Pelago · 19 hours ago
Engineering Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$215K/yr - $225K/yrPelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management, providing personalized solutions for members seeking to overcome substance use challenges. The Engineering Manager will lead a high-performing team to build AI-native products that improve outcomes for individuals facing substance use issues.
HealthcareWellnessHealth CareMedicalmHealthRehabilitation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own meaningful problem spaces end-to-end, from discovery through delivery and iteration
Design and evolve systems that support safe, scalable, AI-augmented development
Use data and experimentation to validate whether solutions actually work
Collaborate cross-functionally to balance member impact, clinical constraints, and technical tradeoffs
Shape how we work—our tools, processes, and culture
Lead and grow a high-autonomy, high-accountability engineering team, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence
Lead from the front as a hands-on builder, pairing with engineers to prototype, debug, and deliver robust, user-facing product experiences
Drive end-to-end execution of AI initiatives, from rapid experimentation through secure, reliable production deployment with a high bar for quality and trust
Help grow and strengthen our NYC engineering presence while collaborating closely with our London team, serving as a culture carrier and talent magnet as Pelago scales globally
Shift the team from output to outcomes, framing ambiguous problem spaces, running fast learning loops, and ensuring work is measured by real member and business impact—not just shipped features
Set technical direction and raise engineering standards, focusing reviews and decision-making on architecture, system behavior, and long-term scalability rather than implementation minutiae
Champion an AI-native engineering culture, integrating modern AI tools (code generation, intelligent automation, AI-assisted testing) to accelerate velocity and dramatically increase team productivity
Qualification
Required
Experience leading one or more engineering teams with accountability for technical execution, delivery, and quality across architecture, development, and production in fast-paced environments where speed and quality both matter
Proven success guiding teams through the end-to-end delivery of complex, user-facing, AI-native products, from system design and technical decision-making through production and iteration
Demonstrated ability to hire, mentor, and develop engineers across multiple career stages, fostering high-performing teams with strong ownership and accountability
Strong technical judgment, with a track record of making sound tradeoffs around experimentation, technical debt, and long-term scalability
Deep experience partnering cross-functionally with Product, Design, Data, and Clinical to align technical execution with user, clinical, and business outcomes
Experience operating in high-growth, high-urgency environments, with a bias toward action, iteration, and forward momentum
Strong judgment balancing speed and quality in fast-moving product cycles with meaningful technical complexity
Benefits
Generous and meaningful equity package
Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
401k Plan
Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
Flexible working environment
Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
Wellness Reimbursement Program
Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care
Substance Use Support for employees and family members
Company
Pelago
Pelago is a virtual clinic that offers virtual substance use care for adults and teens.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$151.6MKey Investors
AtomicoAtomico,KinnevikOctopus Ventures
2024-03-28Series C· $58M
2022-07-01Series B· $15M
2021-07-19Series B· $64M
Leadership Team
Yusuf Sherwani
Co-Founder & CEO
Maroof Ahmed
COO and Co-founder
Recent News
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