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Sift · 1 day ago

Software Engineering Manager

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$170K/yr - $250K/yr

7+ years exp

Sift is redefining how modern machines are built, tested, and operated. They are seeking a hands-on engineering manager to lead and scale their engineering team, drive technical execution of the product roadmap, and ensure engineering practices are solid and scalable.

Machine LearningSaaSSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers, accelerate their growth by providing thoughtful feedback and technical mentorship, and effectively manage their performance

Collaborate with go-to-market, product, and engineering to build and champion a long-term technical roadmap that reduces the operational burden, ensures scalability, and mitigates risk

Work closely with customers, including hardware engineers, to understand their problems and find efficient solutions

Drive execution, ensuring high-quality projects are delivered on time and aligned with company goals

Establish and refine engineering processes, including code reviews, sprint planning, and post-mortems, that increase velocity, maintain product quality, and ensure high technical standards

Track and report key engineering metrics (e.g., error rates, shipping velocity) to ensure continuous improvement and efficient execution

Contribute to the codebase, working on high-impact features and helping solve critical technical challenges

Qualification

Software engineeringDistributed systemsTeam managementTechnical mentorshipB2B SaaS experienceGo programmingPython programmingData processingRelational databasesNon-relational databasesDevOps principlesCode reviewsSprint planningTechnical discussionsPerformance management

Required

7+ years of experience in software engineering, preferably B2B SaaS, with at least 2 years of experience leading engineering efforts from analyzing requirements to scoping, shipping, and operating in production

Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, math, physics, or STEM discipline

Strong experience designing and building large-scale, distributed systems or web applications using Go, Python, or an equivalent language

Deep systems background and value technical excellence. You deliver well-engineered and durable solutions, leading technical discussions, design, and code reviews

A demonstrated track record of successful mentorship and accelerating reports growth, being an effective multiplier for the team

Proven ability to balance hands-on development with team management

U.S. Person Required: Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual such as an asylee or refugee in compliance with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) / EAR (Export Administration Regulations) regulations