Senior Engineering Manager, AI Runtime

Welcome to Planet. We harness the power of space to enhance life on Earth.As the architects of the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, Planet provides an unparalleled dataset of empirical insights through a groundbreaking cloud-based platform. Our services cater to pivotal sectors including commercial, environmental, and humanitarian domains, merging our identity as both a space and data company.Our clients worldwide leverage Planet’s data to innovate technologies, boost revenue, facilitate research, and tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.At Planet, we manage every aspect of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, creating an inspiring workplace filled with specialists from diverse fields.We prioritize a people-centric culture and community, continuously evolving to place our team members first while preparing for our company's growth. Join us in transforming how the world perceives itself through our innovative mission.With a global workforce, our team operates remotely and from various offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.About the Role:At Planet, our mission is to capture daily images of the entire planet, rendering global changes visible, accessible, and actionable. We stand at a pivotal moment, transforming groundbreaking AI research into a delivery-oriented enterprise product. To this end, we are establishing a dedicated product group to launch the AI Geospatial Assistant, revolutionizing the way our customers interact with global imagery to address critical challenges in forensics and daily change detection.Our objective is to render complex insights user-friendly through an intuitive interface that requires no prior training. Operating with a startup mentality, our team emphasizes rapid learning and customer-driven success criteria, swiftly advancing from private alpha to general availability.As the Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a dynamic team alongside your product partner throughout this exciting transition. You will manage a high-velocity group of engineers tasked with evolving geospatial AI capabilities into a robust, market-ready product. Your focus will be on operational excellence, defining success metrics, managing project scope, and ensuring our cutting-edge technology evolves into a reliable tool that offers a sustainable competitive edge for our clients.This is a full-time, hybrid role, requiring in-office work at our San Francisco location three days a week.

Join Us in Combating the Escalating Wildfire Crisis with Cutting-Edge AI and IoT Solutions!Every second is crucial in wildfire response. As climate change intensifies wildfires with prolonged seasons, drier fuels, and swifter winds, the speed at which new ignitions spread poses a greater threat to communities. Currently, wildfires are primarily reported by bystanders through 911 calls, leading to delays of hours in detecting, confirming, and responding to fires. To protect lives and property, fire authorities require a more efficient method for fire detection and confirmation.About Pano AI: We are a rapidly growing, hybrid-remote startup based in San Francisco, consisting of over 150 dedicated professionals. Pano AI is at the forefront of early wildfire detection technology, empowering fire professionals to respond swiftly and safely with the right tools, timely insights, and improved coordination. Our platform integrates advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence, offering an intuitive web-based interface. By utilizing a network of ultra-high-definition 360-degree cameras installed at strategic locations, along with satellite and other data feeds, we provide real-time situational awareness of threats in a given area, delivering immediate and actionable intelligence.Pano AI is recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! Additionally, MIT Technology Review has identified us as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024, and Fast Company included us in their list of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in AI of 2023. We've been featured in leading publications like the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg. Join us in making a difference!

Welcome to Planet Labs. We are dedicated to leveraging space technology to enhance life on Earth.As the architects of the largest constellation of imaging satellites ever created, Planet Labs provides an unparalleled dataset of empirical information through our innovative cloud-based platform. Our impact spans commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors, merging our identity as both a space and data company.Our data empowers customers globally to innovate, drive revenue, conduct research, and tackle the most pressing challenges our world faces.At Planet, we manage every aspect of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, fostering a dynamic environment filled with experts from diverse fields.We prioritize a people-first approach in our corporate culture and community, striving for continuous improvement to support our team members and prepare for future growth. Join us at Planet Labs and contribute to our mission of transforming global perspectives.With a global workforce, our employees work remotely from locations including San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.About the Role:Planet Labs aims to capture daily images of the entire world, making significant global changes visible, accessible, and actionable. We are at a pivotal moment, transitioning from extensive AI research to a focused delivery model. To facilitate this, we are establishing a new product group dedicated to launching an AI Geospatial Assistant that will revolutionize how our customers utilize global imagery to address critical challenges in forensics and daily change detection.Our objective is to simplify complex insights through an intuitive interface, requiring no user training. Operating with a startup mentality, our team emphasizes rapid learning and customer-driven milestones to efficiently progress from private alpha to general availability.As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing the backend systems that will bring our AI Geospatial Assistant to fruition. While our research teams focus on creating core models, you will be tasked with the 'last mile' of delivery, designing high-throughput backend services, scaling our systems, and ensuring that our workflows operate swiftly, reliably, and cost-effectively on a global scale.This position is full-time and hybrid, requiring you to work from our San Francisco office three days a week.

Join DoorDash Labs as a GeoSpatial Engineer, where you'll innovate at the crossroads of software engineering and robotics. Utilize your expertise to analyze complex 3D environments, scale our data infrastructure, and visualize vital map data for our fleet operations. If you're passionate about enhancing logistics through cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you!

About UsFurtherAI is at the forefront of revolutionizing the insurance sector with our cutting-edge AI agents, catering to a trillion-dollar industry ripe for innovation.Having secured over $30M from esteemed investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Nexus, South Park Commons, and Converge, we have achieved an impressive 10x revenue growth this year. Our clientele includes some of the most prestigious names in insurance, including a recent partnership with one of the top five insurance companies globally. Our team is a blend of deep AI knowledge and exceptional entrepreneurial experience.We are in search of a talented AI Engineer to join our agent team and contribute to the evolution of our products.

About Retell AIAt Retell AI, we are pioneering the future of call centers through innovative voice AI technology. Our cutting-edge solutions are transforming how companies engage with customers.In just 18 months since our inception, we've empowered thousands of businesses with our AI voice agents that efficiently manage sales, support, and logistics calls, significantly reducing the need for large teams of human agents. Supported by industry-leading investors including Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've grown our annual recurring revenue from $5M to an impressive $36M while expanding our team from 5 to 20 talented individuals since 2025.Our ambitious vision for 2026 is to develop a state-of-the-art customer experience platform where entire contact centers are driven by AI. Unlike basic automation requiring constant human oversight, we’re engineering intelligent AI “workers” capable of serving as frontline agents, quality assurance analysts, and managerial roles, all while optimizing customer interactions continuously.We are rapidly expanding and seeking driven builders who thrive on solving complex technical challenges, act decisively, and wish to make a tangible impact in one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups.Join us in shaping the future!Recognized as a top 50 AI application in the a16z list: https://tinyurl.com/5853dt2xRanked #4 in Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors of 2025: https://www.brex.com/journal/brex-benchmark-december-2025Featured among the top startups on: https://leanaileaderboard.com/

Join OpenAI as a Manager of AI Deployment Engineering for our Codex team. In this pivotal role, you will lead initiatives to deploy cutting-edge AI technologies, ensuring efficient integration and transformative impact across various platforms. Your expertise will drive the development of innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and streamline operations.

About HandshakeHandshake serves as the premier career network tailored for the burgeoning AI economy. Trusted by 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, and a million employers—including every Fortune 50 company—Handshake is pivotal in facilitating career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training roles to internships and full-time positions. Our unique value proposition has led to exceptional growth, with our Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) projected to triple by 2025.Why You Should Join Handshake Now:Influence the evolution of careers within the AI economy on a global scale, making a tangible impact for your community.Collaborate with elite AI labs, Fortune 500 partners, and leading educational institutions.Join a team led by professionals from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others.Contribute to building a rapidly expanding business projected to generate billions in revenue.About the RoleThe Senior Engineering Manager at Handshake AI will oversee a vital product and platform engineering team responsible for developing systems that seamlessly integrate human expertise into AI development workflows. This team manages essential infrastructure that links talent networks, data operations, and research requirements into scalable, reliable, and high-quality platforms. You will play a pivotal role at the crossroads of engineering, product, and operations, ensuring our systems can accommodate rapid growth, intricate workflows, and cutting-edge AI partners. You will lead a team of approximately 9 engineers and will be expected to expand leadership capacity, including managing another engineering manager, as we scale.Location: San Francisco, CA. This position requires in-office attendance, 5 days/week (no remote or hybrid options).Your ResponsibilitiesLead, recruit, and nurture a high-performing engineering team focused on developing core product and platform infrastructure.Define and execute the roadmap in close collaboration with Product, Research, and Operations teams.Drive the architectural and technical strategy for scalable, reliable, and extensible systems.Develop modular platforms that facilitate quick launches for new domains, workflows, and partners.Enhance engineering standards across reliability, observability, performance, and data integrity.Cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.

Join Asana as a Senior Engineering Manager focused on AI Agents, where you will lead the development of innovative AI solutions.As a pivotal member of our engineering team, you will collaborate with cross-functional groups to design and implement cutting-edge AI technologies. Your leadership will guide a team of talented engineers in creating intelligent systems that enhance user experience and drive productivity.

About Matter IntelligenceMatter Intelligence is at the forefront of Vision AI innovation, developing a groundbreaking sensor capable of interpreting molecular chemistry, temperature, and 3D shapes, all powered by an advanced Large World Model. This revolutionary system not only captures visual data but comprehensively understands the nuances behind each pixel. We call it Superintelligent Vision.Join a remarkable team with a proven track record, having delivered technologies to NASA/JPL for Mars missions, co-founding and building infrastructure for OpenAI, crafting state-of-the-art sensors for U.S. Defense, and developing pivotal algorithms for spectral and 3D imaging. Together, we are laying the groundwork for the next generation of vision and intelligence in our physical world.About the RoleWe are seeking a passionate Junior Geospatial Data Scientist to design and sustain processing pipelines and algorithms that convert our satellite's raw hyperspectral imagery into high-quality scientific data products. This role is not solely research-oriented; you will be responsible for writing production-level code that operates at scale, and a solid understanding of the mathematics and physics behind each pipeline component is essential.In collaboration with experienced remote sensing scientists and software engineers, you will execute radiometric corrections, atmospheric compensation, spectral analysis algorithms, and geospatial data transformations. If you have the ability to derive a reflectance equation on a whiteboard and seamlessly translate it into a clean, tested Python module, this opportunity is perfect for you.

About Fractional AIAt Fractional AI, we specialize in creating tailored generative AI software that revolutionizes businesses.In today’s landscape, C-suite executives across the nation are striving to bridge the divide between theoretical AI and practical application. We facilitate this transition with our outstanding engineering talent and bespoke end-to-end AI solutions. Explore some of our case studies to discover more about our impact.Joining Fractional AI means becoming part of a dynamic team located in San Francisco and NYC, working on innovative generative AI projects for leading companies, all within the atmosphere of an engineering-centric startup.About Bringing Your Own Engineering TeamWe understand that the right team can significantly amplify our capabilities, fostering collaboration and driving collective achievement. If you are part of an existing group of 2-5 engineers—perhaps you co-founded your own venture or have been affected by layoffs—we invite you to apply to join Fractional AI as a team.We will coordinate your interviews for the same day, and should we extend an offer, it will be to all team members simultaneously. Each of you will have the freedom to accept or decline individually, but we hope you will all join us, after which we will collaborate to identify initial projects at Fractional AI where you can work together.As a member of Fractional AI, you will take a pivotal role in developing and launching AI applications for our first clients—from comprehending customer requirements to deploying solutions in their environments—all while contributing to the evolution of our Engineering team and the broader culture at Fractional AI as we grow to over 100 engineers.

Saris AI develops advanced AI automation for the banking sector, with teams in San Francisco, Montreal, and Toronto. The company addresses large-scale automation challenges, focusing on long-context reasoning, integrating with legacy systems, and meeting strict compliance needs. Saris AI’s AI agents are already active in production, supporting real customer workflows as the business expands. Role overview The San Francisco engineering team is seeking an Engineering Manager. This leader will guide engineers through shifting priorities and frequent ambiguity. The position involves building and leading teams, managing projects from concept to launch, and ensuring the delivery of reliable software that powers AI-driven products. What you will do Build and lead engineering teams focused on automation and AI Oversee software projects from initial idea through production launch Adapt to changing requirements and priorities as the company grows Address the technical challenges unique to deploying software in AI systems Requirements Proven experience building and leading engineering teams History of delivering software projects from start to finish Comfort working in environments where priorities and requirements shift quickly Understanding of the complexities involved in AI-driven software deployment Location This role is based in San Francisco.

Join Retell AIAt Retell AI, we leverage first principles to revolutionize the call center experience through innovative voice AI technology.In just 18 months since our launch, our AI voice agents have been adopted by thousands of companies to manage sales, support, and logistics calls, significantly reducing the need for large teams of human agents. Supported by Y Combinator, Alt Capital, and other notable investors, we've achieved impressive growth, scaling from $5M to $36M ARR with a dedicated team of 20.Looking ahead to 2026, we aim to create a comprehensive AI-powered Customer Experience (CX) platform that transforms entire contact centers. Instead of simple automation requiring ongoing human oversight, we are developing intelligent AI "workers" that serve as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers — perpetually executing, monitoring, and enhancing customer interactions.We're experiencing rapid growth and are on the lookout for passionate innovators eager to tackle complex technical challenges, accelerate progress, and make a significant impact at one of the leading voice AI startups.Let’s build the future together.Ranked in the top 50 AI applications by a16z: https://tinyurl.com/5853dt2x#4 on Brex's Fast-Growing Software Vendors list for 2025: https://www.brex.com/journal/brex-benchmark-december-2025One of the top startups on: https://leanaileaderboard.com/

Responsibilities:Develop Our Product. Take ownership of software features that enhance our AI platform, empowering private market investors to analyze deals swiftly and accurately. This role requires you to actively engage in coding and delivering essential platform components from the ground up.Ensure Quality and Excellence. Establish and maintain coding standards, architectural guidelines, and review procedures; mentor fellow engineers. Co-cultivate a culture centered on practical, reliable, and test-driven development that swiftly meets business requirements.Scale for Growth. Assist in monitoring and scaling the architecture of our platform and its infrastructure.Collaborate Across Functions. Engage closely with product, security, and go-to-market teams to translate our strategic roadmap into actionable features and deliverables.

Join Affinity as a Senior AI Engineer and contribute to our cutting-edge AI platform. We are seeking a talented engineer passionate about artificial intelligence and its applications in real-world scenarios. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and enhance AI solutions that drive our business forward.

Join Our Team as a Senior Software EngineerAt Sprig, we are revolutionizing experience research by developing an AI-native successor to outdated survey tools like Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey. Our vision is to create a platform that is not only intelligent and fast but also seamlessly integrated into the product development process of modern teams.Our commitment is to simplify customer understanding, making it an ongoing and effortless endeavor. With Sprig, product teams gain clarity from insights rather than relying on guesses. We are pioneering a future where AI drives real-time insights, streamlines workflows, and enhances customer experiences.Leading companies such as Notion, Figma, and Coinbase trust Sprig to connect more intimately with their customers. As we approach $100 million in annual recurring revenue, we are expanding our innovative AI capabilities globally.If you thrive in dynamic environments and are excited about redefining a category, we would love to hear from you.Your RoleAs a member of Sprig's AI engineering group, you will play a crucial role in developing the technology that empowers UX researchers and product leaders to analyze customer behavior at scale. Our platform processes hundreds of millions of events daily, delivering AI-driven analysis that transforms raw data into actionable insights.You will be responsible for managing backend systems that facilitate this operation, including high-performance data pipelines, AI inference orchestration, and integrations that embed applied AI into Sprig's user experience. Your contributions will be vital in evolving the technical foundation that enables our customers to scale and operationalize AI-driven understanding.While our team collaborates across the entire stack, your focus will primarily be on backend and distributed systems, closely interfacing with applied AI infrastructure. You will work alongside engineers who prioritize thoughtful design, practical solutions, and impactful work, all while adhering to high standards of reliability, privacy, and correctness.This is a hybrid position requiring three days a week in our San Francisco office, conveniently located near Montgomery BART.

Join the Revolution at Retell AIRetell AI is pioneering the future of call centers through innovative voice AI, driven by first principles thinking.In just 18 months since our inception, we have empowered thousands of businesses with our AI voice agents, transforming how sales, support, and logistics calls are managed—previously requiring extensive human teams. Supported by prestigious investors such as Y Combinator and Alt Capital, we've rapidly scaled from $5M ARR to an impressive $36M ARR with a compact yet dynamic team of 20.Our ambition for 2026 is to create a revolutionary customer experience platform, where entire contact centers are powered by AI. Moving beyond basic automation, we aim to develop intelligent AI “workers” that serve as frontline agents, QA analysts, and managers, continuously enhancing customer interactions without the need for constant human oversight.As we expand, we are seeking passionate engineers who are eager to solve challenging technical problems, act swiftly, and make a significant impact in one of the fastest-growing voice AI startups. Let’s shape the future together.

fractional-ai is looking for a Senior or Staff Software Engineer to join the San Francisco office. This position centers on building advanced AI solutions with a team that values both technical depth and collaboration. Role overview This role focuses on designing and developing AI-driven systems. The work involves solving technical challenges and contributing to projects that push the boundaries of what AI can achieve. Collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders is a key part of daily responsibilities. Who will thrive Experienced engineers with a strong background in software development Those who enjoy working on complex technical problems Individuals who value teamwork and open communication Location This position is based in the San Francisco office.

Join Fieldguide as a Senior AI Engineer, where you will lead innovative projects at the forefront of artificial intelligence. In this pivotal role, you will design, develop, and implement cutting-edge AI solutions that drive our business forward.We are looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to tackle complex challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of AI technologies into our existing systems.