Engineering Manager, AI/ML

Summary

Join Lokalise, a cloud-based translation management system company, as an Engineering Manager for our Translations Enablement team. You will lead and manage a team of 5-7 engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists, driving the team's technical roadmap and delivery. This role requires 3+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager in fast-paced environments, a proven track record of managing engineering teams using AI/ML, and a strong technical background. You will mentor team members, establish best practices, and partner with Product Management. Lokalise offers competitive benefits including a fully remote work environment, flexible hours, unlimited vacation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 3+ years of recent experience as an Engineering Manager in fast-paced, high-growth environments, ideally within SaaS product organizations or startups
• Proven track record of managing engineering teams and delivering projects that leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to enhance product experiences
• Strong technical background with exposure to backend systems, data engineering, or AI/ML in prior roles, and the ability to deeply understand and address complex software engineering challenges
• Experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and collaborating closely with data scientists to transform insights and models into production-ready solutions
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive technical excellence, and build scalable systems that integrate AI/ML capabilities effectively
• Demonstrated success in balancing technical strategy, team mentorship, and project delivery to meet business goals and customer needs

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cross-functional team of 5-7 software engineers, machine learning engineers, and data scientists, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing environment
• Drive the team’s technical roadmap and delivery, aligning priorities to business goals, ensuring timely execution, and focusing on creating meaningful, impactful outcomes
• Mentor and grow team members, empowering them to develop their skills while building a strong culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Establish and advocate for best software development practices to deliver high-quality, scalable, and reusable solutions that meet technical and business standards
• Partner closely with Product Management to prioritize effectively, shape the roadmap, and support decision-making with clear insights into effort estimates, risks, and task dependencies
• Provide technical leadership in AI/ML development, leveraging team expertise to guide decisions and ensure optimal integration of AI capabilities into products

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in the Localization industry
• Experience in a product company during a scale-up phase

Benefits

• Competitive salary and employee stock options plan
• Fully remote and flexible working hours
• Co-working budget
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Top-notch tech equipment for your work
• Learning & Development program
• Health insurance
• Wellness benefits
• Mental health support - every employee has access to a dedicated mental health platform
• Great startup atmosphere, team spirit, and team events