Software Engineering Manager, Series A

Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Title of Role: Engineering Manager Location: New York City (In-Person) Company Stage of Funding: Series A ($25M+ raised from top-tier firms like Sequoia, NEA, and Neo) Office Type: Onsite, 5 Days a Week Salary: $230K-$275K + Relocation Bonus (if applicable) Company Description Our client is a fast-growing AI-driven healthcare technology startup dedicated to transforming administrative workflows in clinical settings. Backed by top-tier investors and led by experienced clinicians and technologists, this company is on a mission to streamline healthcare operations using proprietary AI models and automation tools. Their flagship product-an intelligent automation platform-augments and accelerates healthcare decision-making by integrating seamlessly into existing systems. With a strong emphasis on compliance, modularity, and explainability, their solution is already reducing administrative burden and improving care quality across major health plans. What You Will Do Lead and scale a high-performing team of engineers while maintaining a strong focus on technical excellence. Own the architecture and delivery of complex backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-integrated workflows. Make foundational technical decisions for distributed systems, high-throughput services, and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, on-prem). Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, AI, and Design) to build user-centric and scalable solutions. Set and evolve engineering best practices, driving efficient execution without unnecessary overhead. Remain hands-on where needed-guiding system architecture and reviewing codebases, especially in areas like CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, and modern backend systems. Foster a culture of mentorship, accountability, and continuous technical learning. Ideal Candidate Background 7-12 years of experience as a software engineer, with a track record of progression into technical leadership or engineering management. Has operated in both high-growth startups and established tech environments. Deep understanding of backend infrastructure, cloud environments, and scalable systems. Mission-driven with a background or interest in health tech, life sciences, or impact-driven industries. Comfortable working in dynamic, high-ownership environments with limited oversight. Preferred Strong educational background in Computer Science or related field. Experience with AI/ML applications in production environments, even if indirectly. Familiarity with scaling engineering teams from early stages. Prior exposure to infrastructure-heavy projects or cloud-first architecture. Compensation, Benefits, and Other Perks Base Salary: $230,000-$275,000 Equity: Competitive equity package Relocation Bonus: Available for out-of-state hires Visa Sponsorship: Available for H1B transfers, O1, OPT, and TN candidates Insurance: 100% covered health, dental, and vision Meals: Catered lunches and stocked kitchen Time Off: Flexible PTO policy Professional Development: Learning & development budget Commute-Friendly: Office located in NYC with amenities for daily commuting This is an opportunity to take a pivotal leadership role at a mission-driven company building the infrastructure to transform how healthcare operates in the U.S. and beyond. You'll help define the product and culture at a company poised to lead a major wave of innovation in the AI for healthcare space. #J-18808-Ljbffr