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Engineering Manager - SmartDesk

United States

Sponsorship not specified$151k-$202kDetected 21 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonC#ReactNext.jsExpressAWSLLMsCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • As a strategic technical leader, you'll transform emerging AI capabilities into reliable, impactful products that solve complex communication and workflow challenges.
  • Shape the technical vision and strategy for SmartDesk, balancing rapid innovation with robust engineering principles
  • Make critical architectural decisions that balance speed, quality, and long-term system flexibility

Responsibilities

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed to support the team and business goals.
  • Empower a high-performing engineering team to deliver exceptional technical solutions and drive meaningful business impact
  • Drive product development through close collaboration with product, data, and applied AI teams

Requirements

  • Strong proficiency in Python, with comfort working across diverse technology stacks (React, C#)
  • Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
  • Experience with modern AI development tools and frameworks

Skills

  • LLMs and Generative AI frameworks

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this position in the United States is $151,275 to $201,700.

Benefits

  • Demonstrated success in establishing technical vision and driving measurable outcomes
  • The total compensation package for this position may also include a performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Company info

  • Lead end-to-end team management, from recruiting top talent to mentoring and supporting career growth
  • Contribute to engineering-wide initiatives and help evolve Playlist's technical capabilities
  • Establish clear goals, prioritize resources, and guide team execution through complex, ambiguous challenges
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience leading teams of 6+ members
  • Proven track record of designing and scaling AI-powered SaaS products in B2B2C environments
  • Deep expertise in transforming AI capabilities into production-ready, reliable systems
  • At Playlist, life's richest moments happen when people step away from screens to move, connect, explore, and play.
  • We're building the definitive platform for intentional living, connecting people with inspiring experiences in fitness, wellness, and beyond.
  • With popular brands like Mindbody and ClassPass, Playlist empowers businesses and individuals, making it effortless for aspirations to become actions.
  • Join us in reshaping technology's role to foster meaningful, real-world connections.
  • The Role You'll Play
  • At the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world business solutions, your role as an Engineering Manager for the SmartDesk product, you will lead an engineering team in building an innovative AI-powered front desk assistant for wellness businesses.
  • Experience You Bring
  • Passion for building diverse, high-performing engineering teams
  • Technologies We Use
  • Python
  • TypeScript / JavaScript / React / Next.js Pay Transparency
  • It is Playlist's intent to pay all Team Members competitive wages and salaries that are motivational, fair and equitable.
  • The goal of Playlist's compensation program is to be transparent, attract potential employees, meet the needs of all current employees, and encourage Team Members to stay with our organization.
  • Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

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