You will manage a team of 4 to 6 engineers focused on integrating our design platform into major AI ecosystems. This is a hands-on leadership position where you will contribute to the codebase while guiding technical strategy and mentoring your team.
Key facts
- Location: Sydney, au
- Engagement: Full-time
- Team: Distribution
What you'll do
- Manage and mentor a team of 4 to 6 engineers focused on API and MCP development.
- Write production code and participate in technical delivery alongside your team.
- Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps and balance technical quality with speed.
- Build and maintain connectors for platforms including OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, Microsoft, and Amazon.
- Engage with external enterprise partners to refine integration quality and develop new capabilities.
- Influence technical strategy across the broader engineering organization.
Requirements
- Proven experience leading engineering teams of at least 4 people in a product-focused setting.
- Robust hands-on programming skills with experience in Java for backend microservices and TypeScript or React for frontend.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated product sense and understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
- Clear communication skills for working with internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
- Genuine interest in AI, LLMs, and the evolving landscape of developer tools.
Nice to have
- Experience developing or managing public APIs and developer platforms.
- Familiarity with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), AI agents, or LLM tool-use patterns.
- Background in technical integrations with external enterprise partners.
- Experience with AWS.
- Benefits include equity packages, inclusive parental leave, and an annual Vibe and Thrive allowance.
- Flexible leave options are available.
- Interviews are conducted virtually.
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📌 Engineering Manager (BE) (City of Sydney)
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