About this role
What we doAdaptive is a rapidly growing vertical AI company of 50, building an AI-native ERP for real estate and construction. We have scaled to over 700 customers and have raised $26m from Emergence, a16z, and other top funds, as well as a collection of angels from companies like Brex, Ramp, Airbase, Square, and Shopify.
Why join us?Power the local built environmentWe serve the small businesses that are building communities across our country. Your favorite local café, the new house on the corner, or the ADUs helping to solve the housing crisis were all built by our customers--those who have lived in their cities for their entire lives and have a true passion for their craft. These are creative, dynamic, skilled individuals who bring neighborhoods to life by conceiving of and constructing environments where people connect and build memories.
Join a world-class team at the forefront of vertical AIWe have built a culture rooted in collaboration, execution, and experience! We have deep backgrounds in finance, technology, and construction, and a fast-growing customer base. We have the momentum, team, and vision to win in this massive market. We'd love for you to join us.
About the roleWe're excited to share this opportunity to join our growing team at Adaptive! As an Engineering Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping both our product and engineering culture at an early stage.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll manage a team of 5-7 engineers while remaining deeply involved in technical decisions and execution. Reporting to the VP of Engineering, you'll work closely with a tight-knit team to drive impactful product delivery, contribute to architecture, and ensure we build high-quality, scalable systems.
ResponsibilitiesLead, manage, and develop a team of 5-7 engineers, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management
Own end-to-end delivery of product initiatives, working closely with the team to ship quickly and iterate based on feedback
Act as a force multiplier by unblocking the team, simplifying problems, and maintaining strong execution momentum
Stay hands-on in the codebase, contributing across the stack where it matters most and setting a high technical bar
Drive pragmatic architectural decisions that balance speed and long-term scalability
Qualifications5-8+ years of software engineering experience with 1-3+ years of formal people management experience leading engineers
Strong technical depth with a willingness to be hands-on when needed
Experience operating in a startup or high-growth environment with evolving priorities
Proven track record of shipping products quickly and making sound trade-offs between speed and quality
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a high-ownership, low-ego mindset
What we offerCompetitive salary plus meaningful equity
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) match and flexible PTO policy
A seat at the table in a rapidly scaling fintech startup
Unlimited opportunities for professional growth and leadership
In-office mandateThis role requires you to work Monday - Thursday in our sunny Union Square office.