Senior Engineering Manager, Builder Tools

Temporal

Remote, United States
Base: $284,000 - $383,400; bonus/equity: eligible ...
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Experience leading developer productivity teams
Strong software engineering background in backend or tools
Track record of driving ai tool adoption
** Temporal is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Builder Tools team, focused on enhancing developer productivity through effective AI-assisted workflows. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience in engineering tooling, with a solid technical background and a passion for improving developer experiences. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading a team that empowers builders by delivering a frictionless, standardized ecosystem of core engineering and AI tools.
  • You will balance speed with reliability by removing invisible barriers and prioritizing measurable business impact through clear metrics.
  • Temporal offers comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO, 100% premium coverage for medical/dental/vision, and various lifestyle spending accounts.

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** Temporal is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager for its Builder Tools team, focused on enhancing developer productivity through effective AI-assisted workflows. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership experience in engineering tooling, with a solid technical background and a passion for improving developer experiences. **

Salary

Base: $284,000 - $383,400; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity plan; Benefits: Unlimited PTO, 12 Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays, 100% Premiums Coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience leading developer productivity teams
  • Strong software engineering background in backend or tools
  • Track record of driving AI tool adoption
  • Ability to operate as internal forward-deployed partner
  • Experience with DORA/SPACE metrics for measurement

Nice-to-have

  • Intuition for build vs buy decisions
  • Empathy for non-traditional developers
  • Experience building measurement systems for tooling outcomes

Key Requirements

  • Strong bias toward action and focus on impact
  • Experience evaluating and deploying AI coding tools
  • Ability to translate ambiguous needs into clear guidance

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