Engineering Manager Product

Engineering Manager Product Overview

Apollo Research is seeking an Engineering Manager for our product team to lead the development of Watcher, a coding agent security product that monitors billions of agent tokens monthly. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer who is passionate about both people management and technical execution. Initially, the Engineering Manager will focus on team coordination and code delivery, transitioning to a leadership role as the team expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage team planning and tracking, ensuring clarity on tasks and deadlines.
• Facilitate regular team meetings and retrospectives to maintain operational efficiency.
• Resolve dependencies between engineering, research, and infrastructure teams.
• Translate research outputs into prioritized engineering tasks.
• Coordinate customer commitments and manage project releases and documentation.
• Provide regular updates on project status and risks to the CEO.
• Directly manage product engineers, conducting one-on-ones and providing feedback.
• Oversee the hiring process and ensure effective onboarding for new engineers.
• Engage in hands-on coding, primarily in Python and TypeScript, and make architectural decisions.
• Develop tools to enhance team productivity, leveraging AI where appropriate.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of software engineering experience with a strong coding background.
• Experience managing small engineering teams, including hiring and performance management.
• Proven ability to execute multi-person engineering projects from start to finish.
• High agency and initiative in addressing team needs and improving processes.
• Strong communication skills for providing and receiving feedback.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment with changing priorities.
• Experience with AI tools for management and coding tasks.

Benefits

• Market competitive salary and equity options.
• Salary range: £190,000 – £266,000 in London; $283,000 – $396,000 in San Francisco.
• Unlimited vacation and sick leave.
• Up to 6 months of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings with employer matching.
• Free meals and snacks during workdays.
• Paid work-related travel opportunities.
• Annual professional development budget of $1,000.
• Relocation support and assistance with visa fees.

Working Pattern

This is an onsite role based in either London or San Francisco, with flexible working hours available.

About the Team

The product team includes engineers and researchers working collaboratively to enhance our coding agent security product, Watcher. You will report directly to the CEO, Marius Hobbhahn, and work closely with other engineers and researchers.

How to Apply

Please complete the application form with your CV. A cover letter is not required, but you may include links to relevant work samples. The interview process includes a screening interview, a take-home test, technical interviews, and a final interview with the CEO. AI tools may be used during the take-home test, and we value the quality of your submissions.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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