Engineering Manager (AI, C#)

About the Role

Step into the future with our game-changing startup!  We're pushing the boundaries of mixed reality and AI. Using the Apple Vision Pro headset, we're crafting a new kind of interactive mixed-reality experience.  What we’re building is not a traditional game, but uses elements of what typically goes into a game, including art, animation, AI / ML, and user interaction. Our goal is to create an engaging and emotionally uplifting experience.  Our product will be an example of the successful deployment of Affective AI.

We have an experienced leadership team and excellent technical contributors.  

What are we missing? A person like you. As our Engineering Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the operational excellence of our engineering team of 20 talented members across 3 time zones. Your role is pivotal in managing the 'how' of our engineering processes, focusing on the methodologies, team dynamics, and best practices that enable our engineers to excel.

If you’re excited by our mission, and if you share our love for mixed reality and Affective AI, then let's chat.  Together, we’ll be able to bring a new kind of mixed-reality experience to life.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership: 

• Lead the operational aspects of the engineering team, encompassing AI, front-end, back-end, quality assurance, and web development. Concentrate on refining methodologies, processes, tools, and enhancing the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Coordinate with project leads to identify challenges, mitigate risks, and devise solutions, ensuring success across multiple projects.

Team Development: 

• Manage the professional development and growth of the engineering team. This includes providing feedback, mentoring, coaching, and providing career development guidance. 

Process Optimization: 

• Implement and oversee best practices in engineering processes, ensuring consistent standards and high-quality outputs.

Resource Management: 

• Efficiently hire, allocate and manage resources, including personnel and technology, to maximize productivity.

Collaboration and Communication: 

• Foster a collaborative environment and maintain effective communication channels within the team. 
• Collaborate with leads from cross-functional teams, including product, art, animation, and product operations, to align on project goals, prioritize tasks, and facilitate the delivery of high-quality products/services across multiple projects.
• Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical teams, effectively communicating complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Performance Management: 

• Regularly assess team performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to address challenges.