Zip

Engineering Manager, App Studio and Marketplace

Zip1 months ago
Location

San Francisco

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 220,000 – 250,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Feb 4, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Zip is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the App Studio and Marketplace team, focusing on building a scalable AI-driven platform that enables rapid development of complex workflows and AI-powered agent integrations for enterprise customers. The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, grow a high-performing engineering team, and contribute to Zip's innovative procurement technology platform.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Lead and grow a team of 10+ engineers, scaling to 20+ as the product and organization expands
Strategic Planning: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, and engineering teams to define strategy, roadmap, and execution plans for the App Studio and Marketplace platform
Platform Development: Build a workflow platform that supports the creation of advanced AI super agents and enables rapid development of complex AI-driven workflows
Technical Leadership: Provide hands-on technical guidance including architecture design, code reviews, quality assurance, and incident management
Team Growth: Attract and hire top engineering talent, coach and develop individuals at all levels
Process Optimization: Design and implement processes that enable team scalability while maintaining speed and agility
Technical Vision: Set long-term technical goals and ensure enterprise-grade correctness, resiliency, availability, and scalability

What we look for

Technical

Software Engineering ExperienceMinimum 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
Leadership Experience4+ years of experience managing and leading technical teams
Platform DevelopmentExperience building scalable platforms that serve multiple internal and external functions

Education

Technical DegreeBachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related technical field (Physics, Math)

Experience

Product LaunchProven track record of successfully launching multiple complex products or systems
Team DevelopmentDemonstrated success in hiring, retaining, and developing high-performing engineering teams

Skills

Required skills

Technical LeadershipAbility to provide architectural guidance and technical direction
Cross-functional CollaborationStrong skills in working across product, design, and engineering teams
AI Platform DevelopmentExperience in building AI-driven workflow platforms and integrations

Nice to have

SaaS ExperienceBackground in building and scaling SaaS or FinTech products, particularly in enterprise environments
High-Growth Startup ExperienceComfort operating in fast-paced, smaller company environments with broad scope of responsibilities

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 220,000 – 250,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Equity

Start-up equity package

Healthcare

100% health, vision, and dental coverage options

Meals

Catered breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Time Off

Flexible PTO policy

Wellness

ClassPass membership

Work Arrangement

Hybrid model with 5 flexible remote days per quarter

Professional Development

Home office stipend and communication reimbursement

Family Support

Paid parental leave and fertility benefits

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 engineering management experience and leadership approach
  3. 3
    Platform Architecture Interview — Technical deep dive into candidate's experience with AI-driven platforms and system design
  4. 4
    Team and Culture Fit — Interviews with potential team members and cross-functional partners
  5. 5
    Final Executive Interview — Conversation with senior leadership to assess strategic alignment
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Zip provides an intake-to-pay platform designed to streamline procurement processes, automate approvals, and improve visibility and control for organizations.

San Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2019ziphq.com

Tech Stack

Languages
PythonJavaScript
Frameworks
ReactFastAPI
Databases
PostgreSQLMongoDB
Tools
KubernetesDocker
Other
AI Integration
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