Engineering Team Lead

Tulip brings modern technology and AI into manufacturing. Manufacturing accounts for almost 20% of the global economy and one in every seven workers on Earth, yet remains among the least digitized. More than a decade ago, we created the category to close that gap: AI-native software that puts cutting-edge tools directly in the hands of the people on the manufacturing front lines. Because we are human-centered and tech-obsessed, we are building a future of work where human ingenuity is amplified with the latest technology.

In January 2026 we became one of Boston's few new AI unicorns, reaching a $1.3B valuation. We're growing double digits in revenue year over year. The world's best manufacturers run on Tulip - turning inventory 10x faster, releasing gene therapies in hours instead of weeks, and training master craftspeople to forge engagement rings 5x more rapidly. Headquartered in Somerville, MA with offices in Germany, Hungary, Singapore, Japan, and Israel, we've been consistently named a World Economic Forum Global Innovator, a Gartner leader, and one of Built In Boston's "Best Places to Work."

We run the way we build: AI-forward, humanistic, and high ownership. We're looking for builders who are energized by complex problems, rapid cycles, and the unique opportunity to see their impact on a global scale.

You possess strong technical acumen, people management skills, and a deep understanding of product business value. With years of experience building and delivering web-enabled SaaS products, you're passionate about mentoring engineers. A collaborative, motivated self-starter, you're ready to lead and bring your authentic self to work. You also love cross-functional collaboration with infrastructure, product, design, and customer teams on key projects, and working in a multi-cultural company with offices around the world.

• 5-7+ years of SaaS software engineering experience, ideally in contemporary tech stacks, ideally with direct involvement in complex and stable backend infrastructure.
• 2+ years in people management leading a software team, with experience in with hiring, mentoring, and creating career opportunities for your team
• Hands on experience with cross-functional team leadership with technical and customer-facing feature delivery
• Strong understanding of testing and deploying systems in multicloud/multitenant environments.
• Familiarity with integrating software components and third-party technologies.
• Experience architecting systems that integrate agentic and generative AI capabilities.

• →Lead and grow a high-performing team of up to 10 software engineers around the world. You'll not only provide coaching and guidance on technical skills but also define clear growth paths for each team member, running regular 1:1s and providing continuous, bidirectional feedback.
• →Act as a key leader in establishing and growing Tulip’s Tel Aviv site, providing technical leadership while also contributing to the operational, cultural, and team-building foundations of the office.
• →Contribute directly to the team's IC work as a "player-coach," while also overseeing the technical aspects of projects, including code quality and system architecture. You'll set relentlessly clear expectations for productivity and efficiency, leveraging your expertise to ensure the team delivers against goals.
• →Own your team's metrics and drive change based on data to impact results. You'll be accountable for setting and delivering on quarterly goals for the team, ensuring their work is aligned with the company's vision and business objectives.
• →Act as a primary point of contact for your team, building strong collaborative networks across different functions at Tulip. You'll communicate changes and important company priorities effectively within your team and also with stakeholders, raising questions when more information is needed.
• →Proactively identify and improve repeatable processes for your team and across the company. You'll build an inclusive, trusting, and open community within your team, ensuring they have the appropriate tools and systems for success.

• Engineering leadership peers on Boston and Munich
• Product team in Tel Aviv and Munich
• Operations team in Tel Aviv, Boston and Munich
• QA team
• Customer-facing teams

We know even great candidates experience imposter syndrome. Even if you don’t match every requirement, applying gives you the opportunity to be considered. 

We’re building a strong, diverse team that values hard work, families, and personal well-being. Benefits of working with us include:

• Direct impact on product and culture
• Company equity
• Flexible work schedule and vacation policy
• Working with international colleagues
• Company-provided lunch benefits via Cibus card
• Virtual and physical company events and happy hours
• An inclusive, dog-friendly office with diverse and inspiring colleagues

We are an equal opportunity employer. At Tulip, we celebrate all. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Help us build an inclusive community that will transform frontline operations.