Chalk · 1 day ago
Software Engineering Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChalk is a company focused on building a data platform for machine learning applications. They are seeking a founding Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in developing their platform for real-time inference at scale, while shaping the technical architecture and engineering culture.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine LearningProductivity ToolsSoftware
Hiring Manager
David Carlisle
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers building Chalk's data platform
Partner with the founding team to define and execute our technical roadmap
Lead with a player-coach mindset — jumping into the code whenever needed
Establish engineering processes that enable high velocity without sacrificing quality
Work directly with customers to understand requirements and ensure Chalk's platform solves real-world ML challenges
Shape Chalk's engineering culture as we grow — you'll help us nurture top talent
Qualification
Required
5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years of technical leadership
Previous experience at an early-stage startup
Experience building production ML systems or data infrastructure
Strong programming skills and systems thinking — you understand how things work under the hood
Ability to lead technical teams while still enjoying hands-on work
Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business contexts
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time
Preferred
Experience with Rust or distributed systems
Experience with query planners or compilers
Experience implementing data infrastructure or PaaS-like software
Experience scaling engineering teams in high-growth environments
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA
Expert Healthcare Guidance
Retirement savings
15 company holidays each year
15 days of personal time off each year
Flex Commuter Benefits
Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.
Staying late? Dinner is on us
Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk
Company
Chalk
Chalk is a data platform for AI inference that provides the infrastructure needed to operationalize machine learning and AI.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$60.34MKey Investors
Felicis
2025-05-28Series A· $50M
2023-12-12Seed· $10M
2023-02-13Seed· $0.34M
Leadership Team
Alexandra Lee Kane
VP Revenue and NY Site Lead
Recent News
General Catalyst
2025-12-15
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2025-06-01
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