Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.
Since public launch, Emergent has reached $100M ARR in 8 months. 6M+ users across 190+ countries have built 6.5M+ applications on Emergent. We've raised $100M+, backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.
We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.
We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.
About the Team: The Engineering team at Emergent builds the core systems that power our autonomous agents, platform reliability, and product velocity. We operate in an engineering-first environment with high ownership, fast feedback loops, and a strong bias toward shipping. The team works closely with Product, Research, and Design to turn ambitious ideas into production-grade systems.
The Role: As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a high-performing team of engineers building and scaling critical platform and product capabilities. You'll balance people leadership with technical depth, ensuring your team delivers reliably while growing in skill, ownership, and impact. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys building strong teams, and wants to shape both systems and culture at scale.
What You'll Do:
- Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers through coaching, feedback, and career development
- Drive high-quality, on-time delivery of product features and platform improvements
- Own technical execution, system design, and architectural decisions for your team's domain
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute roadmaps
- Build a strong culture of ownership, code quality, and operational excellence
- Hire and onboard top engineering talent as the team scales
- Improve engineering processes, tooling, and best practices to support rapid growth
- Ensure teams take ownership from design through production, monitoring, and iteration
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 1 to 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
- Strong computer science fundamentals and system design skills
- Experience building and operating production systems at scale using modern backend technologies (Python, Java, Kotlin, Go, or similar)
- Proven ability to own projects end-to-end and deliver with high quality
- Excellent communication skills and a strong product mindset
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in high-growth startups or engineering-first organizations
- Exposure to frontend or full-stack development
- Experience working on developer platforms, SaaS products, or AI-driven systems
- Prior ownership of highly available, customer-facing systems
Why Join Us:
- Lead teams building at the cutting edge of AI and systems engineering
- Own high-impact systems used by millions of users globally
- Work with an exceptional team of builders and operators
- Competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and rapid career growth
- A rare opportunity to shape both technology and culture at massive scale
Benefits and Perks:
- Daily Meals: Lunch and Dinner provided
- Family Insurance: 3 Lakhs worth of coverage for you and your family
- Unlimited Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
- Flexible Working Hours: Work arrangements that fit your life and commitments
Let's build the future of software together.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience
- 1-3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams
- Strong computer science fundamentals and system design skills
- Experience building and operating production systems at scale using modern backend technologies
- Excellent communication skills and strong product mindset
What We Do
Backed by Lightspeed, Y Combinator, Together Fund, and Prosus, Emergent is reimagining how software gets built. Our vision is to democratize development, enabling anyone with an idea to become a creator and making software accessible to a billion people worldwide. Our autonomous coding agents turn plain-language ideas into fully functional applications, tested, version-controlled, and deployable in minutes. What once took weeks now happens with a single click. Enterprises use Emergent to write, maintain, and test millions of lines of code autonomously, cutting development cycles from months to days. Headquartered in San Francisco, we’re led by repeat entrepreneurs with a proven track record of building successful startups, joined by a world-class team of Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and veterans from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox. Together, we’re building at the frontier of AI and systems engineering—shipping daily and setting new standards for AI-driven development. In just 90 days, we scaled to $15M ARR, making us one of the fastest-growing AI startups in the world, with users across 180+ countries. Join us in shaping the future of software development.
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