Senior AI Platform Engineering Leader

Contentful Contentful GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital experience platform provider is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its AI Platform team. This role involves leading and scaling engineering teams to build secure and reliable AI-powered features, while aligning technical vision with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical leadership and a strong engineering background, particularly in cloud architectures and platform products. Join a company that values innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Stock Options

Generous paid time off

Annual education budget

Wellbeing stipend

Monthly communication stipend

New hire office equipment stipend

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in technical leadership, managing software/platform engineering teams.
• Deep engineering background including cloud architectures, containerization, and scalable APIs.
• Proven track record delivering high-quality software and platform capabilities for internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale high-performing engineering teams focused on core AI platform capabilities.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to align strategic roadmaps.
• Recruit, mentor, and coach team members to foster technical and leadership growth.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cloud architectures

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Outcome-oriented thinking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Governance and compliance awareness

Education

5+ years experience in technical leadership

Tools

AI platforms and technologies

Containerization technologies

Platform infrastructure tools

Job description

A leading digital experience platform provider is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its AI Platform team. This role involves leading and scaling engineering teams to build secure and reliable AI-powered features, while aligning technical vision with strategic goals. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in technical leadership and a strong engineering background, particularly in cloud architectures and platform products. Join a company that values innovation and inclusivity.