Engineering Manager, Navigator Team

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With more than 45 million users, Anaconda is the most popular operating system for AI providing access to the foundational open-source Python packages used in modern AI, data science, and machine learning through a seamless platform. We pioneered the use of Python for data science, championed its vibrant community, and continue to steward open-source projects that make tomorrow’s innovations possible. Our enterprise-grade solutions enable corporate, research, and academic institutions around the world to harness the power of open source for competitive advantage, groundbreaking research, and a better world. To learn more visit https://www.anaconda.com.

Here is why people love most about working here: We’re not just a company, we’re part of a movement. Our dedicated employees and user community are democratizing data science and creating and promoting open-source technologies for a better world, and our commercial offerings make it possible for enterprise users to leverage the most innovative output from open source in a secure, governed way.

Summary

We’re seeking a talented and visionary Engineering Manager to lead the Anaconda Navigator team in re-imagining the next-generation user experience for Anaconda’s gateway to our unified platform, Anaconda Hub. In this role, you will drive the complete overhaul of Navigator, a vital tool with millions of monthly users, into an efficient, powerful platform that seamlessly connects local users to Anaconda’s suite of services and products. You’ll lead a team in developing a robust cross-platform desktop application, transforming the way users access and interact with Anaconda Hub.

What You'll Do

• Leadership and Vision: Shape the future of Anaconda Navigator as the gateway to Anaconda Hub, with a focus on enhancing user productivity and streamlining access to Anaconda’s integrated offerings.
• Project Ownership: Oversee the full lifecycle of Navigator’s rebuild, from concept to implementation, ensuring strategic alignment with Anaconda’s vision and user needs.
• Team Management: Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Product Collaboration: Partner with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate user needs into technical solutions that elevate the user experience.
• Technical Strategy: Drive the technical strategy for cross-platform development using Electron, prioritizing performance, scalability, and integration with Anaconda Hub.
• Code and Quality Standards: Establish best practices in code quality, security, and architecture, maintaining a smooth development and release process.

What You Need:

• Proven Experience: 5+ years in engineering management, with a track record of building and deploying desktop applications on Electron or similar technology, ideally with large user bases.
• Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency with Electron, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and cross-platform desktop development. Experience integrating desktop applications with backend services is a plus.
• Project Management Skills: Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead teams in agile methodologies, ensuring high-quality, timely product delivery.
• User-Centric Approach: Passion for understanding user needs and a strategic approach to redesigning user experiences.
• Excellent Communication: Strong skills in conveying technical concepts and fostering alignment across cross-functional teams.
• Team attitude: “I am not done until WE are done”
• Embody our core values:     
• • Great People
  • Great Product
  • Great Performance
• Care deeply about fostering an environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences can flourish 

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment
• Experience working in an open-source, AI, or data science-oriented company

Why You'll Like Working Here:

• Unique opportunity to translate strong open-source adoption and user enthusiasm into commercial product growth
• Dynamic company that rewards high-performers
• On the cutting edge of enterprise application of data science, machine learning, and AI
• Collaborative team environment that values multiple perspectives and clear thinking
• Employees-first culture
• Flexible working hours
• Medical*, Dental*, Vision*, HSA*, Life* and 401K*
• Paid parental leave - both parents
• Monthly productivity stipend 
• Open vacation policy* 
• Quarterly Snake days (company-wide bonus day off)
• 100% remote

*FTE employees based on your region 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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