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Senior Engineering Manager, Pro Feedback and Targeting

💼 Full-time💰 $231,200–$231,200🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-26

Core

Engineering Manager leading a cross-functional pod to revamp Thumbtack's core hiring journey by building AI/LLM systems that dynamically understand pro preferences and match them with jobs.

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (0-1 product build)

Builds

AI/LLM-driven matching systems for home service professionals

Domain

Home services marketplace, AI/LLMs, matching algorithms

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Engineering management, full-stack software development at scale, technical strategy definition, cross-functional collaboration, team coaching, architectural tradeoff analysis, experimentation/A/B testing

Preferred skills

Experience with Staff+ engineers, building high-performing cultures, influencing across organizations

Technologies

AI/LLMs, backend, front end, iOS, Android

Responsibilities

Define and evolve technical vision and strategy in partnership with Product and Design; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive initiatives and resolve dependencies; Drive execution against team goals and OKRs; Hire, coach, and manage full-stack engineers including Staff+ levels; Maintain, scale, and operate team infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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