Forward Deploy - Engineering Manager (Core Platform)
Forward Deploy - Engineering Manager (Core Platform)
The Role
We're seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the team building our core platform. You'll own the technical foundation that powers all of our enterprise deployments, building scalable, reusable infrastructure.
This role is product and platform-focused. You'll drive engineering excellence, establish standards and practices, and build the systems that make our delivery teams successful. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, and client-facing engineering teams to ensure the platform evolves to meet enterprise needs.
About A.Team
A.Team is an AI Systems Integrator serving Fortune 500 CPG and Retail brands. We're building Assemble, an agentic AI platform that transforms how enterprise teams work.
We're at an inflection point, transitioning from custom client solutions to a scalable platform model. This role is critical to that evolution, building the technical foundation for our next phase of growth.
What You'll Do
Lead Platform Engineering
Own the roadmap and delivery for Assemble's core platform capabilities
Build scalable infrastructure including data pipelines, knowledge management, agent orchestration, and enterprise integrations
Drive architecture decisions that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term platform scalability
Ensure platform reliability, security, and performance at enterprise scale
Drive Engineering Excellence
Establish and enforce engineering standards, development practices, and code quality across the organization
Lead technical design reviews and architecture discussions
Build an AI-native team—incorporate AI into engineering workflows and practices
Reduce technical debt while maintaining delivery velocity
Create documentation and knowledge sharing practices
Build CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and developer tooling
Manage & Develop the Team
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of platform engineers
Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations
Make hiring decisions and participate in technical interviews
Build a high-trust, high-performance engineering culture
About You
8+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in engineering management
Strong technical background in Python, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and distributed systems
Experience building platforms, developer tools, or internal infrastructure
Deep understanding of modern software architecture, CI/CD, and engineering best practices
Experience establishing and implementing AI best practices
Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Track record of shipping high-quality software and improving engineering velocity
Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across teams
Success in This Role Looks Like
Platform capabilities accelerate delivery team velocity measurably
Engineering and AI standards and practices improve across the organization
Engineering team is productive, engaged, and growing
You're the technical leader others look to for guidance on "how we build"
At A.Team, we believe diverse teams create better products and experiences. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.