GenAI Engineering Manager
TuringSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of engineering management experience, ideally in high-growth tech environments with direct customer engagement
- A strong engineering background and a track record of leading technical teams to deliver impactful products
- Hands-on experience building or deploying AI-powered systems, with an understanding of how model behavior shapes user experience
- A deep interest in Generative AI and a belief in its potential to transform enterprise workflows
- Proven ability to make fast, sound decisions in high-pressure or ambiguous situations
- The leadership presence to earn trust
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of forward deployed engineers supporting enterprise GenAI initiatives
- Set clear technical direction and foster a culture of ownership, speed, and trust
- Work hands-on with customers to deeply understand and solve complex business and technical challenges
- Scope, deliver, and guide the adoption of solutions by embedding directly with customer teams
- Make smart tradeoffs between speed, scope, reusability, and bespoke solutions
- Drive technical decisions and help the team navigate system integrations and architecture choices
- Shape the product roadmap by translating customer needs into scalable platform improvements
- Build internal tooling and shared capabilities to accelerate delivery across diverse use cases
- Collaborate across engineering, product, and customer teams to streamline execution and reduce friction
- Ensure fast, high-quality delivery of features, experiments, and customer launches
- Provide strategic clarity to your team and attract, hire, and retain world-class engineering talent
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this role remote or does it require being in Europe?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities of this Engineering Manager role?
You will lead, mentor, and grow a team of forward deployed engineers, set technical direction, work hands-on with customers to solve challenges, scope and deliver solutions, drive technical decisions, and shape the product roadmap.
What is the company culture like for this team?
The role emphasizes a customer-first mindset with deep customer empathy, practical problem-solving, ownership, speed, trust, and operational excellence in a fast-moving environment.
What salary or compensation is offered for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager role?
Ideal candidates are technical and strategic leaders excited by GenAI innovation, passionate about solving real-world problems, with experience leading teams in customer-facing environments to deliver production solutions.
Scale AI
AI platform for data and models
About Scale AI
Scale AI provides a platform that helps businesses develop AI applications by utilizing their enterprise data to customize generative models. The platform includes tools for collecting, curating, and annotating data, as well as features for evaluating and optimizing models. Scale works with a variety of clients, including major tech companies like Microsoft and Meta, government agencies such as the U.S. Army and Airforce, and startups like Brex and OpenSea. What sets Scale apart from its competitors is its comprehensive suite of tools and services that focus on safely unlocking the value of AI. The company's goal is to enhance the performance of advanced language models and generative models, making AI more accessible and effective for its clients.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$1,558.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage - Our health plans give you the flexibility to select the right coverage for you and eligible family members through a variety of plan options.
Easy to use 401(K) - Plan and invest for the future with a 401(k) via Guideline. Scale’s 401(k) plan provides you an opportunity to defer compensation for your long-term savings.
Wellness Fund - We care about the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of all Scaliens. Our $100/month wellness stipend can be used for gym memberships, acupuncture, meditation apps, and so much more.
Virtual Social Activities - Being remote has not stopped us from hosting fun virtual events. From trivia night to candle making, we ensure employees are fostering connections & building strong relationships.
Learning & Development - We know how important career growth is for Scaliens, so we offer a $500/year L&D stipend to help support continued development throughout your journey.
Flexible hours allow you to work when you are most productive. You can work with your manager to best plan your daily work schedule.
Generous Paid Time Off - Enjoy time to travel or plan a staycation. We encourage employees to take time off to recharge and prevent burnout. We have a flexible PTO policy where each employee is afforded the flexibility to take planned time-off as needed.
Commuter Benefits - Set aside pre-tax dollars to use on qualified transportation expenses to help ease your commute.
Parental Leave - Balancing work and family is essential, and Scale understands the importance of having adequate leave policies in place to promote a healthy home and work life.
Risks
Legal issues over labor practices could harm Scale AI's reputation and financial standing.
Controversial stance on DEI may deter potential talent and partnerships, affecting growth.
Expansion in San Francisco could increase operational costs amid uncertain economic conditions.
Differentiation
Scale AI offers comprehensive data annotation for AI, unlike competitors focusing on single modalities.
The platform supports diverse clients, from tech giants to government agencies, enhancing its versatility.
Scale AI's commitment to AI safety initiatives sets it apart in responsible AI development.
Upsides
Growing demand for AI data annotation boosts Scale AI's market potential and client base.
Expansion into defense applications opens new revenue streams and strategic partnerships.
Partnerships with AI safety organizations enhance Scale AI's reputation as a responsible AI leader.
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