Lead the development of a next-generation open-source inference and training stack. You will manage a high-caliber team of researchers and engineers while remaining hands-on in the codebase. This role is pivotal in building decentralized infrastructure that ensures frontier AI models remain accessible, steerable, and independent of centralized corporate control.
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Engineering Manager at Open-source AI infrastructure startup
Join an elite, small team building the world's most popular open-source AI infrastructure. This Engineering Manager role offers the rare chance to stay hands-on with cutting-edge inference and training stacks while leading a 'cracked' team of PhDs and dropouts. With 30k+ GitHub stars and recognition from industry legends, you'll be at the forefront of decentralizing AI. Enjoy top-tier equity, private healthcare, and the option to relocate to the Bay Area while shaping the future of open-source technology.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
Open-source AI infrastructure startup
What you will do
- Drive the technical roadmap for a widely-used open-source AI platform and shipping complex features.
- Manage and mentor a lean team of elite software engineers and AI researchers to maintain high shipping velocity.
- Solve fundamental challenges in large-scale edge training and distributed inference for frontier models.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven experience leading engineering teams while maintaining a high level of individual technical contribution.
- Deep familiarity with AI infrastructure, distributed systems, or high-performance computing environments.
- A mission-driven mindset with a passion for open-source development and democratizing access to technology.
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a project with massive global reach, featuring 30,000+ GitHub stars and recognition from industry pioneers.
- Work alongside a world-class team of Oxford and Stanford researchers in a high-density talent environment.
- Benefit from top-tier compensation, high equity upside, and unique perks like relocation options to the Bay Area.
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