Engineering Manager: Recommendations

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 28 April 2026
LOCATION
Remote
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£130,000 / year
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

applied machine learning leading engineering teams Python cloud infrastructure SQL deep learning framework algorithms data structures

FULL DESCRIPTION

Engineering Manager: Recommendations (Remote)

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Remote

Salary: $90k–$130k USD

Overview

Launched in 2019, [Employer hidden] is an AI-first ecommerce search and discovery platform that helps shoppers find the right products at the right time and enables leading global e-commerce brands to drive meaningful revenue and conversion gains.

As Engineering Manager on the Recommendations team, you will work to build the best recommendations-as-a-service product on the market, improving the e-commerce experience for hundreds of millions of users across the world.

Responsibilities

  • Own the quality and impact of our recommendations, driving improvements in key business metrics — making sure we bring maximum value to our customers and crush every competitor on our way
  • Lead and grow the team through hiring, coaching, and creating an environment where engineers can do their best work
  • Set direction for the team and translate product goals into a clear, executable engineering plan
  • Ensure the system is reliable, scalable, and meets strict SLAs

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in applied machine learning, including at least 2 years leading engineering teams
  • Strong understanding of machine learning and deep learning
  • Proficiency in Python, experience working with cloud infrastructure, SQL, and at least one DL framework
  • Solid engineering fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, system design, APIs
  • Experience setting technical direction and translating product goals into clear, actionable plans
  • Experience hiring and growing engineers in growing teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Comfortable joining meetings between 11:00–17:00 UTC

Benefits

  • Unlimited vacation time - we strongly encourage all employees to take at least 3 weeks per year
  • Fully remote team - choose where you live
  • Work from home stipend - we want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office
  • Apple laptops provided for new employees
  • Training and development budget - refreshed each year for every employee
  • Maternity & Paternity leave for qualified employees
  • Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact
  • Base salary: $90k–$130k USD, depending on knowledge, skills, experience, and interview results
  • Stock options - offered in addition to the base salary
  • Regular team offsites to connect and collaborate

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at [Employer hidden]

At [Employer hidden].io we are committed to cultivating a work environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of their education, diversity of opinion, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or affiliation in any other protected group.

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. Our primary interest is in finding the best candidate for the job. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of our listed qualifications.

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[Employer hidden] does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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