Engineering Manager (Speech AI & Full-Stack Products)

Agreement type: This is a remote full-time employment role requiring 40 hours per week, with direct hiring by the client.Preferred candidates' locations: United States, Canada, Latin America.Our company descriptionMission.dev is the next-gen staffing platform for software talent.We help you find, evaluate, and manage top software talent (contractors or direct hires) faster, smarter, and more efficiently.Powered by AI. Backed by real humans.About the clientThis large-scale retail and home services enterprise operates a diverse portfolio of established consumer brands and a major loyalty platform.The organization provides a wide range of home merchandise, apparel, and automotive products while maintaining a significant presence in professional home maintenance and repair services.By integrating traditional retail with modern digital solutions, the company focuses on delivering essential products and specialized services to millions of customers through a multi-channel ecosystem.About the RoleAs an Engineering Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team of 12 engineers focused on building and scaling a full-stack product powered by speech-to-speech Large Language Models (LLMs).You will balance high-level technical guidance with people leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-impact AI solutions.Your role involves driving project execution, fostering professional growth, and owning the delivery of complex frontend and backend systems.This is a critical leadership position responsible for translating cutting-edge technology into seamless customer experiences within a large-scale production environment.What You’ll DoLead and mentor a team of 12 engineers through regular career development, feedback, and performance management.Oversee the end-to-end delivery of frontend and backend systems utilizing speech-to-speech LLM technologies.Partner with product and design teams to define the engineering roadmap and prioritize high-impact features.Drive project execution by managing scoping, estimation, and agile sprint planning.Provide technical oversight through architecture discussions, code reviews, and high-level decision-making.Manage team growth by leading hiring initiatives, onboarding, and retention strategies.Communicate technical progress, risks, and strategic trade-offs to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.What You BringProven track record of shipping software products through the full development lifecycle.Strong technical background in both frontend and backend development.Proficiency in managing teams within an agile development environment.Nice to HavesExperience scaling engineering teams during growth phases.Familiarity with speech processing, natural language processing, or LLM integration.Background in retail, e-commerce, or service-oriented industries.Experience with specialized AI-driven communication tools.