--- title: 'Engineering Manager at Armada' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/engineering-manager-armada-bellevue-tdva4h7trhy6' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Engineering Manager at Armada - **Company:** Armada - **Location:** Bellevue, WA - **Compensation:** $161k–$201k - **Posted:** 2026-08-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada/jobs/5409301008 ## Job description ## About the Company Armada is the hyperscaler for the edge, delivering modular AI infrastructure from first deployment to AI factory with speed, scale and sovereignty. Named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and to the CNBC Disruptor 50, Armada’s solutions are deployed in over 60 countries globally for organizations ranging from energy to defense. With nearly $500 million in funding to date, Armada is backed by leading investors including Founders Fund, Lux, BlackRock and Microsoft (M12), alongside strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Dell, Palantir, NVIDIA, SpaceX, and Skydio. We are building the infrastructure layer for sovereign and edge AI - rugged, deployable compute for customers that cannot rely on centralized cloud. Working at Armada means taking ownership, driving autonomy, and delivering impact. You’ll tackle challenges that haven’t been solved before and help build something transformative from the ground up. What you do here will not only define your career but help further Armada’s mission to bridge the digital divide for customers around the world. ## About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager to join our fast-growing software startup. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing our talented team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software products that meet the needs of our customers. If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for cutting-edge AI, cloud, edge, and infrastructure technology and are ready to take on the challenge of defining and delivering a new computing and AI platform, we would love to hear from you. Location. This role is office-based at our Bellevue, Washington office. ## What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities) - Lead and manage a team of software engineers, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment building AI solutions. - Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines for deploying AI infrastructure across data centers spanning different modular and other on-premise form factors. - Develop and execute project plans, ensuring successful on-premise deployment and orchestration of Sovereign AI stack. - Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and best practices within the engineering team. - Drive the adoption and implementation of cloud computing best practices, including infrastructure as code, automation, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). - Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards, implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive data and systems. - Monitor and analyze cloud infrastructure performance, capacity, and costs, proactively identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and QA, to align engineering goals with overall business objectives. - Recruit, hire, and onboard top engineering talent, while nurturing a diverse and inclusive team culture. Required Qualifications: - US Citizenship - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or a similar leadership role in a software development environment. - Strong technical background and understanding of software engineering principles and practices. - Strong technical background in cloud computing, with hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. - In-depth understanding of cloud computing principles, architectures, and services, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. - Strong knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration frameworks. Citizenship Requirements For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship indicated in the required qualifications section. These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions. In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability to comply with these requirements. ## Compensation For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed below, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request). ## Benefits - Competitive base salary and equity - Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost) - Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA) - Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k) - Unlimited paid time off (PTO) - 14 paid company holidays per year ## #LI-ST1 #LI-Onsite ## Compensation $160,540—$200,675 USD You're a Great Fit if You're - A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge - A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude - Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company - A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda - Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you ## Equal Opportunity Statement At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time. Unsolicited Resumes and Candidates Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees. ## About Armada ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Armada is a full-stack edge infrastructure company delivering compute, connectivity, and AI to the world’s most remote places [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers). - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B‑III; total funding $456M) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - **Founded**: 2022 [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed in available sources ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Edge computing, IoT, AI infrastructure, remote connectivity - **Target customers**: B2B / enterprise – manufacturing, mining, defense, oil & gas, telecommunications, state & local government (public safety) - **Mission / purpose**: “Bridge the digital divide—enabling industries to operate, innovate, and thrive in the world's most remote locations.” [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) ## Products & Services The **Armada Edge Platform (AEP)** comprises four integrated products: - **[Atlas](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Virtual network operations center for managing edge assets, Galleons, and fleets worldwide – provides real‑time visibility and control. - **[Galleon](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Ruggedized, modular edge compute infrastructure that deploys in weeks and scales on demand. - **[Bridge](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Sovereign AI cloud layer offering GPU‑as‑a‑Service, turning existing GPU infrastructure into a managed, monetizable private cloud. - **[Marketplace](https://www.armada.ai/)**: Ecosystem for procuring hardware, connectivity, and AI applications needed for edge operations. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (CB Insights shows “$0000 View” – likely private valuation not shared) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - **Key Metric**: **Total funding – $456M**; latest round was a $230M Series B‑III closed approximately one month before the search date [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - **Notable Investors & Partners**: - Investors: Felicis, Founders Fund, 8090 Industries, Lux Capital, Marlinspike, and 34 others [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) - Strategic Partners: **Microsoft** (Azure Local, sovereign private cloud) [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/), Amazon Web Services (alumni go‑to) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai), KeyValue - **Growth Signals**: - Employee count: ~202 (CB Insights) [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) / LinkedIn shows heavy US (213) and India (128) presence [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai) - **Job posting growth**: +97.3% month‑over‑month, +143.3% quarterly, +217.4% yearly – 146 active job postings [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai) - Featured customer: **Alaska DOT&PF** – drones for landslide/avalanche assessment, enabled by Armada’s edge platform [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Full‑stack edge platform** (hardware + connectivity + AI) – single vendor for remote operations - **Sovereign control** at every layer – data stays on‑site, within organization, or within country borders - **Rapid deployment** – modular infrastructure online in weeks vs. years for traditional data centers - **Scalable pay‑as‑you‑grow** – no wasted capacity; start with one edge deployment and expand - **Deep integration with Azure Local** – seamless bridging between Azure, Azure Local, and on‑premise resources [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/) ## Strategic Focus - Extending edge AI capabilities through **Bridge** (GPU‑as‑a‑Service) and **Marketplace** ecosystem - Deepening partnerships with cloud providers (Microsoft, AWS) and expanding into defense, oil & gas, mining, and public safety - Scaling global footprint – currently operating across multiple countries (20k+ connected assets per website) [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/) ## Why Work Here - **Mission‑driven impact**: Work on challenges that affect energy, public safety, logistics, and frontline workers in remote areas [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) - **Work‑life integration**: Hybrid and remote opportunities available; global collaboration and field deployment opportunities [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical coverage (including international plans), 24/7 mental health support, flexible PTO, competitive salaries, equity, retirement planning [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) - **Culture**: Inclusive environment, fast‑paced startup energy, direct access to leadership, encouragement of open‑source contributions [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) - **Open roles**: 53 jobs on Greenhouse (as of search) across engineering, product, marketing, operations, field support, customer success [job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/armada) ## Sources 1. [armada.ai](https://www.armada.ai/) 2. [armada.ai/careers](https://www.armada.ai/careers) 3. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/armada-6) 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/armadaai) 5. 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