Engineering Manager (Applications - AI)

at  NewsWhip

ENGINEERING MANAGER (APPLICATIONS - AI)

NewsWhip is the leading provider of predictive media intelligence, tracking and predicting engagement with the world’s news stories each day. Our platform is used each day by journalists at hundreds of top tier publications, and communications professionals at all 10 of the top 10 global PR agencies, dozens of international brands, and NGOs, international organisations and not-for-profits. As an Irish company, our product and engineering functions are central to our business. This presents a great opportunity to directly input into what we build and how we build it. There is a direct link between your work, our customers and the continued success of NewsWhip.
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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of engineering experience with 2+ years in engineering management
• Strong track record of partnership with Product Management and UX teams
• Experience leading product discovery and solution design processes
• Proven ability to influence product strategy through technical leadership
• Strong technical background with experience in either Backend Development, Data Engineering, or Machine Learning
• Experience managing diverse technical teams and coordinating cross-functional initiatives
• Understanding of modern AI/ML technologies, cloud platforms, and software architecture
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent