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FirstPrinciples

Senior Engineering Manager

FirstPrinciples

Senior Engineering Manager leading a team to build AI capabilities for scientific discovery. Collaborating with researchers and engineers in developing and implementing innovative solutions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and developing engineering teams while translating research goals into actionable technical strategies. Strong ability to influence engineering decisions and foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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Software Engineering ExperienceTeam ManagementTechnical JudgementCross-Functional LeadershipCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringSystem ArchitectureImplementation StrategiesTechnical StandardsComplex Systems Development
Soft Skills
CoachingConflict ResolutionFacilitationTrust BuildingCollaboration
Industry Keywords
Multidisciplinary TeamsIterative DeliveryEngineering StrategyDecision-MakingResearch Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of four to six engineers
  • Form and lead multidisciplinary squads
  • Translate open-ended research goals into technical strategies
  • Partner closely with researchers and physicists
  • Create effective paths for collaboration between researchers and engineers
  • Guide architecture, interfaces, technical standards, and implementation decisions
  • Establish clear ownership and decision-making across teams
  • Influence engineering strategy beyond immediate team

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant software engineering experience building complex systems
  • Experience managing and developing high-performing engineers
  • A bias for action and iterative delivery
  • Strong technical judgement across architecture, implementation, and operations
  • Experience leading cross-functional or matrixed teams
  • Ability to build trust across disciplines
  • Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fast-growing, remote-first team
  • Opportunity to influence engineering strategy and culture
  • Professional development opportunities