Senior Manager, Full Stack Engineering

About Musical AI: Revolutionizing Music with Ethical AI

Founded in 2023 by a powerhouse team – music industry veteran Matthew Adell, serial startup founder Sean Power, and Machine Learning expert Nicolas Gonzalez Thomas – Musical AI is pioneering a future where AI and music coexist ethically and effectively. We’re building groundbreaking technology that enables the responsible training of AI models on copyrighted content.

Our innovative, verifiable attribution technology accurately measures the influence of training data, while our comprehensive licensing platform connects AI builders with premium copyrighted music catalogs under transparent terms. We empower AI companies to innovate rapidly while fostering positive relationships within the entertainment industry.

At Musical AI, we partner with AI innovators, labels, and publishers to make consent, credit, and fair compensation a reality at scale. Backed by visionary VCs, we’re at the forefront of a market-defining movement. Join us from the ground floor, help shape our product, and leave your mark on the future of music! Read our full Manifesto to learn more.

We thrive on rapid iteration, thoughtful experimentation, and a balance between groundbreaking innovation and practical execution. Our core values – innovation, adaptability, accountability, collaboration, urgency, and value creation – drive our culture and define how we work together.

Senior Manager, Full Stack Engineering: Be a Pioneer in Music and AI

Are you a curious, collaborative, and impact-driven engineer ready to build groundbreaking tools at the intersection of AI and music? As our Senior Manager, Full Stack Engineering, you’ll be a vital early team member, leveraging your experience to shape our product and make a significant impact.

While a deep knowledge of music theory isn’t required, a commitment to ethical and accessible AI training is essential. We’re seeking a team player who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment, adapting readily to the ever-evolving landscape of AI. If you value shipping, testing, and continuous improvement, and take pride in building solutions that make a difference, we want to hear from you.

We’re a remote-first team across Canada, gathering in person a minimum of twice a year. Please note that all applicants must reside in and be eligible to work in Canada.

Your Experience:

• 6-10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including significant full-stack product delivery.
• Proven ability to own complex features end-to-end, spanning frontend, backend, and data layers.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: high-scale data/real-time systems, media/content platforms, fintech/payments, or B2B marketplaces.
• Experience collaborating with product/design teams and interfacing with enterprise customers.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring others, leading design efforts, and influencing engineering standards. (Prior team-lead experience is required; growth path to managing managers available).

Your Tech Stack (Familiarity with):

• Frontend: React 18, Next.js, Tailwind, Framer Motion, data-viz (D3.js/Chart.js)
• Backend: Node.js/Express or Python/FastAPI; GraphQL + REST; WebSockets
• Data: PostgreSQL, MongoDB/DynamoDB; Redis/queue; vector DB (for attribution)
• Cloud: AWS (AppSync, Amplify/Cognito, S3, CloudFront, Lambda/ECS/EKS)
• Platform: Multi-tenant architecture, comprehensive audit logging

What You’ll Be Doing:

As Senior Manager, Full Stack Engineering at Musical AI you will be responsible for:

• Technical Leadership: Drive key architectural decisions for our scalable, multi-tenant platform. Establish and maintain engineering best practices, code standards, CI/CD pipelines, and review processes. Mentor developers, lead technical design reviews, and conduct technical interviews.
• Core Development (Full-Stack):
• Frontend (React 18/Next.js): Build intuitive dashboards for rights holders and AI companies. Implement compelling data analytics and visualizations (D3.js/Chart.js or similar). Develop responsive UI systems (Tailwind; component libs) with seamless UX (Framer Motion). Integrate robust authentication and session flows (AWS Amplify/Cognito or equivalent).
• Backend (Node.js/Express or Python/FastAPI; GraphQL/REST): Design and implement REST/GraphQL APIs for transactions and data access controls. Build secure authentication and role-based multi-tenant authorization. Create powerful reporting engines for usage analytics, royalty calculations, and financial reporting. Implement real-time features (WebSockets/subscriptions) for notifications and messaging. Develop robust file flows for secure audio/metadata upload, download, and delivery.
• Strategic Planning & Operations: Translate our tech vision into quarterly OKRs, roadmaps, and measurable outcomes. Balance feature velocity with tech-debt management, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Make informed build-vs-buy decisions for vendors/third-party services and cloud components. Provide data-driven updates to the CEO/executives and actively participate in product strategy.
• Customer, Compliance & Partnerships: Handle escalations requiring in-depth technical debugging and innovative solutions. Lead security/compliance efforts, including SOC 2, audit logging, data retention, and adherence to industry standards. Collaborate with Legal/Compliance on regulatory requirements within the music/film industry. Manage relationships with cloud providers, GPU vendors, and security auditors.
• Production Systems & Scale: Design systems capable of handling millions of assets and real-time attribution at scale. Implement robust security measures, observability (metrics/logging/tracing), and incident response protocols. Optimize performance and cost (including GPU, storage, and data egress).

Who You’ll Work With:

• CTO: Align on the overall tech vision and drive the transition of R&D innovations into production systems.
• Product & Design: Prioritize features with clear success metrics and ensure a continuous feedback loop.
• Sales/Customer Success: Translate enterprise requirements into technical solutions and lead technical escalations.
• Legal/Compliance: Ensure that all security audits and regulatory obligations are met.

Why You’ll Love Working at Musical AI:

• Direct growth path to VP of Engineering.
• Be a part of a first-to-market company shaping the future of music and AI from the earliest stages.
• Work alongside founders and teammates who are deeply passionate about both art and technology.
• Join a Canadian remote-first team that values flexibility, inclusivity, and creativity.
• Thrive in a culture that celebrates speed, experimentation, and making a real impact.
• Enjoy a competitive salary, meaningful equity, and the opportunity to grow as we grow.

The Interview Process:

1. Step 1: Initial Google Meet conversation with Nicolas Gonzalez Thomas, CTO and hiring manager, to discuss the role, Musical AI, your experience, and goals.
2. Step 2: Technical assessment via Google Meet with Nicolas Gonzalez Thomas to further explore your technical skills and working style.
3. Step 3: Values Alignment Interview via Google Meet with Sean Power (CEO) and Matt Adell (COO) to discuss your career ambitions and how you envision making an impact at Musical AI.
4. Step 4: If there is a mutual fit, we’ll move forward with an offer!

Anticipated Start Date: October 2025

Commitment to Accessibility & Inclusion:

Musical AI is dedicated to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all. In line with Accessibility Standards Canada and the Canadian Human Rights Act, we provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.