Engineering Manager, AI

Félix Team Member OpportunityAt Félix, we are building the indispensable financial companion for Latinos in the US. We combine an AI-powered, conversational-first interface with real-time financial infrastructure to make cross-border money movement as easy as sending a text. Starting with fast, affordable remittances powered by AI and crypto rails, we are expanding into credit, savings, and wallet services to support the complete immigrant financial journey.

Our ambition is to deliver a white-glove financial experience with the simplicity of a conversation to a community the traditional financial system has historically overlooked.ResponsibilitiesManage squad performance, set goals, and track progress while providing direct mentorship to foster a culture of continuous growth.Act as a leader, translating AI demands into scalable technical architectures.Partner closely with the Product team to define, prioritize, and execute the technical roadmap.Focus on Metrics, ensuring the engineering team provides tools and tracking for usability, conversion funnels, retention, F1, etc.Support high-level technical decisions and architectural guidance, ensuring the team delivers performant and optimized solutions.Lead people management initiatives, including 1:1s, career development, and maintaining high motivation levels within the squad.Optimize development processes and power users of AI for coding.Generate exemplary technical documentation to set the foundations for the squad's long-term success.These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.RequirementsProven experience in team management (ideally 3+ years leading direct reports), with a strong track record of having direct reports in a fast-paced technology environment.10+ years of experience in Software Engineering and AI AgentsStrong delivery-oriented mindset, with experience supporting stakeholders and coordinating teams to achieve tangible business results.Ability to act at a high technical level, focusing on system design and problem-solving rather than just hands-on coding.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with Product Managers and other cross-functional stakeholders.Ability to inspire and motivate a team, taking full ownership of the developers' growth and career concerns.Bias for action is a strong requirementCapacity to anticipate future architectures requirementsThese are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.Our Tech StackAI: Google ADK, langfuse, open AI api, Gemini Apis, etc.Back-end: Python, Flask/Fast, REST APIs, Redis, SQLCloud: Google Cloud services (Firestore, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Google Artifact Registry, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, etc.)Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Terraform, NewRelicWhat We OfferBase: $232,000 - $280,000. Flexible depending on location and interview performanceInitial stock options grantAnnual performance bonusHealth, dental, and vision plans401(k) with an employer's matchContinuous learning opportunitiesUnlimited PTOPaid parental leaveEmpowering opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environmentEqual Opportunity EmployerAt Félix, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, training, compensation, benefits, and termination.