Task Force Talent is seeking a Software Engineering Manager for a very well-funded early-stage company working on automated methods to build highly reliable, large-scale software systems. The key responsibilities in this role will be to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams, contribute to technical direction and architecture decisions, manage project delivery, and foster a culture of engineering excellence while drawing from hands-on technical experience.
To be competitive for this role, candidates should be able to pass one or more technical interviews (not necessarily leetcode but likely something somewhat similar) and possibly provide a presentation on a previous project.
The founding team at this client is exceptional: they have started and sold two prior companies, the last one to a top tech giant, and they have built systems that others said could not be built. They have assembled a team (~40-50) of incredibly talented, very high-end scientists and engineers who like to solve "impossible" problems. Morale at this company is very high, and so are the hiring standards. This company is looking for top engineers who can work with a team and enjoy what they do.
Target salary range is 170k to 250k+ plus equity, depending on experience level.
All positions are full-time, in-office near Tysons Corner, VA, in the Virginia tech corridor. There is a small future possibility of work in the UK.
This company is completely focused on the private sector, no security clearance required. However, employment is open to U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card) only at this time. We are unable to sponsor visas. If you apply but this company is not a fit, we will consider you for other available positions as well.
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Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
- Strong background in computer science; this company is open to physicists/mathematicians but in our experience candidates typically need to have theoretical computer science foundations or significant coding experience to pass the technical interviews
- Started career as an IC (Individual Contributor) engineer
- 7+ years (more likely 10+) of engineering experience with at least 2 years in management
- Track record of successfully leading and growing engineering teams
- Strong technical background with hands-on development experience
- Experience delivering complex technical projects
- Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent
- Experience with modern software development practices and methodologies
- Strong system design and architecture skills
- Excellence in cross-functional communication and collaboration
- Experience with distributed systems and high-performance computing is a plus
- History of making significant technical contributions to projects
- Ability to balance technical leadership with people management
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
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Interview Process
The process typically involves an initial phone screen, a technical coding interview (can be virtual), and several on-site interviews. Often part of the on-site interview is a technical presentation on a problem the candidate has solved or something the candidate has built, and the discussions will go from there. This company has genius-level engineers who like to get into the details!
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About us:
Task Force Talent is a specialized recruiting firm for science, engineering, and security careers. Our clients include seed to Series C startups working on AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and other novel technologies. We also work with small to medium-sized government contractors, and we help leading venture capital firms find talent for their portfolio companies. We have hundreds of jobs available and consider all applicants for all roles, now and in the future. Our goal is to find the best fit for you!
If you don't see the perfect fit, simply use our general application at: https://taskforcetalent.breezy.hr/p/5bbc3c44433e-single-application-for-all-jobs-general