Senior Engineering Manager - Data Intelligence Platform

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Responsibilities

• ▹Organizational strategy and design: expert-level implementation of Stream-aligned, Platform and Enabling team structures (Team Topologies)
• ▹Scaling and R&D architecture: designing high-growth engineering orgs with a focus on flow and cognitive load management
• ▹Data-driven leadership: using health metrics and efficiency benchmarks to proactively resolve bottlenecks
• ▹AI-driven engineering: practical integration of LLMs and agentic workflows into the SDLC (automated coding, testing and incident response)
• ▹Hands-on technical leadership: strong architectural oversight and design review
• ▹Infrastructure scalability for global, high-availability data platforms
• ▹Process engineering: designing AI-augmented onboarding, deployment pipelines and feedback loops
• ▹Product/UX partnership: translating complex roadmaps into technical requirements and high-value execution
• ▹Career frameworks: building seniority levels, internal mobility and growth tracks
• ▹Leadership mentorship: coaching Team Leads and identifying high-potential (HiPo) talent
• ▹Managerial culture: promoting a Radical Candor environment and structured knowledge sharing (Guilds/Tech Talks)

Requirements

• ▹7-10+ years in high-growth SaaS with deep technical acumen (Data Platform experience preferred)
• ▹Proven track record of building and rapidly scaling R&D teams
• ▹Practical interest or experience in Agentic AI systems to drive team-wide adoption
• ▹Expert grasp of Team Topologies, flow optimization and architectural alignment
• ▹Fluent in human-centric frameworks like Management 3.0
• ▹Deep proficiency in Java
• ▹Ability to synthesize high-level strategy into daily operational execution
• ▹Autonomous ownership: self-starter with a strong bias for action and a track record of driving complex initiatives to completion
• ▹Exceptional skill in aligning stakeholders across Product, Design and Executive leadership

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹The chance to be part of an innovative, fast-growing company making a significant impact in the data management space
• ▹Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team
• ▹Competitive salary and benefits package
• ▹Flexible work arrangements (remote or hybrid)
• ▹Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the company

Actian is a global provider of hybrid data management and high-performance cloud data warehousing; its platforms are used by organizations such as Bloomberg, Intuit, Lufthansa and Citibank. The company is moving into Agentic AI-driven software engineering.