Engineering Manager

About Us

Founded in 2021, Axion is at the forefront of transforming product quality and customer satisfaction in manufacturing. Our cutting-edge AI-powered platform empowers manufacturers to swiftly identify, thoroughly investigate, and effectively resolve quality issues while simultaneously elevating customer experiences and outcomes.

As trailblazers in end-to-end quality intelligence, we're setting new industry standards. Our innovative approach enables industrial, aerospace, consumer, and medtech manufacturers to harness the power of quality and post-market data, driving down costs and boosting business performance.

Our vision extends beyond mere problem-solving; we're committed to reshaping the future of manufacturing. By seamlessly integrating advanced AI technology with deep industry expertise, Axion is paving the way for smarter, safer, and more efficient production processes across diverse sectors.

Backed by leading investors, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Amplo, Boeing, and RTX Ventures, Axion is poised to lead the quality revolution in manufacturing.

About the Role:

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams building scalable, secure, and customer-centric enterprise SaaS solutions. In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the execution of complex software projects, fostering team health and development, and partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to align engineering with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead an engineering team focused on the development and delivery of enterprise-grade SaaS applications at a fast growing startup.

• Attract, hire, mentor, and retain top engineering talent; foster an inclusive and high-performance culture.

• Define and drive technical strategy and roadmap in collaboration with Product, Design, and other stakeholders.

• Own delivery of major product initiatives, ensuring high quality, timely execution, and alignment with company goals.

• Champion best practices in software development, DevOps, and quality engineering.

• Create and manage career development plans, performance reviews, and team succession strategies.

• Communicate effectively with executive leadership, providing visibility into team performance, challenges, and delivery timelines.
  

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 2+ years in a formal engineering management role.

• Proven track record of managing and scaling high-performing engineering teams in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

• Strong technical background in modern web/cloud technologies, microservices, and enterprise architectures.

• Experience with agile methodologies and software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices.

• Excellent leadership, people management, and organizational skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience); advanced degree a plus.

• Background in B2B SaaS, especially products that serve large enterprise customers.
  

Who You Are:

You’re a builder and operator who thrives in fast-moving, high-accountability environments. You take pride in getting things done — thoughtfully, efficiently, and without drama. You’re energized by ambiguity, skilled at bringing clarity, and comfortable flexing between strategy and execution.

You value feedback — giving it, receiving it, and acting on it — and you see collaboration as a competitive advantage, not a burden. You’re low-ego but high-agency: you care about winning as a team more than being right individually. You move quickly, communicate directly, and make decisions grounded in impact and data.

You don’t need constant direction — you create momentum. You take ownership for outcomes, and you expect the same from those around you.

How We Operate:

We move fast, work smart, and hold ourselves to a high bar. Axion isn’t a 9–5 — it’s a place for people who take pride in their craft and are motivated by meaningful work. We respect time off and boundaries, but we’re also realistic: hard problems sometimes require weekend pushes or late-night thinking sessions. We support that balance — intensity with respect for recharge.

We stay highly collaborative and connected throughout the day — much of our communication happens over Slack. We move quickly, share feedback often, and keep discussions open so decisions and context flow freely. If you value crisp communication, rapid iteration, and a steady hum of collaboration, you’ll fit right in.

We:

• Collaborate deeply. Feedback is part of how we build — everyone has a voice, and ideas win on merit.

• Leave ego at the door. Titles don’t define value; contribution does.

• Bias toward action. We iterate fast and favor progress over perfection.

• Communicate with clarity. Direct, transparent, and always in service of the mission.

• Act like owners. Everyone is accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.

• Sustain excellence. We push hard but don’t glorify burnout — we’re in this for the long game.

If you want to help shape a company redefining how manufacturing operates — and you thrive in a culture that rewards ownership, speed, and candor — you’ll feel at home here

What We Offer:

• Work with cutting-edge AI technology making a tangible impact in manufacturing

• Collaborative, mission-driven team and supportive leadership

• Generous time off

• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits

• Lunch stipend…. And much more

Ready to drive the future of manufacturing with AI? Apply today to join our team and help us build the category-defining platform for quality intelligence.

Axion is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.