Beyond the qualifications, we hire through a specific lens. These aren’t buzzwords; they’re the things we’ll actually look for in how you talk about your work.
You’re a builder, not a maintainer.
You’re most energized when there isn’t a clear path yet, and you get to define it. You don’t wait for direction; you identify gaps, shape solutions, and drive them forward. At Pendo, great Senior Engineering Managers don’t just follow instructions; they operate as strategic advisors, influencing decisions, guiding stakeholders, and elevating how we work.
You’re AI-curious - genuinely.
You’re not using AI tools occasionally. You’re rewiring how you work around them. You’re faster, sharper, and more prolific because of it, and you bring that energy to everything — how you approach your work, how you prep, how you communicate, how you think. We want someone who sees AI as a multiplier, not a shortcut.
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5+ years of engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a direct people-management role, with a track record of growing engineers as well as delivering software.
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Hands-on architecture experience with LLM or agent systems, including RAG, tool-calling, or orchestration frameworks, with the ability to own architecture rather than only review it.
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Experience delivering in greenfield or early-stage product areas where architecture and patterns are still being defined.
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Demonstrated ability to manage delivery commitments across a team of engineers, including ownership of sprint or quarterly planning processes.
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Strong build-versus-buy judgment in a fast-moving AI tooling landscape.
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Strong technical foundation in front-end or back-end development, such as React, Angular, Vue, Go, Python, Java, Ruby, or C#.
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Demonstrated success working cross-functionally across Engineering, Product, and Design, with the ability to surface constraints early and maintain trust under pressure.
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Experience hiring for technical roles, including calibrating interview panels, making offer decisions, and closing candidates.