Sr. Engineering Manager

Job Description

About Axion Ray

Axion Ray’s mission is to improve the quality and safety of innovative, engineered products – airplanes, electric vehicles, medical devices, home appliances, consumer electronics – by creating the world’s best proactive management platform, powered by the latest advances in artificial intelligence. Axion leverages bleeding-edge tech & AI stack to solve real-world problems. With investment from top Enterprise SaaS VCs like Bessemer, and key strategic partners such as Boeing and Raytheon, we are uniquely positioned to solve the hardest problems in manufacturing today. Since our founding at the onset of 2021, we’ve deployed across some of the largest manufacturers in the world. If you want the chance to help build the future of manufacturing, join us!

Job summary

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams building scalable, secure, and customer-centric enterprise SaaS solutions. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving the execution of complex software projects, fostering team health and development, and partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to align engineering with business objectives.

What you’ll do

• Lead an engineering team focused on the development and delivery of enterprise-grade SaaS applications at a fast growing startup.

• Attract, hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; foster an inclusive and high-performance culture.

• Define and drive technical strategy and roadmap in collaboration with Product, Design, and other stakeholders.

• Own delivery of major product initiatives, ensuring high quality, timely execution, and alignment with company goals.

• Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, and quality engineering.

• Create and manage career development plans, performance reviews, and team succession strategies.

• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing visibility into team performance, challenges, and delivery timelines.

Who you are

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a formal engineering management role.

• Proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

• Strong technical background in modern web/cloud technologies, microservices, and enterprise architectures.

• Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.

• Excellent leadership, people management, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.

• Background in B2B SaaS, especially products that serve large enterprise customers.

Why Axion Ray

• Innovative Environment: Join a cutting-edge tech company at the forefront of AI technology.

• Ownership & Growth: Own the strategic direction and success of key product areas, with the opportunity to scale your impact as the company grows.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about technology and innovation.

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Attractive salary, equity, health insurance, 401k, and more.

• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling.

Axion Ray is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.