Engineering Manager, Data Activation

Mixpanel

Engineering Manager at Mixpanel leading AI-first product experiences from inception to global scale. Overseeing autonomous engineering teams, driving execution, and fostering a culture of excellence.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $174,600 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and build AI-first product experiences from inception to global scale.
Lead an engineering team and grow its scope over time. This role is for someone who loves developing people and unlocking their potential.
Build an exceptional team by hiring well, coaching deeply, and creating a culture where engineers feel ownership and pride in what they ship.
Shape direction alongside Product, turning big ideas into focused execution and helping teams move fast without losing quality.
Set the technical bar and protect the system. Depending on level, this may mean hands-on technical leadership or empowering tech leads with clarity and trust.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years engineering experience; 4+ years leading engineering teams
Experience building and running infrastructure supporting real-world, customer-facing web applications.
Experience building and using AI-powered products in production environments.
Proven collaboration with product managers and designers on meaningful infrastructure.
Strong judgment in technical tradeoffs, backed by lessons learned.
Evidence of leadership through influence, alignment, and growing others.
Director candidates must have experience managing managers.
Skilled at navigating ambiguity, making tradeoffs, and bringing clarity to complex org structures
High level of ownership, accountability, and product intuition

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Care
Mental Wellness Benefit
Generous Vacation Policy & Additional Company Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Additional US Benefits: Pre-Tax Benefits including 401(K), Wellness Benefit, Holiday Break

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI-powered productsinfrastructureweb applicationstechnical leadershipengineering experiencebuilding productscollaborationtechnical tradeoffsproduct intuitionmanaging managers

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam buildingownershipaccountabilityinfluencealignmentnavigating ambiguityclarityjudgment