Hands-On Engineering Manager (R&D)

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Engineering Manager to lead a diverse development team working across multiple technology stacks. This role is critical for driving technical excellence, scaling software capabilities, and owning the delivery of production-grade systems used by live customers.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader who remains actively involved in coding, system design, and architecture, while also building and scaling a high-performing engineering team.

• Lead and manage a team of 5–6 software engineers
  

• Own delivery of robust, scalable, and high-quality systems
  

• Oversee development across multiple technology stacks
  

• Manage the R&D team and collaborate closely with:
  

  • Algorithm teams
    

  • Product management
    

  • Sales
    

  • Partners and customers
    

• Mentor engineers and support their professional growth
  

• Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and system reliability
  

• Manage external vendors and development partners
  

• Take a hands-on role in software architecture, design, and implementation
  

• Contribute to building and scaling deep-tech products, including computer vision and advanced graphics
  

• Stay actively involved in coding and modern development practices
  

• Leverage AI-based development tools and contemporary engineering methodologies
  

• Work onsite from the company’s Ramat Gan office
  

• Take full ownership of delivery, performance, and stability of live production systems
  
  

• Proven experience as a Team Lead / Engineering Manager / Software Development Manager
  

• Experience managing teams of 5–6 developers
  

• Strong background in software engineering and system architecture
  

• Hands-on experience building large-scale or complex systems
  

• Strong proficiency in compiled languages:
  

  • C# (preferred), C++, or Java
    

• Professional experience with:
  

  • Python
    

  • TypeScript
    

  • Node.js
    

  • React
    

• Experience working with cloud environments and web applications
  

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and scaling teams
  

• Excellent communication skills and professional-level English
  

• A genuinely hands-on technical manager (not purely people or process focused)
  

• Experience with computer vision, real-time systems, or embedded systems
  

• Background in deep-tech industries such as:
  

  • Computer Vision
    

  • AR / VR
    

  • Advanced graphics
    

• Experience with Unity, 3D development, or Computer Graphics
  

• Experience working in both:
  

  • Startup environments
    

  • Medium-sized organizations (50–100+ employees)