Chalk · 7 hours ago
Engineering Manager
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expChalk is building a data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers to develop this platform for real-time inference at scale while collaborating with the founding team to shape the technical roadmap.
AnalyticsBig DataEducationPersonalization
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers building Chalk's data platform
Partner with the founding team to define and execute our technical roadmap
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
Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business contexts
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
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 helps K-12 schools to act on real-time academic insights from curriculum and instruction
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.46MKey Investors
Dreamit VenturesVelocity
2022-05-04Acquired
2020-10-01Series Unknown
2016-09-13Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Ryan McKay Fleming
Chief Operating Officer
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