*Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.
What You’ll Do
- Oversee the design, implementation, deployment, and operations of projects related to our cloud orchestration services
- Hire and grow a talented team of senior and staff level software engineers
- Lead projects from concept through production release, support, and maintenance
- Collaborate with fellow Engineering Managers and leadership to align your team’s work with company goals and customer needs
- Implement and support engineering best practices within the team (including code reviews, testing, etc) and drive operational excellence
- Assist the support team in resolving escalated technical issues
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth
You
- BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- At least two years of engineering management experience, especially in a related application area, or experience in a Tech Lead role with a strong desire to grow into a management position
- At least seven years of software engineering or individual contributor experience, including at least two years of experience in Python, with significant exposure to designing, building, and maintaining large-scale, high-performance distributed systems
- Demonstrated experience managing teams in a high-growth startup environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills, with a track record of successfully driving projects to completion
- Deep understanding of software and hardware concepts, including Linux kernel internals, systems programming, networking, storage, database systems, security
- Expertise in modern containerization and virtualization technologies, e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, KVM
Nice to Have
- Prior experience as a co-founder or early-stage startup team member
- Experience in the machine learning or computer hardware industry
- Proven track record of designing and implementing large scale cloud systems
- Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and performance optimization techniques
Salary Range Information
Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $190,000 - $270,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.
