also working closely with cross-functional partners to align technical solutions with business objectives. Your leadership will empower your team to embrace challenges, innovate, and deliver impactful products in a fast-paced startup environment. You will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of our projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring that we adhere to best practices and industry standards. If you have a passion for AI, a desire to lead and inspire others, and are looking to take the next step in your career in a company that values creativity and growth, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

As an integral part of our worldwide engineering team you will lead by example and be a hands on developer.
Research, evaluate, and integrate latest technologies in the AI, Crypto, and Productivity/Entertainment space.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers in developing software products that align with the company's strategic goals.
Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.
Implement best practices in software development to enhance code quality and team efficiency.
Manage project timelines and deliverables, ensuring on-time and on-budget completions.
Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the engineering team.
Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
Identify and address technical challenges and bottlenecks, facilitating effective problem-solving.
This is an equity position, and as part owner of the company you will help drive our growth, and take ownership of the products.

Requirements

Proven experience in software development and engineering management roles, particularly in a startup environment.

Demonstrable skills in both Backend and Frontend development at large scale, such as React, Tailwind, Node, Redis, MongoDB, and Docker.

Strong proficiency in AI LLM Inference, Stable Diffusion, and AI Model fine-tuning & Strong proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, Go, and Rust.

Proven experience in shipping products.

Benefits