Engineering Manager, Machine Learning
About this role
Accountabilities:
• Lead and scale multiple machine learning and data science teams delivering AI-driven and geospatial products.
• Define and drive technical direction while ensuring alignment with product strategy and long-term modeling needs.
• Oversee delivery of ML systems built on satellite imagery and large-scale geospatial datasets, balancing experimentation and production readiness.
• Build, coach, and develop high-performing teams through regular feedback, mentoring, and career development support.
• Partner closely with Product Managers to ensure technical decisions support both immediate delivery and future scalability.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and leadership teams to evolve ML practices, workflows, and delivery standards.
• Drive hiring and talent strategy to attract and retain top machine learning and data engineering talent.
• Ensure teams operate efficiently, collaboratively, and with strong ownership of outcomes and execution quality.
Requirements:
• 8+ years of experience building machine learning or data-driven systems.
• At least 3+ years of experience managing ML engineers or data science teams.
• Strong technical background in machine learning, data systems, or applied AI, with ability to guide technical decisions.
• Experience working with Python-based ML workflows and collaborating closely with data scientists and engineers.
• Proven leadership experience in high-growth startup or scale-up environments.
• Strong coaching and people management skills with experience developing engineering talent.
• Ability to operate in cross-functional environments with Product, Design, and Engineering stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align teams and influence technical direction.
• Product mindset with ability to connect technical work to measurable business and product impact.
• Passion for learning and staying current with advancements in ML and AI technologies.
• Interest in climate-related challenges and technology-driven environmental impact is highly valued.
Benefits:
• Competitive location-based salary and benefits package
• Flexible, remote-first work environment with high autonomy
• Home office stipend and coworking support
• Learning and development budget to support professional growth
• Collaborative and inclusive team culture grounded in trust and transparency
• Opportunity to contribute to mission-driven work focused on climate resilience and wildfire prevention
• Regular in-person team gatherings and optional collaboration meetups
• Strong focus on work-life balance and flexible scheduling
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