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Scale AI · 2 weeks ago

Engineering Manager, Public Sector

Scale AI is a rapidly growing company focused on developing AI systems for critical national security and public sector missions. They are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers in building core products and infrastructure for government agencies, while ensuring compliance with federal requirements.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Recruit a high-performing engineering team
Drive engineering productivity. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership to a team of engineers working on Generative AI projects
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and execute strategic roadmap
Navigate and deliver outcomes while navigating through complex public sector compliance requirements and frameworks
Design and implement scalable backend systems for Federal customers, leveraging Scale's modern and cloud-native AI infrastructure
Develop distributed systems, data-intensive applications, and machine learning infrastructure to enable real impact for mission owners
Build robust and reliable backend systems that can serve as standalone products, empowering customers to accelerate their own AI ambitions
Participate actively in customer engagements, working closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions
Contribute to the platform roadmap and product strategy for Scale AI's Federal business, playing a key role in shaping the future direction of our offerings
Have or ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Qualification

Engineering managementSoftware developmentMachine learningCloud-native technologiesGenerative AIData engineeringFull stack developmentCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsMentoring

Required

Must be able to commute to office four times per week
5+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation
2+ years of prior engineering management or equivalent experience and has managed an engineering team
Have extensive experience in software development
Experience scaling products at hyper-growth startups
Excitement to work with AI technologies and their applications for the public sector
Extremely strong track record as an individual contributor
Show a track record of mentoring and leading teams in successful projects
Possess excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Have or ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred

TS/SCI Clearance
Deep technical knowledge of Software Development, willing to get deep into the weeds to solve problems alongside the team
Have experience with AI platforms and technologies, including generative models and LLMs
Have previous experience in government or government facing technology roles
Experience with cloud-native technologies, full stack development, data engineering, and ml ops infrastructure

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
Commuter stipend

Company

Scale AI

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Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$15.9B
Key Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B

Leadership Team

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Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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