Engineering Manager, AI

Let’s face it, a company whose mission is human transformation better have some fresh thinking about the employer/employee relationship. 

We do. We can’t cram it all in here, but you’ll start noticing it from the first interview. 

Even our candidate experience is different. And when you get an offer from us (and accept it), you get way more than a paycheck. You get a personal BetterUp Coach, a development plan, a trained and coached manager, the most amazing team you’ve ever met (yes, each with their own personal BetterUp Coach), and most importantly, work that matters. 

This makes for a remarkably focused and fulfilling work experience. Frankly, it’s not for everyone. But for people with fire in their belly, it’s a game-changing, career-defining, soul-lifting move.

Join us and we promise you the most intense and fulfilling years of your career, doing life-changing work in a fun, inventive, soulful culture. 

If that sounds exciting—and the job description below feels like a fit—we really should start talking.

Generative AI is driving a revolution in coaching and BetterUp is leading the charge. We are looking for a creative and product-minded Engineering Manager to roll up their sleeves and help build the future of coaching alongside our world-class team.

The ideal candidate for this role cares deeply about bringing out the best in a team and wants to use their skills to create positive change in the world. The ideal candidate for this role is comfortable in the rapidly changing environment of a fast-growing startup and can adopt the leadership mindset necessary to cut through ambiguity and blockers to deliver projects that bring value to our users. 

At BetterUp we delight in supporting and pushing each other to bring out the best in our colleagues. We would love someone to join the team who shares our passions for empathy, excellence, and continuous improvement. We also deeply understand that a key to peak performance is balance, and our culture is focused on providing the support our people need to be able to bring their whole selves to bear in service of our mission. 

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver Generative AI systems and experiences that set the industry standard for quality and engagement

• Coach, mentor, and support engineers at a range of levels to do their best work

• Partner with product management, product design, learning design, and marketing teammates to iterate on and grow first-of-its-kind AI coaching products

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and participate in scoping and roadmapping

• Stay up to date on the state of the art in Generative AI and lead the discussion on how to best leverage the latest technology and build for the future

• Oversee the scaling of our Generative AI product offerings to millions of users

If you have some or all of the following, please apply:

• 5+ years of experience as an engineering manager, leading engineers at all levels

• Experience building machine learning powered products and systems that serve millions of users

• Experience building with the latest LLMs and other GenAI technologies

• A track record of attracting top talent and successfully managing and growing engineers at all career levels from Associate to Staff

• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-functional team and with people at all levels in an organization

• A high degree of initiative and ownership, combined with the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to change

• Alignment with BetterUp's mission of enabling self-driven behavior change

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences, verbally and in writing

• A passion for continuous learning, customer empathy, and a desire to innovate within a fast-paced environment.

Benefits: 

At BetterUp, we are committed to living out our mission every day and that starts with providing benefits that allow our employees to care for themselves, support their families, and give back to their community. 

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member 

• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible paid time off

• Per year: 

  • All federal/statutory holidays observed

  • 4 BetterUp Inner Workdays (https://www.betterup.co/inner-work)

  • 5 Volunteer Days to give back

  • Learning and Development stipend

  • Company wide Summer & Winter breaks

• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp

• 401(k) self contribution

We are dedicated to building diverse teams that fuel an authentic workplace and sense of belonging for each and every employee. We know applying for a job can be intimidating, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we encourage everyone interested in joining us to apply.

BetterUp Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, BetterUp Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

At BetterUp, we compensate our employees fairly for their work. Base salary is determined by job-related experience, education/training, residence location, as well as market indicators. The range below is representative of base salary only and does not include equity, sales bonus plans (when applicable) and benefits. This range may be modified in the future.

The base salary range for this role is $187,000– $323,000.

If you live in New York, the base salary range for this role is: 
$215,000 – $323,000: New York City
$187,000 – $281,000: Albany, Buffalo, Nassau, Newburgh, Rochester, Syracuse

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