Engineering Manager
San Francisco, California
Engineering /
Full-Time /
Remote
Who we are
The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.
About Pano: We are a 100+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.
Pano AI is on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! MIT Technology Review listed Pano as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024, and Fast Company named Pano AI one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI of 2023. We’ve also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC News. Pano AI’s dozens of government and enterprise customers span 16 states in the U.S., five states in Australia, and BC, Canada, and we are currently monitoring over 30 million acres of land. Pano AI has raised $89M in venture capital funding from Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/.
The Role
Lead the engineering team behind Pano 360, our mission-critical platform that provides first responders and our customers with actionable intelligence during wildfires. You'll manage a full-stack team of engineers and help us scale a product that directly saves lives and protects communities.
At Pano, we strongly believe in team members taking ownership of what they do, and our approach to problem-solving relies heavily upon creativity, communication, and collaboration.
You're a leader who's humble, hungry, and people-smart. You have the experience and wisdom to build, grow, and mature high-performing teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup.
What you’ll do
- Your work will directly enable first responders to save lives. You'll be a key leader, mentor, and hands-on contributor, owning the team's success from concept to execution.
- Lead a team that builds with purpose. You'll hire, mentor, and empower a diverse group of engineers. Your goal is to foster a culture where everyone feels safe to take ownership, learn, and grow, knowing their work has a tangible impact.
- Drive projects from start to finish. You'll be the one who ensures projects don't just get planned but also get shipped. This means you'll be responsible for defining scope, managing timelines, and clearing any technical or organizational roadblocks.
- Be a technical guide and a process innovator. You'll use your deep experience to guide the team on technical decisions and ensure our systems are reliable, secure, and maintainable. You'll also identify and fix the processes that are slowing us down, making everyone more efficient.
- Act as a strategic partner. You'll work closely with product, design, and other teams to make sure engineering efforts are always aligned with company goals. You'll keep the team focused on the most critical challenges and help everyone stay ahead of industry trends.
- Stay connected to the code. You'll occasionally contribute to the codebase, not just to show you can, but to stay grounded in the team’s workflow, better understand their challenges, and help drive best practices from the inside out.
What you’ll bring
- 10+ years of software engineering experience, including significant time in a senior role.
- 3+ years of experience managing a software engineering team of 4 or more direct reports.
- 3+ years of experience in a dynamic, early-stage startup environment.
- Proven ability to operate within an enterprise SaaS or similar environment.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred skills
- Experience developing with React, TypeScript, and enterprise Java.
- Familiarity with SQL (PostgreSQL), event-driven architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes.
- Experience with cloud platforms, like GCP, and supporting mission-critical distributed systems.
- A strong understanding of modern DevOps and SRE principles, like CI/CD and observability.
- Knowledge of security frameworks, like SOC2 or ISO 27001.
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Pacific time zone location preferred.
$190,000 - $237,000 a year
Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors, including individual job-related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge, skills and location. In addition to salary, this position is also eligible for stock options. We offer comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and 401k.
Pano is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and supporting our team-members regardless of where they come from. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
