Engineering Manager, Application Pod
About Parspec
Founded in 2021, Parspec is revolutionizing material procurement for the $13 trillion USD construction industry by digitizing and organizing the industry's product data. Our proprietary AI technology maintains a current and comprehensive catalogue of millions of products, enabling our customers to identify products that best meet their needs - instantly. Trusted by top designers, builders, distributors and sales agents and backed by leading venture investors, Parspec is paving the way for a more innovative, connected, and sustainable future in construction.
Join us in building transformative technology that reshapes one of the world’s oldest and largest industries.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Engineering Manager to lead Parspec's engineering excellence initiative. In this pivotal role, you will build and mentor a high-performing engineering team while driving technical innovation, architectural excellence, and delivery accountability. As our Engineering Manager, you will blend deep technical expertise, strategic leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to scale our AI-powered construction technology platform. You will partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and AI teams to transform ambitious business goals into reliable, scalable technical solutions while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous growth.
What You Will Achieve and Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, driving technical excellence, accountability, and growth through coaching, feedback, and career development opportunities.
Hire and onboard high-performing engineers, building a diverse and skilled team capable of delivering complex technical initiatives.
Establish and uphold engineering best practices across code quality, testing, CI/CD, observability, and system architecture.
Delivery & Execution
Own sprint planning, sprint commitments, and delivery accountability, ensuring predictable execution and transparent communication with stakeholders.
Set, track, and deliver quarterly engineering goals aligned with product and business priorities, translating high-level objectives into actionable technical roadmaps.
Own end-to-end delivery of software systems, from architecture and design through deployment, iteration, and production support.
Serve as the technical escalation point, proactively identifying and resolving delivery risks, system bottlenecks, and technical blockers.
Technical Architecture & Decision-Making
Make architectural and technical decisions ensuring systems are secure, maintainable, and scalable to support long-term growth.
Architect and optimize distributed backend systems leveraging AWS cloud-native technologies, databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB), and caching solutions (Redis, Elasticsearch).
Establish CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, and testing strategies that enable rapid, confident deployments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Product, Design, Data, and AI teams to translate business goals into scalable technical solutions and innovative features.
Drive alignment on technical decisions and architectural choices across engineering and product teams.
Act as the technical bridge between engineering and other functions, ensuring shared understanding of system capabilities and constraints.
Agentic AI Integration
Champion the adoption of Agentic AI tools and methodologies across the software development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, debugging, and delivery automation.
Lead technical initiatives that leverage AI to accelerate engineering productivity and innovation.
Why This Matters
Your leadership will be instrumental in building a world-class engineering organization that powers Parspec's AI-driven construction technology platform. By establishing strong technical foundations, mentoring exceptional talent, and driving predictable delivery, you will enable the company to scale rapidly while maintaining quality and innovation. Your impact will directly influence the success of our product and the growth trajectory of our engineering team.
Who You Are
You are an engineering leader with a blend of deep technical expertise and proven management acumen. You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments where you can architect complex systems, lead talented teams, and drive meaningful business impact. You are passionate about technical excellence, engineering development, and building scalable systems that solve real-world problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience & Leadership:
7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering management or technical leadership role
Proven track record of leading engineering teams and shipping complex products at scale
Technical Expertise:
Proficiency in Go, Python, Django, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, including designing, deploying, and operating cloud-native systems
Hands-on experience with multiple databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB
Familiarity with caching systems (Redis) and Elasticsearch
Experience with Docker, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines
Agentic AI & Modern Development:
Demonstrated experience using Agentic AI across the SDLC (design, coding, testing, debugging, delivery automation)
Understanding of AI/ML integration within software development workflows
Architectural & System Design:
Strong background in distributed systems architecture, microservices, and service-oriented architecture (SOA)
Proven ability to design secure, maintainable, and scalable backend systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience implementing design patterns and establishing code quality standards
Exposure to advanced data pipeline technologies and AI-powered search workflows
Knowledge of web servers and distributed system architectures at scale
Experience coordinating frontend-backend-AI workflows during feature development
Familiarity with advanced observability tools and production debugging
Proven ability to attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent
Background in building high-performing, collaborative engineering cultures
Experience with agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery models
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits, including family insurance coverage, free health teleconsultations, and learning/upskilling budgets
Equity in the company
Flexible hours and a hybrid work setup
Unlimited PTO
Opportunity to grow with a fast-scaling company transforming a large market
Preferred Location: San Mateo, with regular in-office presence
Join Us – Lead the Transformation!
At Parspec, we recognize that traditional job descriptions don’t always capture the full range of your unique abilities—and that’s perfectly okay. You may not meet every requirement, but if you bring a mix of experiences, fresh perspectives, and a passion that aligns with our mission, we want to hear from you!
The Parspec team believes that varied backgrounds drive better outcomes and fuel innovation. We are a team of self-starters that lead from every seat. We think big, set a standard of excellence and are committed to diversity and a discrimination-free workplace. We welcome applicants from all walks of life to join us and help shape the future at Parspec.
How to Apply
Submit your application and resume highlighting your achievements. Apply now and help drive transformative change in one of the world’s oldest and largest industries!