Systems Engineering Manager
Stockholm
Full Time
USD 175,000 – 250,000
Manager
Systems Engineering Manager
May 19, 2026
The role
Summary
Modal is seeking an experienced Systems Engineering Manager to lead a high-performance engineering team focused on distributed computing and AI infrastructure. The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can balance strategic management with deep technical contributions in building complex cloud and systems solutions.
What you'll do
What we look for
Technical
Education
Experience
Skills
Required skills
Nice to have
Compensation & benefits
USD 175,000 – 250,000 (annual)
Available
Benefits
Equity Options
Stock options in a high-growth AI infrastructure startup valued at $1.1B
Professional Growth
Opportunities to work alongside creators of popular open-source projects and experienced engineering leaders
Innovative Environment
Join one of the fastest-growing AI infrastructure organizations at an early stage
Interview process
- 1Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruitment team to discuss background and experience
- 2Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of systems engineering experience and leadership approach
- 3Technical Challenge — Hands-on technical assessment focusing on systems design and problem-solving
- 4Team Interview — Meetings with potential team members and current engineering leadership
- 5Final Executive Interview — Discussion with senior leadership about vision, strategy, and cultural fit
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Modal is a cloud computing platform that enables developers to build, deploy, and scale applications without managing underlying infrastructure. The company provides serverless computing solutions that allow developers to run code on demand, handle background jobs, and deploy machine learning models with minimal operational overhead. Modal serves software developers and organizations looking to streamline their application development and deployment processes in the cloud.