Rescale

Senior Software Engineering Manager, Core Cloud Compute

Rescale3 weeks ago
Location

Remote (United States)

Workplace

Remote

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 180,000 – 260,000

Level

Senior

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Apr 24, 2026

Full TimeRemoteSenior

The role

Summary

Rescale is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the core cloud computing orchestration engine team. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence, scale distributed systems across multiple cloud providers, and leverage AI-assisted development to enhance engineering velocity and product reliability.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Develop technical excellence and leadership among high-performing engineering team members, managing 3-10 engineers including senior and staff individual contributors
Cloud Computing Orchestration: Scale and extend Rescale's core job orchestration engine leveraging VM and Kubernetes-based compute for large-scale engineering simulations across multiple public cloud providers
AI-Assisted Development: Foster and contribute to AI-assisted software development practices, including code agents, AI-augmented code review, and automated operational tooling
Operational Excellence: Maintain high operational standards, drive incident response, enforce SLO discipline, and reduce operational toil and incident load
Cross-Functional Alignment: Drive alignment across Engineering, Product, Design, and customer-facing teams on product delivery and technical architecture

What we look for

Technical

Cloud ExpertiseProven production experience with major cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) at scale, with familiarity with managed Kubernetes (EKS, AKS)
Distributed SystemsStrong technical proficiency in scalable distributed systems architecture and design
AI Development ToolsHands-on experience with AI tools in Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and proven ability to drive sustainable AI adoption

Education

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

Experience

Management Experience3+ years managing high-performing Software Engineering teams of 3-10 people, including senior and staff individual contributors
Architectural LeadershipExperience leading multi-quarter architectural changes with quantifiable impact
SaaS OperationsExperience managing complex backend SaaS systems with meaningful on-call ownership, incident management, and SLO discipline

Skills

Required skills

Cloud ComputingExpertise in cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes, and distributed computing architectures
Team LeadershipStrong people management and technical leadership skills
AI IntegrationAbility to integrate AI tools and methodologies into software development processes

Nice to have

HPC BackgroundExperience in High-Performance Computing (HPC) or scientific computing platforms
Multi-Cloud StrategyAdvanced knowledge of multi-cloud deployment and orchestration strategies

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 180,000 – 260,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity Compensation

Stock options or equity package included in total compensation

Remote Work

Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working environment

Cutting-Edge Technology

Opportunity to work with advanced cloud computing and AI technologies

Interview process

  1. 1
    Initial Screening — Phone or video call with recruiting team to assess initial fit
  2. 2
    Technical Leadership Interview — In-depth discussion of management experience, technical leadership, and strategic approach
  3. 3
    System Design Challenge — Technical interview focusing on distributed systems architecture and cloud computing design
  4. 4
    Team and Executive Interviews — Meetings with potential team members and leadership to evaluate cultural and strategic alignment
  5. 5
    Final Offer Discussion — Comprehensive compensation and role details discussion
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Rescale is a cloud computing platform that provides high-performance computing (HPC) and simulation software solutions for engineering and scientific organizations. The company offers a managed cloud infrastructure and software suite that enables researchers and engineers to run complex computational simulations, including finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and other engineering workloads. Rescale serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, energy, and manufacturing by reducing the complexity and cost of accessing powerful computing resources traditionally required for advanced simulations.

San Francisco, USAFounded 2011rescale.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonGo
Frameworks
Kubernetes
Databases
Distributed Databases
Tools
AI Development ToolsCloud Providers
Other
CI/CD
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