This is a Fully Remote Job About Our Client: The organization operates within the design and collaboration software industry, addressing the challenge of enabling teams to efficiently bring creative ideas to life. It provides a platform that supports workflows from brainstorming and prototyping to translating designs into code, facilitating real-time collaboration globally. The external platform team supports critical infrastructure components such as APIs and integrations used by millions, focusing on reliability and extensibility to empower both internal teams and customers. About the Opportunity: The MANAGER, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING - EXTERNAL PLATFORM leads a team of senior engineers responsible for developing and maintaining foundational infrastructure that supports the organization's fastest-growing products. This role focuses on ensuring platform reliability and extensibility, collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions that enhance design and code workflows. The position is key to amplifying the impact of engineering efforts and driving strategic platform outcomes. Responsibilities: Lead and support a team of engineers building critical infrastructure for AI-enabled products Define technical strategy in partnership with customers and internal leaders Manage project execution and deliverables Hire, coach, and develop senior and staff engineers Engage in technical decision-making to ensure platform robustness Foster an inclusive team culture through effective team-building and hiring Requirements: Minimum 3 years engineering management experience leading high-performing teams, preferably in AI platform contexts At least 8 years total engineering experience, ideally at the staff engineer level Experience managing platform teams with emphasis on reliability and extensibility Proven ability to mentor and grow engineering leaders Experience scaling engineering teams and organizational structures Pay Range and Compensation Package: Annual base salary range: $258,000—$376,000 USD Benefits & Perks: Health, dental, and vision coverage Retirement benefits with company contributions Paid maternity and paternity leave Paid time off including sick leave, holidays, and flexible PTO Parental leave and reproductive or family planning support Mental health and wellness benefits Additional benefits such as company recharge days and lifestyle spending accounts Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin. Note: TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.