Senior Engineering Manager | AI Systems

Senior Engineering Manager | AI Systems MEET DEEPL DeepL is a global AI product and research company focused on building secure, intelligent solutions to complex business problems. Over 200,000 business customers and millions of individuals across 228 global markets today trust DeepL's Language AI platform for human-like translation, improved writing and real-time voice translation. Building on a history of innovation, quality and security, DeepL continues to expand its offerings beyond the field of Language, including DeepL Agent - an autonomous AI assistant designed to transform the way businesses and knowledge workers get work done. Founded in 2017 by CEO Jarek Kutylowski, DeepL now has over 1,000 passionate employees and is supported by world-renowned investors including Benchmark, IVP, and Index Ventures. Our goal is to become the global leader in trusted, intelligent AI technology, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and create a meaningful impact. To achieve this, we need talented people like you to join our journey. If you’re ready to shape the future of AI and grow your career in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, DeepL is your next destination. WHAT SETS US APART What sets us apart is our blend of cutting-edge AI technology, meaningful work, and a culture where people truly thrive. We’re a team of innovators, researchers, and creators driven by a shared purpose to unlock human potential by making work simpler, smarter, and more connected. When we share what it’s like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This might be because of our technology that helps millions of people and businesses communicate and work better every day, or because of the trust, curiosity, and care that shape our culture. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation, growth, and well-being. Discover more about life at DeepL onLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepl/,Instagram https://www.instagram.com/deepl_official/, and our Blog https://www.deepl.com/en/blog. MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THIS JOURNEY You will lead the Workflow Platform team in the AI Systems track, sitting at the critical edge between Engineering and Research. The team builds and operates our central platform for implementing the AI-based workflows powering DeepL’s Translate, Write, and Voice products. The platform has two parts: - Engine: A distributed runtime (C++ & C#) that executes workflows at scale, handling load balancing and orchestration of requests to our neural networks. - Framework: Python libraries and tooling for implementing the workflows, enabling product teams to easily build and productionize AI capabilities. This is a high-leverage platform role: your work empowers internal product teams to run complex AI workflows in production at massive scale and with high reliability. You will lead a talented group of engineers solving hard distributed systems problems, ensuring our infrastructure stays ahead of our rapidly growing product ambitions. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES - People Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a distributed team of ~8 senior and staff engineers (expected to grow). You will be responsible for their well-being and growth through regular 1:1s, continuous feedback, performance reviews, and career coaching. This is a complex scope requiring you to dive deep into technical details while fostering a high-performing culture. - Strategy: Define the technical strategy and roadmaps in partnership with your technical Product Manager. You will fill a critical gap by establishing a clear technical vision for the platform, ensuring it can support the long-term needs of both Research and Product. Bring clarity, focus, and context to your team. - Execution & Delivery: Own the team's execution, delivery, and technical excellence. Drive continuous improvement of the team’s operations, practices, and technology to ensure reliable delivery ... (truncated, view full listing at source)