Zania · 4 weeks ago
Tech Lead Manager
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expZania is a company focused on transforming Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) through innovative AI solutions. The Tech Lead Manager will architect and lead the product development organization, fostering a high-performing team and driving execution in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)ComplianceCyber SecurityEnterprise Software
Responsibilities
Build and Lead a World-Class Team: Recruit, hire, and mentor A+ talent across all disciplines (Engineering, AI Research, PM, Design, Security). You will cultivate a high-performance culture defined by ownership, high standards, and a focus on growth
Drive Execution and Velocity: Own the operational cadence of the product development team. You will personally run sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure tight execution. You will implement and optimize lightweight processes that accelerate development without sacrificing quality, instilling a strong bias for action and an obsession with shipping
Provide Technical Leadership: Remain deeply technical and hands-on. You will guide critical architectural decisions, contribute to the codebase, and solve the hardest technical challenges alongside the team, ensuring we build scalable, secure, and reliable AI systems
Champion an AI-First Culture: Foster an environment where an 'AI-first' mindset is embedded in every part of the development process. You will encourage the rapid adoption of new tools and techniques that enhance productivity and innovation
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience with at least 3+ years of engineering management experience
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing, cross-functional product development teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Deep technical foundation as a strong engineer
Experience with AI/ML products
Proven track record of shipping high-quality products with exceptional speed and precision
World-Class organizational and communication skills
Ability to create clarity from ambiguity
Ability to align the entire organization around a vision
Ownership mentality with an intense focus on growth
Highly adaptable and able to learn and adopt new technologies quickly
Benefits
Flexible PTO policy.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Meals and snacks in the office
Relocation and immigration support
Company
Zania
Autonomous AI agents for Security Risk and Compliance
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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