Engineering Manager for B2B platform
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for a single person to have a surprising amount of autonomy and can make a meaningful impact. ? Power Groupon's Next Chapter with AI-Driven Innovation Are you a hands-on technical leader ready to shape the next generation of B2B platforms? Join Groupon at a pivotal moment as we transform our business with an aggressive AI-first strategy and modern technology stack. As our new Engineering Manager for Deal Management, you will drive the architecture, development, and impact of systems that empower local businesses worldwide-right from the ground up. ? What You'll Do * Build & lead a high-performing, diverse team (5-6 engineers) across EMEA and India. Set a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and experimentation. * Code & mentor: Be a hands-on leader-actively developing alongside your team in TypeScript (Encore), Python (AI agents), and React. * Architect the future: Own the design and evolution of our AI-powered agent platform, incorporating RAG pipelines, vector
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stores, and robust evaluation frameworks. Shape migration from legacy Java services to modern, cloud-native solutions (GCP). * Modernize & move fast: Overhaul critical workflows, automate deal and merchant onboarding with AI, and deliver pragmatic improvements with business impact. * Collaborate globally: Work side-by-side with product managers, data scientists, UX, and senior engineering leaders to drive high-impact outcomes. * Champion AI innovation: Leverage and advocate for AI tools every day-in how you build, lead, and solve real business challenges. ? What We Look For * 8+ years of software engineering experience; 2+ years leading teams (ideally in scale-up/start-up or high-growth environments). * Strong hands-on backend knowledge (TypeScript/Node.js, Java; Python for AI/ML are a plus). * We welcome experience designing, building or integrating AI agents: RAG pipelines, vector databases, frameworks (LangChain, LangSmith, etc.) but a previous experience is not a must. * Confident shipping modern web apps (React), distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred). * Communicator & builder-adept at translating business priorities into technical roadmaps, making the complex simple for diverse stakeholders. * Builder's mindset: Comfortable with ambiguity, moving fast, iterating, and modernizing legacy systems. * Bonus: Experience integrating AI into e-commerce, B2B SaaS, or platform environments; worked on globally distributed teams. ? Why Groupon, Why Now? * Greenfield & visible: Build on a new codebase, shape engineering culture, and make a measurable impact from day one. * AI-first company: Be part of a true transformation, leveraging AI in live, critical commerce workflows-not just R&D. * Career growth: Lead your own team, influence platform and tech direction, and help rebuild an iconic global business at scale. * Modern ways of working: Remote-first options, flexible hours