About the team

Join the team behind GoodNotes, the iPad App of the Year and free form note-taking application with over 20 million users worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to take charge of a newly created team in GoodNotes, with a specialist focus on large language models and building AI products with an focus on education and note taking.

About the role

• Build and execute the technical roadmap for putting LLM/AI front and centre in Goodnotes. Projects include:

  • Creating an AI tutor for STEM subjects
  • Building Goodnotes assistant - an LLM-based agent that responds to user’s questions and aids them in learning through natural language interface.

• Lead a team of 6 specialist Machine Learning Engineers spanning across different levels of experience.

• Foster collaboration with cross-functional product teams to deliver a product that utilises predictive technology to write notes for users.

• Partner with the VP of Engineering to define and execute engineering strategies, aligned with the company's goals.

• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality work by the team, while maintaining a positive work culture.

• Mentor and coach team members, encouraging their professional growth and supporting them in reaching their full potential

The skills and experience you will need to be successful in the above:

• Proven track record of successfully leading the development of AI-based features/applications from ideation to millions of users.
• Experience in managing and guiding engineering teams, providing technical and career guidance to team members.
• Solid mathematical foundation in deep learning techniques, LLM and NLP, with a strong preference for experience handwriting recognition.
• Strong background in general software development, beyond AI/ML.
• Passion for AI technologies and a deep conviction in their potential to bring positive transformation to the way people work and live.

The interview process

• Introduction: The Talent Team want to hear more about your background, what you are looking for, and why you’d like to join GoodNotes
• Hiring Manager interview: A call with our VP of Engineering to discuss leadership/management experience and biggest challenges,

• Live coding & Technical interview:

  • Some low level ML knowledge questions/ high level ML questions
  • General software coding exercise

• Values interview - Meeting with a member of the Goodnotes Team to answer questions relating to take ownership AND build great things

What’s in it for you

• Remote, flexible working
• Meaningful equity in a profitable tech-startup
• Budget for things like noise cancelling headphones, setting up your home office, personal development, professional training, and health & wellness
• Sponsored visits to our Hong Kong or London office every 2 years
• Company wide annual offsite
• Flexible working hours and location
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents