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Airbyte

Engineering Manager, Activate

Airbyte, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Overview

Airbyte is the open-source standard for Data Movement. We enable data teams to move data from applications, APIs, unstructured sources, and databases to data warehouses, lakes, AI applications and LLMs. With our approach we are solving the need for extensibility and control that every company needs with data. We’ve built over 15,000 connectors and 200,000+ companies have installed Airbyte. We’ve raised $181M from leading investors and believe in product-led growth. We’re committed to providing context to our employees and candidates through an open handbook. If you find this role exciting, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. The Role

As an Engineering Manager on our Activate team, you’ll lead transformative products in Airbyte’s history. You’ll launch our Data Activation platform and spearhead the next generation of our no-code Connector Builder, enabling API integrations for AI and Reverse ETL use cases. These technologies will open new revenue streams while shaping how thousands of companies connect, activate, and extend their data. Revolutionary Extensibility Technologies You’ll Drive

Data Activation Platform

- Power real-time operational use cases by syncing analytics data back into business apps. Next-Gen No-Code Connector Builder

- Unlock no-code API integration at scale for developers, data teams, and AI workloads. AI-Driven Extensibility

- Incorporate LLMs and new frameworks to accelerate connector creation and extend Airbyte’s platform reach. Scalable Integration Frameworks

- Build patterns and tooling that make connector development 10× faster and more accessible. What You’ll Do

Lead and grow the Activate team, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and technical excellence. Drive product vision and architecture for Data Activation and Connector Builder, aligning roadmaps with company goals. Pioneer new patterns, frameworks, and best practices that define extensibility at Airbyte. Ship high-impact features at scale while ensuring reliability, security, and enterprise readiness. Mentor engineers and help shape their technical and career growth. Transform week-long tasks into minutes through automation and smarter frameworks. What We’re Looking For

8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in engineering leadership. Proven success managing and scaling high-performing teams. Deep experience building integrations and platforms at scale. Strong architectural instincts and ability to align technical direction with business outcomes. Excellent communication skills and cross-functional leadership. A bias toward shipping, learning, and continuous improvement. Passion for building frameworks that empower developers and redefine integration. Location & Compensation

Base range: $220,000 - $245,000, plus a generous equity package and benefits listed below for the U.S. market. We Provide (U.S.)

Relocation assistance for San Francisco-based roles to facilitate a seamless transition. Unlimited paid time off with a practical minimum of 25 PTO days per year. Parental leave: 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents. Open book policy for books supporting professional and career development. Continuous learning/training policy with sponsorship for relevant conferences and programs. Competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 100% coverage for employees and dependents where applicable. Healthcare insurance stipend for those outside the U.S. where applicable. 401(k) and FSA for U.S. employees. Visa sponsorship discussions on a case-by-case basis. Equal Opportunity

Airbyte is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected status under federal, state, or local laws. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with relevant laws.

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