Cohere

Engineering Manager, FDE Infrastructure (EMEA)

Cohere3 weeks ago
Location

United Arab Emirates

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Apr 21, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Cohere is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their Forward Deployed Engineering team in the EMEA region, focusing on deploying enterprise AI infrastructure. The ideal candidate will drive technical implementations, mentor a team of engineers, and play a critical role in scaling Cohere's North platform across customer environments.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers across the EMEA region, providing strategic guidance and professional development
Platform Deployment: Drive end-to-end deployment of Cohere's North platform in private cloud and on-premises enterprise environments
Customer Success: Take full ownership of customer technical implementations from initial engagement through final delivery
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to optimize AI platform delivery strategies
Infrastructure Optimization: Optimize performance for cloud services including OpenSearch, databases, and Kubernetes services
Resource Scaling: Define and implement scaling guidelines for GPU and CPU compute resources to support enterprise AI deployments

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureExtensive experience with major cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP
ContainerizationAdvanced knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Enterprise DeploymentProven experience deploying enterprise software at significant scale

Education

Advanced DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field preferred

Experience

Leadership ExperienceMinimum 5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated team leadership
Management ExperienceExperience managing engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureExpertise in Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms
Kubernetes ManagementAdvanced Kubernetes and Helm configuration skills
LeadershipStrong people management and mentorship capabilities

Nice to have

AI/ML InfrastructureExperience with AI and machine learning deployment technologies
Enterprise SecurityBackground in enterprise security and compliance frameworks
Multilingual CapabilitiesFluency in additional European languages

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 180,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Vacation

6 weeks of paid vacation annually

Learning Allowance

$2,000 annual budget for professional development

Equity

Stock options provided to employees

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage with additional mental health budget

Parental Leave

100% salary top-up for up to 6 months of parental leave

Work Flexibility

Remote-first work arrangement with global office locations

Co-working Stipend

Stipend for co-working space or home office setup

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Preliminary review of application and qualifications
  2. 2
    Technical Interview — In-depth discussion of technical skills and enterprise deployment experience
  3. 3
    Leadership Assessment — Evaluation of management capabilities and team leadership potential
  4. 4
    Final Interview — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss strategic fit and vision alignment
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Cohere

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Cohere is a leading enterprise AI company focused on building powerful large language models (LLMs) and tools for businesses. The company's mission is to empower enterprises to integrate cutting-edge AI capabilities into their products and operations, making AI accessible and practical for real-world applications. Cohere offers a range of APIs that allow developers and organizations to harness generative AI for tasks such as text generation, summarization, intelligent search, and conversation. They operate within the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence software market, serving a diverse global clientele.

Toronto, CanadaFounded 2019cohere.com

Tech Stack

Languages
Python
Frameworks
KubernetesHelm
Databases
OpenSearch
Tools
CI/CD
Other
AI Platform
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