Senior Engineering Manager - Frontend

About Comet

Comet is building the development platform for teams who want to ship robust, reliable, and responsible AI applications. Opik, our open source LLM evaluation framework, has quickly become one of the most popular tools in the space. Our experiment management platform is used by data scientists at companies like Uber, Netflix, and Etsy. Tens of thousands of researchers, engineers, academics, and hobbyists use Comet every day to build the future of AI. 

Working at Comet will give you access to the most exciting work being done in all areas of machine learning. Some of the top researchers and companies working on self-driving cars, drug discovery, particle research, diffusion models, and LLMs use Comet every day. Your work has the potential to accelerate the development of some of the most impactful technology in the world, and you will be doing it alongside a team of passionate, caring individuals. If that sounds exciting, Comet is the right place for you.

Comet is backed by more than $63 million in venture capital funding and powers some of the best machine-learning teams in the world, including Netflix, Uber, Etsy, and Mobileye. We are a remote-first company with offices in New York City (USA) and Tel Aviv (Israel).

About the Position:

Comet is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Manager - Frontend to lead our frontend engineering team. In this critical leadership role, you will drive the development of our complex, state of the art Frontend systems that power Comet’s platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our platform continues to meet the evolving needs of our customers and users, enabling them to optimize their machine learning models and LLMs effectively.

You are:

• A seasoned manager, with proven track record of managing high performing FE or FS teams
• A squad leader, who has proven experience managing projects under strict deadlines and in complex systems.
• Proficient in agile methodologies and able to lead scrum teams and drive execution through collaboration.
• Have a strong product understanding and data science related experience (or will be able to learn the domain quickly).

Responsibilities:

Technical Strategy & Execution:

• Architect and oversee the development of complex, performant user facing systems that support the complex workflows of machine learning models and LLMs.
• Provide technical leadership to the Frontend team, guide engineers of different experience levels, and drive technology excellence across the engineering organization.
• Drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including microservices architecture, Agile development, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Collaboration & Project Management:

• Work closely with the Backend and Devops teams to build exceptional products our users love.
• Work with our Product managers and design team to drive user adoption and create a user experience which delights our users.
• Manage project timelines, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with Frontend development, ensuring that technical debt is managed and reduced over time.

Leadership & Vision:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of highly experienced Frontend engineers to deliver innovative and high-quality software solutions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Frontend development strategy that aligns with Comet’s product roadmap and business goals.
• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and Backend teams to design and implement Enterprise grade Frontend solutions.
• Promote a culture of excellence in software engineering, encouraging best practices in code quality, performance optimization, and security.

Team Building & Development:

• Recruit, hire, and retain top-tier Frontend engineering talent.
• Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and help team members grow in their careers.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work environment where team members feel empowered to contribute and take ownership of their work.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of hands-on FE development experience with React/Angular/vue
• 5+ years of hands-on management experience of teams with 4+ developers
• Proven experience in building user facing Frontend systems for Enterprise, preferably in the MLOps or Data Science space.
• Strong full-stack capabilities
• Strong project management skills, proficient in Agile, Lean, and scrum methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and lead high-performing engineering teams
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to have:

• 2+ years of remote team management
• StartUp experience

Why Join Comet?

• Play a key role in shaping the future of machine learning and LLM  operations.
• Work with a talented and passionate team on cutting-edge technology.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and creativity.

Comet is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, genetic information/characteristics, and any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.