*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.