AI is reshaping how the world builds, learns, and connects. At our company, we believe the next generation of enterprise software will be powered by AI-driven platforms that are secure, scalable, and built for constant innovation. As our Manager of AI Platform DevOps team, you will lead the team that enables this vision. From CI/CD pipelines, Machine Learning, GenAI, Agentic AI platforms to AI governance and observability, you will define how our engineers build, test, and ship the technologies that power global enterprises. This is your chance to lead & shape the evolution of Coupa’s AI platform. You will manage delivery, coordinate with the India & US teams and build a high-performing team focused on ensuring reliability, scalability and automation of AI Platform services & infrastructure.
What You'll Do:
Manage and mentor a global team of AI platform DevOps engineers.
Coordinate delivery with US-based technical leadership across time zones.
Own sprint planning, delivery cadence, and progress reporting.
Ensure technical quality through code reviews, architecture discussions, and engineering standards.
Collaborate with the Principal Architect and AI/ML Engineering Lead on technical direction.
Remove blockers, manage cross-team dependencies, and ensure smooth collaboration.
Hire, retain and motivate top talent on the team by fostering a culture of innovation, speed, and continuous improvement.
Define long-term roadmap and drive release planning and execution
What You Will Bring to Coupa:
Agile team management experience of at least 4 years as Engineering Manager and 10+ years of engineering experience.
Enterprise AI platform infrastructure development experience, ideally both in leadership and contributor roles
Ability to support and mentor both individuals and teams.
Good functional understanding of enterprise SaaS products
Experience building enterprise grade,scalable, cost-efficient, secure AI/ML platforms with a focus on resiliency, automation, observability.
Deployment and Life cycle Management of LLM & Embedding Models (OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker) and Vector Databases like LanceDB
Exposure to evaluation of new products and technologies like RAG, MCP servers, AI Agents, Agentic Workflows,LangChain etc.
Manage AWS core & AI /GenAI services (S3, IAM, EKS, Bedrock, etc..) , Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform).
A leader who thrives in fast-moving environments, motivates teams, and embraces innovation.
Experience managing distributed teams across time zones (US-India coordination preferred).
Strong communication skills across geographies.
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
The estimated pay range for this role is $125,000 - $162,000
The starting salary for the successful candidate will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
Skills Required
- Agile team management experience of at least 4 years as Engineering Manager
- 10+ years of engineering experience
- Enterprise AI platform infrastructure development experience
- Good functional understanding of enterprise SaaS products
- Experience building scalable, cost-efficient, secure AI/ML platforms
- Deployment and Life cycle Management of LLM & Embedding Models
- Manage AWS core & AI /GenAI services
- Experience managing distributed teams across time zones
- BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
What the Team is Saying
Coupa Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources from day one. Plan breadth and wellness support are consistently emphasized.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible or unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, floating holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Remote‑friendly practices are noted to support taking time away.
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Parental & Family Support — Family‑building and caregiving supports include fertility benefits, generous parental leave, and resources for adoption and elder care. Return‑to‑work assistance and an onsite Mother’s Room are highlighted.
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What We Do
Coupa is a global technology company that helps businesses run smarter by connecting all the ways they spend money — from procurement and expenses to payments and supply chain decisions — in one intelligent platform. In simple terms, Coupa gives organizations the visibility and control they need to make better financial choices, reduce waste, and drive real impact. It’s where technology meets purpose: helping companies manage their resources more responsibly while creating a positive ripple across their people, partners, and the planet.
Why Work With Us
At Coupa, we prioritize an inclusive and empathetic workplace where every voice is valued. Our teams are proactive and accountable, ensuring we collaborate effectively to achieve our goals. The foundation of our culture rests on our people; we believe in fostering an environment that encourages innovation and curiosity.
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