Cohere

Engineering Manager, FDE Infrastructure (Middle East)

Cohere2 weeks ago
Location

Middle East

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 150,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Jun 11, 2026

Full TimeRemoteManager

The role

Summary

Cohere is seeking an Engineering Manager for their Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) Infrastructure team in the Middle East, focusing on deploying enterprise AI platforms in customer environments. The ideal candidate will lead a technical team, drive complex AI infrastructure deployments, and be passionate about scaling cutting-edge AI solutions for enterprise clients.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers, providing strategic guidance and technical direction
Infrastructure Deployment: Drive end-to-end deployment of North platform in private cloud and on-premises enterprise environments
Customer Success: Take ownership of technical implementation and delivery, ensuring high-quality customer outcomes
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to shape enterprise AI deployment strategies
Performance Optimization: Optimize performance for OpenSearch, databases, and Kubernetes services, defining scaling guidelines for compute resources
Scalability Engineering: Build processes and technologies that support rapid organizational growth and infrastructure scaling

What we look for

Technical

Cloud InfrastructureProven expertise in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) with hands-on enterprise software deployment experience
Kubernetes ExpertiseAdvanced knowledge of Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipeline implementation
Infrastructure OptimizationExperience in performance tuning for OpenSearch, databases, and Kubernetes services

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred

Experience

Leadership Experience5+ years of software engineering experience with demonstrated technical leadership
Engineering ManagementProven track record of managing engineers in fast-paced, high-growth technology environments
Enterprise DeploymentSubstantial experience deploying enterprise software at scale across complex infrastructures

Skills

Required skills

Cloud InfrastructureProficiency in Azure, AWS, or GCP cloud platforms
KubernetesAdvanced Kubernetes and Helm configuration skills
CI/CDExperience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines
CommunicationExcellent English communication skills

Nice to have

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

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 150,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Healthcare

Comprehensive health and dental benefits with separate mental health budget

Retirement

RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme options

Parental Support

100% Parental Leave top-up for up to 6 months for either parent

Professional Development

Annual education and learning stipend for conferences, courses, and coaching

Wellness Benefits

Annual enrichment benefits for arts, culture, fitness, and workspace improvement

Lunch Stipend

Weekly lunch stipend of $75/£75 or local currency equivalent

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Resume and background review using AI-enabled assessment tools
  2. 2
    Technical Phone Screen — Initial discussion with recruiting team to assess technical background and leadership potential
  3. 3
    Hiring Manager Interview — Detailed technical and leadership competency assessment with potential team manager
  4. 4
    Technical Interview — In-depth technical evaluation of cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and deployment expertise
  5. 5
    Team Match Interview — Final interview to assess cultural fit and team dynamics with potential team members
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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
Helm
Databases
OpenSearch
Tools
KubernetesCI/CD Tools
Other
Cloud Platforms
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