Engineering Manager in Menlo Park, California at Voltai

About VoltaiVoltai is the leading AI company building agentic systems and frontier foundation models for semiconductor and electronics design. Backed by Sequoia Capital, we’re putting AI in the hands of hardware engineers in over 70% of the world’s largest semiconductor and electronics companies to have effortless control over their next-generation chip and board designs, powering the future of automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, IoT, and semiconductor manufacturing.
About the TeamOur founding team consists of IOI/IPhO olympiad medalists, Stanford professors, ex-CTO of Synopsys, and our business leadership has scaled revenue in their previous companies to over $1.5bn. At Voltai, we are combining the world’s best talent in the intersection of software and hardware.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of engineers through weekly sprint cycles and delivery milestones
• Drive sprint planning and execution — from backlog grooming to sprint reviews to retrospectives
• Ruthlessly prioritize engineering work based on business impact, technical debt, and resource constraints
• Translate complex requirements from product and hardware teams into clear, actionable engineering tasks and user stories
• Remove blockers and facilitate team productivity through daily standups, 1:1s, and cross-team coordination
• Partner closely with product and design teams to balance feature delivery with technical excellence
• Track team velocity, sprint health, and delivery metrics while driving continuous process improvement

Required Skill Sets

• 2–6 years of experience in engineering management, ideally leading 3-8 engineers at a technical or AI-driven company
• Strong people management skills — coaching engineers, managing performance, and fostering team growth
• Excellent prioritization and project management abilities, especially in fast-moving sprint environments
• Experience with agile methodologies, sprint planning tools (Jira, Linear), and engineering productivity metrics
• Ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining team focus and morale
• Technical depth to engage in architectural discussions and code reviews when needed
• Strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is a bonus
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities

Our Benefits

• Unlimited PTO: Recharge when you need it, no questions asked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents.
• Free Meals and Snacks: Daily lunches, dinners, and snacks in the office.
• Professional Growth: We invest in your continuous learning and offer opportunities to expand your skills.
• Visa Sponsorship: We welcome global talent and provide visa sponsorship to support qualified candidates.