Job description

About Voltai Voltai 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 Team Our 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

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
Comfort working in fast-paced, high-growth environments with shifting priorities

Nice-to-haves

Strong background in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is a bonus

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