Engineering Manager - AI Productivity Tools

Were a startup creating innovative AI-powered productivity tools, starting with a Chrome extension for working professionals. Were a small, energetic team seeking an experienced engineering leader. The Role: We need an Engineering Manager to lead and mentor our young engineering team, guiding product development and fostering a strong engineering culture. This is a hands-on role combining technical expertise with people leadership. What Youll Do: Lead & Mentor: Guide and develop junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team. Technical Oversight & Delivery: Oversee the design, development, and deployment of our AI tools, ensuring quality, scalability, and timely execution of the product roadmap. Hands-on Contribution & Collaboration: Actively participate in coding, design discussions, and work closely with product and design teams. Team Building: Help attract, interview, and onboard new engineering talent. Who You Are: Deep into AI: You love experimenting and building with AI/ML and see it has an integral part of the future of work. Experienced Leader: 5+ years in software development, with 1+ year in an engineering leadership/management role, ideally in a startup. Technical Expert: Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, modern frontend frameworks, Node.js, Python, Chrome Extension development, and cloud platforms. AI/ML experience is a plus. (Our current stack is mostly JS) Mentor & Communicator: Passionate about developing engineers, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Growth-Oriented & Hybrid Ready: Adaptable, eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, and comfortable with a hybrid (Bangalore HSR office/remote) work model. Why Join Us? Impact & Growth: Play a key role in an early-stage startup with significant growth opportunities. Innovation & Culture: Work on exciting AI products in a supportive, collaborative, and flexible hybrid environment. Mentorship : Directly shape and develop a talented young team. Ready to build the future of productivity? Apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your leadership philosophy.