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Software Engineering Manager

Citrine
United States
Join Citrine as a Software Engineering Manager! You'll lead a dynamic team, fostering inclusivity, and driving impactful solutions that align with our business vision.

About Citrine Informatics

At Citrine, we’re using generative Artificial Intelligence to enable our customers to usher in the next generation of sustainable, high-performing materials and chemicals.  

We’re the leader in AI for materials and chemicals. Our no-code SaaS platform gives product developers, researchers, and engineers access to domain-specific data management and AI tools. Our models propose new ways to combine ingredients and processes that are most likely to outperform, helping companies discover and deploy innovative, sustainable, high-performing materials and chemicals up to 98% faster than traditional R&D approaches.

Citrine regularly wins awards for innovation and sustainability, earning spots on the CB Insights AI 100 list and the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the US. Our customers include leading organizations such as LyondellBasell, Panasonic, Michelin, Synthomer, and Syensqo. We also collaborate with researchers from world-renowned institutions on cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI and the physical sciences.

Our team is ambitious with our goals, passionate about our vision, driven by our sustainability mission, and eager to grow and learn from each other. We’re headquartered in California, with team members throughout North America and Europe. We’re growing quickly, and we’re looking for the best to join us!

About the Role

We’re seeking an Engineering Manager to support our Engineering team. This role will guide technical execution, contribute to our collaborative culture, and ensure high-quality solutions that support our product vision. As an Engineering Manager, you’ll work closely with our external partners to align goals, drive engagement, and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We’re looking for someone who can empower our remote team to build a simple, scalable architecture while encouraging agile practices and personal growth. This role reports to the Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

    • Team Leadership & Growth: Coach, mentor, and support a high-performing engineering team, fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to grow and contribute.
    • Technical Guidance & Architecture: Oversee technology migrations and guide architectural direction, emphasizing simplicity, scalability, and alignment with long-term goals.
    • Collaboration & External Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and open communication about technical progress and outcomes.
    • Driving Engagement & Continuous Improvement: Create a culture of engagement, agility, and continuous learning, helping team members adopt best practices that enhance team productivity and efficiency.
    • Project Management: Manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables, coordinating effectively to deliver timely high-quality solutions.
    • Code Quality & Best Practices: Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and documentation; lead by example in code reviews and process optimization. Please note this position will require hands-on coding (~40%).
    • Inspiring Remote Teams: Support a distributed engineering team by promoting a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and shared goals, while keeping the focus on simple, sustainable architecture.

Skills and Experience

    • 10+ years as a software engineer or equivalent role
    • 5+ years of experience managing people
    • Proven experience in supporting, coaching, and empowering engineering teams, with a focus on inclusive practices that foster belonging and respect
    • Project management skills, balancing multiple projects and team goals with an inclusive, team-oriented approach
    • Skilled in communicating effectively with diverse stakeholders, translating technical updates into accessible, clear information
    • Commitment to fostering engagement, continuous improvement, and agility within the team
    • Ability to think strategically, recognize challenges early, and co-create effective solutions with the team

Nice-to-Haves

    • Proficiency in Typescript, Node, Python, Scala/JVM, Postgres, and AWS
    • Experience in an ISO-27001 or SOC2-compliant environment
    • Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification listed. Citrine Informatics is invested in creating a diverse, authentic, and inclusive team, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with what you read above, please consider applying anyway!
Our Core Values

Citrine Informatics recognizes that its most valuable asset is its people. We have created our set of Core Values to encourage, support, and invest in our team as they work to innovate and support a more sustainable world. Our Core Values reflect our ongoing commitment to continuously invest in nurturing our talent and our people-first approach to conducting business.   

- We take pride in and recognize the successes and growth of ourselves and our colleagues. We support each other in our growth.
- We prototype and collect data to make good decisions. We question that data and are constantly iterating to find the best solution.
- We are all owners of Citrine and make decisions like owners. We work autonomously with personal and organizational accountability. 
- We commit to building a diverse and inclusive community within Citrine and actively promote equity and belonging.
- We are tirelessly committed to creating value for our customers.
- We exist to help our customers accelerate the development of sustainable products that are critical to the future of both our planet and our industry.

Compensation and Pay Transparency 

At Citrine, we want your path to career growth to be transparent, straightforward, fair, and easily accessible -- starting with your application and interview process. The annual salary range(s) listed below reflect the level(s) we are considering for this position (please note that there may be unique situations where you may fall outside of this range). Where you fall within the range(s) will depend on how your experience and skills align to our internal leveling system as we learn more about you throughout the interview process. 

$185,000 USD - $210,000 USD

*Range(s) listed are for full-time employees based in the United States only.

Accommodations

Citrine is an inclusive work environment, and we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. Please email us at [email protected] or inform your recruiter if you require any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process.

Benefits (for full-time US-based positions)

4 different medical benefit plan options
Dental, Vision, FSA, and HSA plans 
4% 401k company match
Personal financial advisor and basic free legal guidance
$5,000 annual continuing education budget
$600 equipment budget 
Unlimited PTO and 15 holidays
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored personal development courses
Mentoring Program (internal and external) 
DE&I events
Swag, parties, entertainment budget
FLEX hours and location 
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