Engineering Manager, Pano AI

• You're a leader who's humble, hungry, and people-smart
• You have the experience and wisdom to build, grow, and mature high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time in a senior role
• 3+ years of experience managing a software engineering team of 4 or more direct reports
• 3+ years of experience in a dynamic, early-stage startup environment
• Proven ability to operate within an enterprise SaaS or similar environment
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Desirable

• Lead the engineering team behind Pano 360, our mission-critical platform that provides first responders and our customers with actionable intelligence during wildfires
• You'll manage a full-stack team of engineers and help us scale a product that directly saves lives and protects communities
• At Pano, we strongly believe in team members taking ownership of what they do, and our approach to problem-solving relies heavily upon creativity, communication, and collaboration
• Your work will directly enable first responders to save lives. You'll be a key leader, mentor, and hands-on contributor, owning the team's success from concept to execution
• Lead a team that builds with purpose. You'll hire, mentor, and empower a diverse group of engineers. Your goal is to foster a culture where everyone feels safe to take ownership, learn, and grow, knowing their work has a tangible impact
• Drive projects from start to finish. You'll be the one who ensures projects don't just get planned but also get shipped. This means you'll be responsible for defining scope, managing timelines, and clearing any technical or organizational roadblocks
• Be a technical guide and a process innovator. You'll use your deep experience to guide the team on technical decisions and ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and maintainable. You'll also identify and fix the processes that are slowing us down, making everyone more efficient
• Act as a strategic partner. You'll work closely with product, design, and other teams to make sure engineering efforts are always aligned with company goals. You'll keep the team focused on the most critical challenges and help everyone stay ahead of industry trends
• Stay connected to the code. You'll occasionally contribute to the codebase, not just to show you can, but to stay grounded in the team’s workflow, better understand their challenges, and help drive best practices from the inside out