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# Software Engineering Manager, AI Observability & Evals Platform (New York, NY)

- **Company:** Langchain, Inc
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Salary:** $200,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Open Source Technology, Redis, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Large Language Models, Juniper, Build Management, LangSmith, Machine Learning Operations, Vertica
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineering-manager-ai-observability-evals-platform-new-york-ny-new-york-ny--b6dd6f1b-fdff-4f20-9bdb-82850ade7d94

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Engineering Management, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents, Prototyping, Software Agents, Open Source, Product Development, Benchmarking, Juniper Networks M-Series, * Experience managing or tech-leading teams delivering complex full-stack products

 * Strong technical background in Go/Python and React/Typescript
 * Solid understanding of databases (Postgres, Redis and ClickHouse)
 * Proven ability to design high throughput data-intensive systems
 * Bias towards shipping quickly and learning from customers
 * Strong communication skills-able to collaborate with internal stakeholders and engage directly with customers
 * Bonus: Experience building AI/LLM-powered applications, developer tools, or observability platforms

## Description

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the team building LangSmith, our observability and evaluation platform for LLM applications. You'll define the technical direction, grow and mentor a world-class engineering team, and partner with product and design to deliver features that help developers build and deploy trustworthy AI systems with confidence., * Build, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of engineers, fostering collaboration, ownership, and accountability

 * Strengthen LangChain's engineering culture through mentorship, high-quality code, and technical excellence
 * Shape long-term technical direction and ensure scalability and reliability of LangSmith AI Observability Platform
 * Partner with product and design teams to define scope, sequence, and success criteria for key initiatives
 * Maintain a high bar for technical excellence while making sure the team moves with urgency and focus
 * Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code in Go/Python and Typescript
 * Engage directly with customers to understand their needs and translate them into actionable product improvements