Senior Engineering Manager - AI Labs (Insurtech)

About Us: EvolutionIQ’s mission is to improve the lives of injured and disabled workers and enable them to return to the workforce, saving billions of dollars in avoidable costs and lost productivity to the US and global economies and make insurance more affordable for everyone. We are currently experiencing massive growth and to accomplish our goals, we are hiring world-class talent who want to help build and scale internally, and transform the insurance space. Our team is our #1 priority, and we have been named one of Inc.’s Best Workplaces 3 years in a row!

Your Impact: The Senior Engineering Manager for AI Labs will be responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of projects and delivery across our engineering organization which will make a significant impact. You will lead teams to consistently ship high-quality solutions on time, while upholding technical excellence and operational rigor. By translating strategic objectives into clear, actionable plans, you will ensure strong execution and outcomes, creating space for leadership to focus on broader organizational goals.

This role blends technical leadership, program execution, and people management. You will own the processes, rhythms, and accountability structures that keep engineering delivery predictable and aligned, while fostering a culture of clarity, urgency, and continuous improvement. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring that our teams not only deliver, but deliver with impact.

Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead, coach, and grow a team of engineers through mentorship, feedback, and career development.
• Provide technical guidance and ensure architectural and code quality standards are met.
• Support design and code reviews, ensuring engineering best practices are followed.
• Partner with product management and design to refine requirements and translate them into actionable engineering plans.
• Drive operational excellence: monitoring system health, ensuring reliability, and managing technical debt.

Delivery & Execution Leadership

• Own the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, from planning to delivery.
• Establish and enforce repeatable processes for sprint planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Anticipate risks and proactively resolve blockers to keep projects on track.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to manage dependencies and ensure alignment.
• Track and report on delivery metrics (velocity, quality, timelines).
• Manage escalations and ensure issues are addressed with urgency and ownership.
• Lead the creation, iteration, and communication of team OKRs to ensure focus on outcomes, not just outputs.

People & Stakeholder Leadership

• Inspire a high-performing team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively across leadership, peers, and teams — translating strategy into execution.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders (Product, Design, QA, Client Success, etc.) to ensure smooth delivery.
• Balance team workload, priorities, and individual growth to avoid burnout while driving results.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• 8 years of engineering experience with at least 4 years in engineering management or technical program management roles.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams through complex projects with multiple dependencies.
• Strong project and program management skills; comfortable with Agile/Scrum/Kanban frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities in ambiguous situations.
• Strong technical foundation (experience in Python, Data pipelines, cloud platforms).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for building great teams and delivering impactful software.

What Success Looks Like:

• Engineering teams are delivering consistently, with predictable timelines and high-quality output.
• Dependencies and risks are surfaced early and resolved quickly.
• Teams feel supported, engaged, and clear on priorities.
• The leadership team has the space to focus on strategy while trusting execution is in strong hands.

Work-life, Culture & Perks: 

• Compensation: The base salary range is $250-300K, with flexibility depending on a candidate’s background and experience. An annual bonus plan and company equity plan (RSUs) are also included in our compensation package.
• Well-Being: Medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, life insurance and AD&D, and 401k matching. Additional family, wellness, and pet benefits. 
• Home & Family: Paid time off and sick leave, 100% paid parental leave (16 weeks for primary caregivers and 12 weeks for secondary caregivers). We offer a flexible schedule for new parents returning to work. 
• Office Life: Catered lunches, happy hours, pet-friendly spaces, and monthly technology stipend.
• Growth & Training: $1,000/year for each employee for professional development, as well opportunities for tuition reimbursement.
• Sponsorship: We are open to sponsoring candidates currently in the U.S. who need to transfer their active visa. Please check with our Recruiting team if your visa is applicable for transfer.

EvolutionIQ appreciates your interest in our company as a place of employment. EvolutionIQ is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.