Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity AI

StripeStripe·Remote(US-Remote)·Work From Anywhere
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As the demand for AI-driven solutions grows, companies like Stripe are seeking skilled Engineering Managers to lead the charge. With a 25% increase in AI adoption in the tech industry last year, professionals with expertise in AI developer tools and engineering productivity are in high demand. Stripe's commitment to innovation and user experience makes this role stand out, offering a unique opportunity for candidates to shape the future of software engineering. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their experience in managing high-performing teams, delivering great product experiences, and collaborating across functions.

Job Description

## About the Role As an Engineering Manager, Developer Productivity AI at Stripe, you will lead a high-performing team of engineers to accelerate the company's engineering productivity through the effective deployment of AI-driven tools and solutions. This role is critical to Stripe's mission to increase the GDP of the internet, and you will play a key part in shaping the future of software engineering. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to redefine how software engineers at Stripe work, leveraging AI to automate large swaths of the engineering workflow.

The team you will be leading is a brand new, cross-continent team spanning North America and Europe, comprising high agency engineers with strong product perspectives. Your expertise in managing high-performing teams, delivering great product experiences, and collaborating across functions will be essential in driving the team's success.

In this role, you will have the autonomy to set the product direction in a field with a nearly endless possible solution space. Your ability to think rigorously, communicate clearly, and make or coordinate difficult decisions and trade-offs will be crucial in driving the team's success.

## What You Will Do - Lead a senior, cross-continent team of engineers to move rapidly to deploy and exploit the latest in AI devtools - Deliver compelling user and product experiences for internal users - Work across the company to redefine how software engineers at Stripe work - Keep up with an incredibly fast-paced technology environment - Dig deep into the data on how engineers use AI tools to seek out every bit of benefit, and help Stripe accelerate - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify areas where AI can be leveraged to improve engineering productivity - Develop and implement strategies to improve the adoption of AI-driven tools and solutions within the engineering team - Provide technical guidance and oversight to ensure the successful deployment of AI-driven solutions - Foster a healthy, inclusive, challenging, and supportive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration

## What We Are Looking For - 2+ years of experience managing high-performing engineering teams - At least 5+ years of experience as a software engineer - Proven success in recruiting and building great teams - A repeated history of delivering great, innovative product experiences - either for internal or external users - Effective cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to think rigorously, communicate clearly, and make or coordinate difficult decisions and trade-offs - Ability to foster a healthy, inclusive, challenging, and supportive work environment - Strong written and verbal communication skills for various audiences, including leadership, users, and company-wide

## Nice to Have - Experience in tech leading, mentoring, and managing a team that shipped products to engineers - Experience building tools and products, ideally for technical audiences - either as internal or external customers - Deep curiosity and opinionation about the use of AI in software engineering - Strong opinion about how engineers do good work

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive compensation package - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools - Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements - Comprehensive health insurance and benefits package - Generous parental leave policy - Employee discounts and perks

How to Stand Out

- To stand out in this role, highlight your experience in managing high-performing teams and delivering innovative product experiences.

  • Showcase your expertise in AI-driven tools and solutions, and demonstrate your ability to think rigorously and communicate clearly.
  • When applying, be prepared to provide specific examples of how you have driven engineering productivity through AI-driven solutions in your previous roles.
  • In the interview, be ready to discuss your experience in collaborating across functions and your ability to foster a healthy, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
  • Don't be afraid to ask questions about the team's dynamics, the company culture, and the opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Make sure to research Stripe's mission, values, and products to demonstrate your passion for the company and the role.

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