Engineering Manager, Applied AI – Platform

Norm Ai

Engineering Manager leading a multidisciplinary team for AI products at Norm Ai. Focusing on team growth, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration in a hybrid model.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $240,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers across AI and platform disciplines through regular 1:1s, performance management, and career development.
Create clarity around priorities, goals, and execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring the team delivers consistently and effectively.
Partner closely with technical leads and senior engineers who own system architecture and design across AI and platform systems.
Support engineers working on complex technical problems by providing guidance, removing blockers, and fostering strong collaboration.
Establish a high-performance team culture grounded in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Drive team processes including planning, execution tracking, and retrospectives to improve velocity and quality.
Lead hiring efforts across AI and platform engineering, partnering with recruiting and technical leadership to attract and close strong candidates.
Communicate clearly with senior leadership on team progress, risks, and opportunities.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, legal engineering, and platform teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience as an engineering manager or in a similar leadership role
Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing engineering teams
Experience leading teams working across multiple technical domains (e.g., backend, infrastructure, data, or AI/ML)
Ability to support and mentor engineers working on complex systems, even outside your direct area of specialization
Strong understanding of modern software development practices and system design concepts
Experience driving execution in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with senior engineers and technical leaders
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive insurance (health, dental, hospital, accident, and vision)
401(k) with employer match
Generous early employee equity
Relocation reimbursement for candidates moving to NYC
Flexible hybrid model, typically in-office 3–4 days per week

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Hard Skills & Tools

AIplatform engineeringsystem architecturesystem designsoftware development practicesbackend developmentinfrastructuredata engineeringAI/MLexecution tracking

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringperformance managementcollaborationcommunicationstakeholder managementaccountabilitycontinuous improvementproblem-solvingteam culture