OverviewEngineering Manager (Applications - AI) at NewsWhip by Sprout Social. NewsWhip is the leading provider of predictive media intelligence, tracking and predicting engagement with the world’s news stories. As an Irish company, our product and engineering functions are central to our business.We’re seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead two multi-disciplinary feature teams delivering NewsWhip's ambitious AI roadmap. As a key member of our product delivery team, you'll work closely with Product and UX leaders to shape and execute our AI strategy while managing diverse engineering teams that bring innovative solutions to life.ResponsibilitiesPartner deeply with Product and UX leads as part of the core product delivery triad (Design, PM, Engineering) to explore opportunitiesActively contribute to product strategy and roadmap planning, providing technical perspective and feasibility assessmentDrive feature definition and scope through close collaboration with Product Management and UX DesignBalance customer needs, technical constraints, and business goals to make informed product decisionsIdentify and communicate emerging AI technology opportunities that align with business goals and customer needsFacilitate discovery sessions and technical spikes to validate approaches and identify risks earlyLead and mentor two cross-functional engineering teams (~8/9 engineers) across Backend, Frontend, Data Platform, and DS/ML disciplinesFoster a collaborative environment where Engineering, Product, and UX work seamlessly togetherDrive engineering excellence while ensuring alignment with product goals and timelinesManage team performance, career development, and growthOwn team metrics, capacity planning, and resource allocationEnsure delivery plans, team structure, and outputs align with business objectives and product goalsQualifications5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in engineering managementStrong track record of partnership with Product Management and UX teamsExperience leading product discovery and solution design processesProven ability to influence product strategy through technical leadershipStrong technical background with experience in Backend Development, Data Engineering, or Machine LearningExperience managing diverse technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiativesUnderstanding of modern AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and software architectureExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience with agile methodologies and modern software development practicesProven ability to mentor and develop engineering talentTechnical expertiseLarge Language Models and their APIsEmbedding models and similarity searchPrompt engineering and managementAI evaluation and testing frameworksLLMOps tools and practicesNice to haveExperience with AI frameworks (LangChain, LlamaIndex, etc.)Background in media analytics or content intelligenceKnowledge of semantic search and content retrievalExperience with real-time AI systemsExperience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)Previous startup or high-growth company experienceHealth insurance and pensionGreat working environment - remote first or hybrid modelAn opportunity to help define an entirely new industry categoryExcellent opportunity to grow in one of Dublin’s fastest growing home-grown companiesCompany culture & benefitsWe believe in maintaining a friendly work environment, a healthy work-life balance, and compensating our employees fairly for their input. You’ll be part of a team that believes in mutual support and education, and for a company where a work week isn’t just the gap between weekends, but an opportunity to do work that is impactful and innovative. We also love eating and socializing together, annual and seasonal company and team retreats, healthy and unhealthy snacks and other perks.Additional detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information Technology and EngineeringIndustries: Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and Public Relations and Communications ServicesWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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