Engineering Manager

Pelago is the world’s leading virtual clinic for Substance Use Management. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead and grow a high-performing team building AI-native products that improve outcomes for people living with substance use challenges.

Requirements

• Lead and grow a high-autonomy, high-accountability engineering team, mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence.
• Lead from the front as a hands-on builder, pairing with engineers to prototype, debug, and deliver robust, user-facing product experiences.
• Drive end-to-end execution of AI initiatives, from rapid experimentation through secure, reliable production deployment with a high bar for quality and trust.
• Help grow and strengthen our NYC engineering presence while collaborating closely with our London team, serving as a culture carrier and talent magnet as Pelago scales globally.
• Shift the team from output to outcomes, framing ambiguous problem spaces, running fast learning loops, and ensuring work is measured by real member and business impact—not just shipped features.
• Set technical direction and raise engineering standards, focusing reviews and decision-making on architecture, system behavior, and long-term scalability rather than implementation minutiae.
• Champion an AI-native engineering culture, integrating modern AI tools (code generation, intelligent automation, AI-assisted testing) to accelerate velocity and dramatically increase team productivity.

Benefits

• Generous and meaningful equity package
• Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401k Plan
• Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
• Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care
• Substance Use Support for employees and family members