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A leading tech company in Seattle is looking for a Software Engineering Manager II for their Infrastructure team. This role involves leading multiple engineering teams, developing technical strategies, and overseeing large-scale projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in infrastructure, technical leadership, and people management. Salary range for this full-time position is $197,000-$291,000 plus bonus and equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Airbnb is powered by our Host and Guest communities. Our teams work on everything from driving improvements for the end-to-end Host and Guest experience to launching new product verticals from the ground up. Our job is to build world-class, comprehensive platforms and features to create high quality experiences for our outstanding community of Hosts and Guests. The Host Pricing org is forming a dedicated Frontend team to drive architecture and client experiences across pricing, availability, and guidance surfaces. This team will build and maintain reusable, cross-platform design systems and custom surfaces, enabling Airbnb to deliver consistent and high-quality experiences for both hosts and guests. As an Engineering Manager, you will partner closely with product, design, and cross-functional engineering teams to shape the foundation of our client-facing architecture. You will bring leadership and technical expertise across Web, iOS, and Android platforms while advocating for scalable patterns such as GraphQL and modern design system practices. The Difference You Will Make: Build a new team: Lead a newly created group of 10 client engineers (3 Android, 3 iOS, 4 Web) spun out from two existing teams, providing clarity of mission and ownership of Airbnb's Host Pricing frontend architecture. Advance frontend architecture: Establish a sustainable architecture across surfaces (pricing, availability, guidance) and advocate for GraphQL-driven patterns to unify client experience. Shape design systems: Lead the development of Airbnb's pricing design system, including reusable, customizable, and cross-platform frontend components that will serve as the foundation for scalable UI delivery. A Typical Day: As an Engineering Manager on the Host Pricing, Product UI Foundation team, you will: Partner with designers and engineers to define design language systems and ensure consistent implementation across Web, iOS, and Android. Drive technical direction for frontend surfaces, balancing performance, scalability, and usability. Coach, mentor, and grow a team of client engineers while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that pricing and availability experiences are reliable, performant, and visually cohesive. Collaborate with other senior leaders to define and drive long-term technical strategy and architecture that enables the company's future vision. Establish a technical vision and lead efforts to architect, build, and launch reliable, performant, and scalable solutions. Collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners to design and deliver high-quality products. Lead team technical initiatives, and work cross-functionally to identify opportunities for business impact, refine, and prioritize requirements for engineering systems. Lead conversations that align technical efforts with business outcomes and product priorities. Nurture a culture of technical quality and engineering excellence from design, through code review, to production. Enable and empower ICs to grow their impact beyond individual contributions, creating opportunities for them to lead technical initiatives that span across platforms and organizations. Retain, grow and hire a team of high-performing engineers. Build a strong and diverse team capable of turning ambitious product visions into a polished reality. Your Expertise: 3-5+ years of hands-on experience managing an engineering team and 9+ years of overall relevant software development industry experience in a fast paced tech environment. Bachelor's and/or Master's degree, preferably in CS, or equivalent experience. Strong expertise in leading client teams across native iOS, Android, and Frontend Web domains. Strong product and design instinct, previous proven experience building delightfully designed experiences. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Proven experience working with many engineering teams and cross functional partners. Flexible in leadership style, can adapt to a variety of ways of working depending on the situation. Experience leading and shipping large initiatives with high business impact. Creating a strong culture of operational excellence with focus on raising the bar for quality, reliability and availability. Good judgment in making tradeoffs to balance short-term business needs with long-term technical quality. Strong communication skill and ability to influence decisions from a wide variety of stakeholders. Experience fostering an inclusive and engaging team environment. Able to identify, retain, grow and acquire critical talent. Strong commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within teams. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com . Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About Vercel: Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, PayPal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web. Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story: You can just ship things. About the Role: We're looking for a Senior Manager, People Systems to join our People team. You'll own the strategy, governance, and technical delivery of Vercel's global People systems driving excellence in Workday configuration, integrations, data integrity, audit, and compliance. This role blends strategic leadership with hands‑on execution. You'll ensure that every data flow, from onboarding to payroll to analytics, is accurate, compliant, secure, and auditable. You'll lead a high‑performing team responsible for maintaining Vercel's single source of truth for employee data, while partnering across People, Finance, IT, Security, and Legal to ensure operational and regulatory alignment. You'll report to the Director, People Ops Infrastructure and Services, and ideally, you're based within commuting distance of one of our offices in San Francisco or New York City, which would include in‑office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. We are also open to remote candidates in the US. If you're based within a pre‑determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in‑office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location‑specific details, please connect with our recruiting team. What You Will Do: Own Workday administration and configuration, including business processes, integrations, security roles, and permissions, ensuring clean data flows across all People systems. Lead data integrity and governance programs defining validation standards, monitoring data quality, and establishing audit‑ready processes across the employee lifecycle. Manage and optimize integrations across key People systems, including the ATS, LMS, performance management and compensation planning tools. Partner with Finance, IT, and Security to ensure integrations and data pipelines meet internal controls, SOX‑readiness, and privacy standards. Drive audit and compliance readiness, maintaining documentation, access reviews, and evidence for SOX, SOC2, and other internal or external audits. Develop and maintain data lifecycle management and privacy practices that meet global standards (GDPR, CCPA). Establish structured change‑management, release‑management, and testing protocols to ensure data accuracy and compliance through every deployment. Monitor and report on data accuracy metrics, integration performance, and audit controls, translating insights into actionable improvements. Build and mentor a team with technical roles and data administrators, fostering a culture of ownership, precision, and continuous improvement. About You: 8+ years of progressive HRIS or People Systems experience with deep expertise in Workday configuration, integrations, and data management, including 3-5+ years leading high‑performing global teams. Have led or contributed to large‑scale Workday or multi‑system implementations connecting multiple HR and Finance tools. Proven ability to design and maintain audit‑ready controls, including SOX‑compliant processes and internal control testing frameworks. Demonstrated success building and maintaining integrations across core People technologies, including ATS, LMS, compensation, performance, payroll, and finance systems. Strong understanding of data privacy, compliance, and audit frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, SOC2, ISO 27001). Experienced in data integrity management, with the ability to build validation routines, monitor data flows, and ensure accuracy across systems. Skilled at collaborating cross‑functionally with Finance, IT, Security, and Legal to align on controls, risk mitigation, and reporting. Operate with extreme ownership, precision, and urgency, maintaining compliance and data quality in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments. Passionate about building reliable, compliant systems that empower speed, trust, and operational excellence. Bonus If You: Bring experience with automation platforms, APIs, or GRC tools that enhance system observability and control. Have supported public‑company audit readiness or designed controls aligned with SOX, ISO, or SOC2 frameworks. Benefits: Competitive compensation package, including equity. Inclusive Healthcare Package. Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. Flexible Time Off. We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $160,000.00 - $220,000.00. Actual salary will be based on job‑related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity‑based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading tech company in Sunnyvale is seeking a Software Engineering Manager II for its Google Cloud division. You will lead technical teams and manage large-scale infrastructure projects while contributing to product strategy. Ideal candidates have a strong technical background and at least 3 years of experience in leadership and management roles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and additional bonuses, equity, and benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for anyone looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading technology firm in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead AI Core & Product teams. This role focuses on developing scalable backend systems, integrating AI technologies, and managing engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fullstack development and experience in high-growth environments. This position offers the opportunity to shape AI-driven initiatives and contribute to company growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading project management firm in California is seeking an experienced leader for project management roles overseeing engineering and operational matters. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 15 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include project lifecycle management, client and team leadership, cost control, and risk management. The role entails developing business opportunities and ensuring compliance with internal policies. Competitive compensation ranges from $250,000 to $275,000 annually. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading tech company is seeking an experienced Android Software Engineer to join their Software Engineering team in Cupertino, CA. The ideal candidate will design and implement enhancements for Android frameworks and optimize software development. Responsibilities include developing high-performance audio/video streaming stacks and collaborating with hardware engineering teams. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary of $100,000 - $135,000 and inclusive benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home, and has since grown to over 5 million hosts who have welcomed over 2 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, hosts offer unique stays and experiences that make it possible for guests to connect with communities in a more authentic way. The Community You Will Join: Providing world class customer service for our community of guests and hosts is a critical mission of Airbnb. This is an area of unprecedented scale and complexity. In no other domain the efficiency and reliability of servicing tech translates so directly into competitive advantage, brand loyalty and the fundamentals of the business. The Automation Foundation team under Airbnb Community Support is critical for the goal of creating the best customer service experience for our users. The Difference You Will Make: As a staff software engineer, you will lead two areas that are critical to Airbnb community support: Automation Platform, a large-scale, widely adopted conversational AI platform at Airbnb, You will also collaborate with different AI & ML engineering teams, cross-functional business partners and contribute directly to the success of many AI driven products for our community. Automate the provision for our internal human agents and AI agents. A Typical Day: Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, engineering, and data science teams to develop backend systems and enhance AI prompt effectiveness. Drive the technical vision and strategy for workflow and backend optimization. Lead and contribute to the full development cycle: technical design, implementation, testing, experimentation, and deployment. Participate in code and design reviews, offering constructive feedback to improve technical quality. Optimize system availability, performance, and scalability while pushing enhancements for improved efficiency. Your Expertise: 9+ years of software development experience in service-oriented architectures and backend development. Expertise in workflow optimization and backend systems, with a focus on scalable and flexible architecture. Expertise in designing and iterating on prompt engineering to fine-tune AI capabilities for AI/LLM-driven scenarios. Expertise of RAG patterns, memory routing, and agent planning. Expertise in integrating LLMs with APIs, vector databases, and orchestration framework. Proficiency in crafting backend systems focusing on technical quality, efficiency, and resilience. Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively across teams and domains. Passion for agile development, system optimization, and team productivity enhancements. Bachelor's and/or Master's/Ph.D. degree, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience. Our Commitment To Inclusion & Belonging: Airbnb is committed to working with the broadest talent pool possible. We believe diverse ideas foster innovation and engagement, and allow us to attract creatively-led people, and to develop the best products, services and solutions. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We strive to also provide a disability inclusive application and interview process. If you are a candidate with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in order to submit an application, please contact us at: reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com . Please include your full name, the role you're applying for and the accommodation necessary to assist you with the recruiting process. We ask that you only reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application. How We'll Take Care of You: Our job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A prominent technology company in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Principal Software Engineer. In this role, you will design and lead automation in CI/CD processes, mentor team members, and take part in the full software development life cycle. Candidates should have 13+ years of experience and strong skills in C, Unix/Linux, and debugging. The position offers a salary range of $240,000 - $310,000, along with numerous benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The leadership roles encompass various responsibilities, including project management, site supervision, and project controls throughout all phases - design, procurement, construction, and closeout phases- and overseeing the day-to-day operations at specific project sites. In this role, you will serve as the primary contact for all engineering and operational matters on-site, ensuring that all projects are executed in compliance with specifications and safety standards and within budget. In addition, this role includes team management, client management, business development, business governance, and risk management. This involves recruiting, training, and mentoring staff; representing the organization to clients; leading business development activities; ensuring compliance with internal policies and contracts; and supporting corporate and business unit initiatives. Effective communication, coordination, documentation management, administrative tasks, teamwork, and knowledge management are essential aspects of these roles. On the technical side, the roles involve project lifecycle oversight, including planning, design, construction, and closeout phases. Responsibilities encompass project controls, cost management, schedule control, change management, performance monitoring, and reporting. Risk management, claim support, and dispute resolution are critical components, requiring expertise in data collection, contract review, negotiation, and claims avoidance. Organizational Responsibilities Leadership Roles: Provide leadership functions which may include the following: Team Management: Recruit staff, conduct interviews, hire, assign work, and provide training, coaching, mentoring, and counseling to apply employee guidelines and operational processes consistently. Client Management: Serve as PMA's representative in front of the client's organization(s) and lead the management efforts of the associated accounts. This may include but is not limited to managing day-to-day client relationships; overseeing overall PMA team performance and relationship with the client's organization; serving as a point of contact for PMA for associated accounts; and collaborating with PMA's leadership in communication with staff. Business Development: Support and lead PMA's business development activities as needed. This may include but is not limited to active participation in finding business opportunities; coordinating or supporting the development of business proposals; and collaborating with other PMA groups, offices, and/or marketing teams in business development-related activities as needed. Business Governance and Risk Management: Oversee the implementation and compliance of PMA's internal policies, guidelines, and contract management. Support management and communication efforts between PMA's leadership and/or corporate teams with staff. Corporate / BU Initiatives: Support and lead PMA's Corporate and/or Business Unit Initiatives as needed. Communication and Coordination: Support and lead the coordination and management of projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams. This may include but is not limited to engaging with stakeholders to understand project needs and goals. Develop meeting minutes, action items, and support meetings as necessary. Document Controls: Coordinate and manage key project documentation and decisions over the course of the project. Administrative Tasks: Support and perform administrative duties. This may include, but is not limited to, preparing invoices, estimates, and scheduling meetings. Teamwork: Work closely with various teams and stakeholders to ensure timely project completion. Knowledge Management: Support PMA's internal knowledge sharing with the team and support corporate knowledge management, where applicable. Predictable and reliable attendance. Technical Roles Technical Roles: Provide Project Controls and Project Management functions which may include the following: Project Oversight: Act as the owner's representative throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee all project phases, including planning, design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Works with various team counterparts (e.g., the general contractor, consultants, sub-consultants, etc.) during design and construction and with municipal-level participants during project, design, and construction coordination. Provide oversight of architects, engineers, subconsultants, contractors, and others per the contract. Perform responsibilities through final project audits and/or closeout. Project Budget: Develop and manage internal project budgeting, risk mitigation, quality control, and health and safety plan compliance. Project Cost: Support project cost functions. This may include, but is not limited to, development, monitoring, and control of project costs. Support and track project/program funding sources and cash flow. Support cost estimating development and review functions. Project Schedule: Support project planning and schedule control functions. This may include, but is not limited to, development, monitoring, and control of project schedules. Support the review of such materials as needed. Project Change Control: Support reviewing and controlling project changes and their effect on project cost, schedule, and resources. Performance Control and Monitoring: Measure and control cost, schedule, and technical performance against tasks or project plans and define impact. This may include but is not limited to supporting and preparing analyses and reports on expenditures, progress, commitments, budget performance, and schedule performance. Project Reporting: support project reporting efforts, as needed, to meet project/client's expectations. This may include, but is not limited to, periodic progress status reports, presentations, customized communications, and presenting findings to clients and/or project stakeholders. Risk Management: Support overall project risk management practices. This may include but is not limited to risk identification, assessment of potential impacts, control, monitoring, and support efforts to manage potential impacts. Claim Support and/or Dispute Resolution: Support the claim and dispute resolution process. This may include, but is not limited to, data collection, contract administration support and review, negotiation/mediation, expert report development, and/or claims avoidance. Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or equivalent relevant experience in engineering or construction. 15+ years of experience in wastewater, sewer, pipeline, tunneling, or related public works projects. CA PE License or CCM certification required. Additional Requirements Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen. Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form. About PMA At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor. We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires. We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team. We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals. As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.” PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans. VEVRAA federal contractor. Compensation: $250,000 - $275,000 a year. The salary range for this position is $250,000 - $275,000. A hired employee will be placed within this salary range based on a variety of legitimate business reasons, including but not limited to the individual's scope of relevant experience and geographic location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About us Our mission is to reinvent the way people learn, starting with language. Learning a language can change a life by opening doors to new cultures, careers, and communities. Two billion people around the world are actively trying to learn a language, but the best way to learn (one-on-one tutoring) is hard to access at scale and hasn't been meaningfully improved in decades. Speak is building a human-level, AI-powered tutor in your pocket: a conversation-first experience that lets learners actually speak, get instant feedback, and progress through carefully designed lessons. The result is a complete path from beginner to confident speaker across multiple languages. Speak first launched in South Korea in 2019, where Speak has now become the number one language learning app, and we now serve learners across many markets and 15+ languages. Speak is one of the world's leading AI companies, with over $150m raised in venture investment from OpenAI, Accel, Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and more, with a distributed team across San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana. About the role Our team is growing and we're looking for a founding IT Operations Manager to join Speak. Our HQ is in SF, but we're globally distributed with offices in Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. As the first hire in this function, you'll take on a pivotal role in building and improving our company's IT infrastructure and day-to-day operations, with a focus on security, efficiency, and scalability. You'll be the first point of contact for technical support. You'll architect solutions that ensure everything runs smoothly. You'll also have the opportunity to drive our IT strategy and roadmap, including tool selection, implementation, and best practices. You'll collaborate with teams, including People Operations, Engineering, and Finance, to create a seamless tech ecosystem and deliver exceptional operational support. Speak has a strong in-office culture and our hub-based employees work from the office three days a week. You must be based in San Francisco. What you'll be doing Day-to-day IT Operations Support all of Speak's internal IT needs from troubleshooting user issues to optimizing device management. Manage our core IT infrastructure (e.g., SSO, Google Workspace, Kandji), ensuring our teams have the tools and environments they need. Manage all global on/offboarding processes related to applications and tools. Set up and maintain A/V for conference rooms and collaboration spaces in SF HQ, and provide remote support for non-US offices. Manage and maintain asset inventory of hardware and software, including procurement. Operate & Evolve Our IT Security Program Implement and monitor security controls, identify potential threats, and respond to incidents. Manage vendor security assessments and third-party risk management. Design and deliver security awareness training, including phishing simulations. Champion Data Privacy & Compliance Manage the implementation of data privacy policies and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Support incident response planning, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives. Build & Automate Internal Tools Optimize workflow processes across the organization, driving efficiency so our teams can move faster. Develop and implement custom software solutions, scripts, and integrations to automate repetitive tasks and create leverage for the organization. Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with teams across the business to align IT priorities with broader business objectives. Translate technical complexities into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders. Qualifications If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team. You have at least 5 years of hands-on experience in IT Operations, including systems administration and security operations; You have a deep understanding of SSO, SAML, SCIM and third-party application integration; You're experienced with mac OS management; You understand MDM practices, solutions, and security protocols; You have knowledge of security frameworks (SOC 2) and compliance processes; You're proficient in troubleshooting technical issues and providing remote support; You're a clear communicator, both verbal and written; You're able and willing to work from the SF HQ three days a week (and up to five when needed); You are an expert AI user (ChatGPT, Claude, etc). Bonus points: You've worked in a start-up environment You have experience working in a globally distributed workforce Who you are Initiative and Resourcefulness. When you see an issue, you jump in and fix it. When you don't know where to start, you lean on your intuition and judgment and just start somewhere. You work independently to achieve your goals and pull in other members of the team when necessary. You are resourceful in finding answers and solutions on your own whenever possible because that is how you learn and grow. Continuous improvement: You're always looking for ways to make things run smoother, faster, and with fewer manual steps. If something feels repetitive or inefficient, you don't just accept it - you look for a way to automate or improve it. You view every recurring ticket or process as a chance to level up how the team operates, and you take pride in building systems that scale. Customer Service: You approach every interaction with empathy, reliability, and a deep desire to help. You understand that for many people, tech issues are frustrating and disruptive, and your reliability and clear communication turns those moments into positive experiences. You don't just fix the problem; you make the person feel supported throughout the process. Why work at Speak Join a fantastic, tight-knit team at the right time:we're growing very quickly, we've most recently raised our Series C from some of the top investors in the valley, and we've achieved product-market fit in our initial markets. You'd join at a magical time when a single person could significantly change the course of the company. Do your life's work with people you'll love working with:we care strongly about our craft and want every person at Speak to feel like they're growing every day. We believe in the idea that working with people you both enjoy and have respect for makes everything better. We hire thoughtfully and only work with people we admire deeply. Global in nature:We're live in over 40 countries and launching in a number of new markets soon. We have dedicated offices in San Francisco, Ljubljana, Seoul, and Tokyo, and you'll have the opportunity to talk to users in each of these regions on a regular basis as well as travel. Impact people's lives in a major way:Learning a language is one of the single most life-changing skills one can learn, and right now 99% of people never achieve their goal because the process is broken. We're helping millions of people achieve their goals and improve their lives. Speak does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading AI company located in San Francisco, California, is seeking an experienced IT Systems Engineering Manager. This role involves leading SaaS infrastructure development, managing IAM strategies, and driving automation efforts. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of IT engineering experience and proven leadership in high-impact projects across distributed teams. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including health coverage and a learning stipend. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A leading tech company in San Francisco is seeking a VP of Engineering to lead architectural design and foster AI-native development practices. This role demands strong expertise in complex system architectures and a passion for mentoring engineering talent. The ideal candidate will implement innovative solutions, driving the integration of AI in workflows while managing a high-performing team to achieve strategic goals. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence the future of platform engineering. #J-18808-Ljbffr

VP of Engineering Platform Architecture & Scale About Advocate Advocate is transforming how Americans access government benefits. Using cutting‑edge AI technology, we're reducing months‑long disability application processes to days, helping vulnerable citizens get the support they deserve. After 2.5 years of rapid growth, we've built systems with increasing scale and complexity. Now we need an architectural visionary to design our next‑generation platform. The Opportunity We're seeking a VP of Engineering who sees elegant simplicity where others see overwhelming complexity. You'll partner with our CTO to head architecture and engineering, reimagining how case development platforms should work in an AI‑first world. This role is for an architect who finds simple elegance in design, creating minimal technical surface area to deliver maximum value. You understand that the best systems grow incrementally but are guided by a coherent vision from day one - not through endless complexity or components without consideration for the whole. The Role You'll lead and mentor a team of engineers while partnering with our CTO to define platform architecture. This uniquely combines deep technical architecture, strategic thinking, and hands‑on engineering leadership. You'll need world‑class system design skills paired with the ability to inspire brilliant engineers toward a unified vision. The Person We're Looking For Essential Background: You're an accomplished architect and engineering leader who has designed sophisticated platforms that model human workflows with AI to transform facts into meaningful insights. You've led teams through platform transformations and built best‑in‑class user experiences. Most importantly, you've fully integrated AI into your workflow - it's not a tool you use, it's a partner that amplifies your capabilities 10x. Location & Work Requirements This position requires candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and are based in the US. The role requires travel to our SF and NY office locations at least 6 times per year for strategic planning sessions, team collaboration, and key company events. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants or provide visa sponsorship at this time. Core Responsibilities Architectural & Engineering Leadership: Partner with the CTO to design enterprise‑grade systems that seamlessly blend event‑driven architectures, stream processing, workflow orchestration, and AI pipelines. Build and mentor a high‑performing engineering team, creating a culture where engineers grow while delivering exceptional results. Your architectural reviews are teaching moments; your pair programming sessions demonstrate AI‑amplified development AI‑Native Development Culture: Champion the use of AI in every aspect of development. At Advocate, we believe in human intellectual amplification through AI partnership - we'll never be “vibe coders.” You'll establish workflows and practices that make AI collaboration second nature for the entire team, teaching others to achieve 10x productivity through AI partnership Platform Evolution: Design systems that handle data changing over time through human and machine steps. As humans review data and AI generates insights, your architecture must elegantly handle cascading changes while maintaining perfect audit trails. Transform existing systems into clean, scalable patterns while maintaining 99.99% uptime Simplicity Through Sophistication: Create architectures that are profoundly simple despite underlying complexity. The best solution to a 10‑component problem might be 3 elegant abstractions, not 20 micro‑services Technical Excellence AI & Architecture Mastery: You've developed a profoundly effective personal workflow with Claude Code, Codex, GPT‑5, and other AI systems. You understand the difference between “vibe coding” and true AI partnership. You're equally fluent in distributed systems patterns (event sourcing, CQRS, saga patterns), know when to use Kafka vs. Kinesis vs. neither, and understand AWS services deeply without being dependent on them Framework & Performance Expertise: Experienced with modern orchestration (Temporal, Airflow), data processing (Spark, Flink), and application frameworks - understanding their internals, not just usage. You predict bottlenecks before they exist and design security‑first systems where protection is inherent, not added Cognitive Approach Systems Thinker: You see connections others miss - between data points, algorithms, and human processes. You question every assumption from first principles. Your designs start from fundamental truths, not industry conventions Right, A Lot: Your instincts about what will work are correct more often than not. You have a track record of successful bets on architectural decisions that seemed risky but proved transformative Extreme Ownership: You're obsessively driven to solve problems. When you take on a challenge, it becomes yours completely. The problem stays with you in the shower, on walks, in dreams. You wake up at 3 AM with breakthrough ideas and immediately test them Intellectual Humility: You understand AI may produce insights beyond human comprehension and build systems that account for this. You admit when wrong and change course quickly Communication Clarity: You can explain distributed consensus to an intern and data sharding to a board member. Your architecture documents are clear, visual, and impossible to misinterpret Leadership Excellence Technical Influence: Engineers follow your vision because your designs are obviously correct. You lead through clarity and competence Team Builder: You identify talent, develop potential, and create teams greater than the sum of their parts. You elevate every engineer, teaching them to think architecturally and collaborate with AI effectively Decisive Under Uncertainty: You make architectural decisions with 70% information and adjust as you learn. You build consensus without compromise Unique Qualifications Interdisciplinary Background: Your expertise spans multiple fields - software engineering, data science, user experience, organizational behavior Speed & Outcome Obsession: You measure iterations in hours and days. A working solution today beats perfection next quarter Invention Track Record: You've created novel architectural patterns and think in terms of “what's possible” not “what's been done” Technical Environment Event‑driven architectures (Kafka/Kinesis/EventBridge) Multi‑tier data platforms (Aurora, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, S3) Orchestration (Temporal, Step Functions, custom engines) Real‑time processing (Flink/Kinesis Analytics) Container orchestration (ECS/EKS) Infrastructure as Code (CDK/Terraform) AI/ML pipelines throughout - you'll have full authority to evaluate, adopt, or replace any part of our stack. AI Orchestration (LlamaIndex, LangChain) Are You Ready? 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