Forward Deploy - Engineering Manager (Core Platform)The RoleWe're seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the team building our core platform. You'll own the technical foundation that powers all of our enterprise deployments, building scalable, reusable infrastructure.This role is product and platform-focused. You'll drive engineering excellence, establish standards and practices, and build the systems that make our delivery teams successful. You'll work closely with Product, Architecture, and client-facing engineering teams to ensure the platform evolves to meet enterprise needs.About A.TeamA.Team is an AI Systems Integrator serving Fortune 500 CPG and Retail brands. We're building Assemble, an agentic AI platform that transforms how enterprise teams work.We're at an inflection point, transitioning from custom client solutions to a scalable platform model. This role is critical to that evolution, building the technical foundation for our next phase of growth.What You'll DoLead Platform EngineeringOwn the roadmap and delivery for Assemble's core platform capabilitiesBuild scalable infrastructure including data pipelines, knowledge management, agent orchestration, and enterprise integrationsDrive architecture decisions that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term platform scalabilityEnsure platform reliability, security, and performance at enterprise scaleDrive Engineering ExcellenceEstablish and enforce engineering standards, development practices, and code quality across the organizationLead technical design reviews and architecture discussionsBuild an AI-native team—incorporate AI into engineering workflows and practicesReduce technical debt while maintaining delivery velocityCreate documentation and knowledge sharing practicesBuild CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and developer toolingManage & Develop the TeamLead, mentor, and grow a team of platform engineersConduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversationsMake hiring decisions and participate in technical interviewsBuild a high-trust, high-performance engineering cultureAbout You8+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years in engineering managementStrong technical background in Python, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and distributed systemsExperience building platforms, developer tools, or internal infrastructureDeep understanding of modern software architecture, CI/CD, and engineering best practicesExperience establishing and implementing AI best practicesExperience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environmentsTrack record of shipping high-quality software and improving engineering velocityExcellent communication skills and ability to influence across teamsSuccess in This Role Looks LikePlatform capabilities accelerate delivery team velocity measurablyEngineering and AI standards and practices improve across the organizationEngineering team is productive, engaged, and growingYou're the technical leader others look to for guidance on "how we build"At A.Team, we believe diverse teams create better products and experiences. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.