Senior Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Point as a Senior Engineering Manager and lead two engineering teams focused on AI-driven workflow optimization and automation. You will define and execute the technical strategy, mentor high-performing engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in engineering management. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is needed. Point offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous health benefits, unlimited paid time off, flexible remote work options, fully paid parental leave, and financial wellness programs. The company fosters a people-first, value-driven culture.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in engineering management, leading multiple teams
• Experience scaling engineering teams and driving high-impact projects with measurable business outcomes
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Data Science, and Operations to align engineering efforts with company goals
• Deep technical acumen with expertise in backend systems, AI/ML applications, or workflow orchestration (coding experience is a plus but not required)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent industry experience
• Technical Leadership – Ability to guide architectural decisions, evaluate trade-offs, and ensure high-quality engineering execution
• People & Performance Management – Experience mentoring engineers, fostering a strong team culture, and driving continuous improvement
• AI & Automation Expertise – Strong understanding of AI-driven automation, workflow optimization, and scalable system design
• Leadership & Team Development – Hire, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning
• Technical Strategy & Execution – Define and drive the roadmap for AI-driven workflow automation, ensuring scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions that align with business objectives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Data Science, and Operations to identify automation opportunities, streamline processes, and deliver measurable business impact

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor two engineering teams focused on AI-driven workflow automation and operational efficiency
• Define and execute the technical strategy for workflow optimization, ensuring scalable and reliable automation solutions
• Drive collaboration with Product, Data Science, and Operations to identify and implement AI-powered improvements
• Ensure high-quality execution, balancing speed, technical excellence, and business impact
• Scale and optimize engineering processes, promoting best practices in automation, observability, and system reliability
• Foster a strong engineering culture, emphasizing ownership, continuous learning, and innovation
• Track and measure impact, using data-driven approaches to evaluate automation effectiveness and inform future improvements
• Hire and develop top talent, ensuring the teams are high-performing, engaged, and aligned with company goals

Benefits

• Generous health benefits
• We provide medical, dental, and vision plans with options for flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA)
• Unlimited paid time off
• Recharge with unlimited paid time off and 10 company holidays
• Flexible remote & onsite work
• Our teams work from many different locations and time zones. We support fully remote work and also have an amazing in-person environment in our downtown Palo Alto, CA HQ
• Fully paid parental leave
• Point will true-up wages from state-applicable PFL earnings so that the employee’s total gross pay will be equivalent to 100% of their regular base pay, as well as two weeks of fully paid leave to be available after exhaustion of state PFL
• For employees in states without Paid Family Leave, Point will provide up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave
• In addition, all employees will receive 4 weeks of fully paid transition time. For four weeks after returning from parental leave, and following the use of all other paid leave benefits, you may work part-time, meaning two or three days per week, and receive 100% of regular base pay
• Financial wellness
• We provide 401K retirement plans for employees as well as guaranteed life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. Full-time employees have the opportunity to take ownership in the company through equity options
• Extra work/life benefits
• We provide monthly stipends for internet, mobile plans, and a one-time home office reimbursement