Senior Engineering Manager - AI Platform (f/m/d) at Contentful

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in technical leadership, specifically managing software/platform engineering teams; direct experience building platform products and infrastructure at scale
  • Proven track record delivering high-quality software and platform capabilities for internal and external customers
  • Deep engineering background including cloud architectures, containerization, and scalable APIs
  • Demonstrated ability to abstract complex AI technologies (LLMs, RAG, integrations) into usable, compliant, and extensible platform features
  • Strategic, data-driven thinking in translating business requirements into effective technical execution
  • Advanced stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience embedding governance, compliance, and privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, AI transparency requirements) within development practices
  • Outcome-oriented and pragmatic; focused on delivering tangible business impact and customer value
  • Entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable with ambiguity and change
  • Commitment to professional development and team growth
  • Excellent communication skills aligning diverse stakeholders
  • [Bonus] Experience in content management, digital experience platforms, or integrating AI/ML solutions into SaaS platforms
  • [Bonus] Understanding of AI ethics, bias mitigation, and responsible AI practices

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams focused on core AI platform capabilities
  • Set and maintain a technical vision for scalable, developer-friendly tools that empower feature teams to rapidly and reliably build and integrate AI-powered solutions
  • Drive initiatives around modular AI actions, streaming support, observability, and traceability, ensuring compliance with AI content authenticity and regulatory requirements (such as EU AI Act and GDPR)
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering leaders to align strategic roadmaps and deliver measurable business value
  • Ensure AI capabilities (agentic frameworks and LLM platforms) are secure, governed, reliable, and intuitive
  • Serve as a consultant and enabler for product teams by delivering reusable, well-documented AI platform components and guiding adoption
  • Recruit, mentor, and coach team members to foster technical and leadership growth
  • Guide teams through the full lifecycle: discovery, design, implementation, scaling, and continuous improvement
  • Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, helping shape Contentful’s long-term AI strategy
  • Promote responsible AI development practices, including ethics, bias mitigation, and privacy
  • Monitor market and technology trends, evaluating emerging tools and methodologies

Skills

AI Platform
LLMs
Agentic Frameworks
Observability
Traceability
Streaming Support
GDPR
EU AI Act
Platform Engineering

Contentful

Digital content management platform for businesses

About Contentful

Contentful offers a platform for digital content management that enables businesses to create, manage, and deliver content without coding. Its content management system (CMS) is designed for teams to streamline their content production and maintain a consistent experience across various brands and channels. Unlike competitors, Contentful operates on a freemium model, providing free access to basic features while charging for advanced capabilities. The company's goal is to empower businesses to effectively manage their digital content at scale.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$324.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_FCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Stock Options
Fertility Treatment Support
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Emerging CMS platforms with lower costs threaten Contentful's market share.
Integration challenges from the Ninetailed acquisition could disrupt operations.
The freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert to paid plans.

Differentiation

Contentful offers a composable content platform for digital-first businesses.
The platform integrates seamlessly with hundreds of tools through open APIs.
Contentful's CMS allows content management without needing to write code.

Upsides

Contentful's acquisition of Ninetailed enhances its AI-driven content personalization capabilities.
Partnerships with Vercel and SAP expand Contentful's integration and market reach.
The rise of generative AI tools presents opportunities for Contentful's platform enhancement.

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