Engineering Manager, MCP (Model Context Protocol) - Remote

Overview

As an Engineering Manager at Zapier, you will lead the MCP initiative, shaping the future of AI-human collaboration by building infrastructure that connects AI assistants to various applications.

In Short

• Lead a team of engineers focused on the MCP initiative.
• Engage directly with customers to gather feedback.
• Define technical strategy for MCP, including architecture and integration patterns.
• Write production code using AI tools.
• Collaborate with AI model providers for optimal user experiences.
• Support technical sales conversations with GTM teams.
• Monitor competitive landscape and emerging standards.
• Work across teams to integrate MCP capabilities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and diverse perspectives.
• Navigate trade-offs between experimentation and production readiness.

Requirements

• Familiarity with MCP and AI tooling landscape.
• Hands-on technical leadership experience.
• Ability to thrive in emerging technology spaces.
• Strong customer engagement and strategic thinking.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and experience with tech stack.
• People and cultural leadership experience.
• Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity.

Benefits

• Work in a 100% remote environment.
• Flexible work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career growth and mentorship.
• Engage with a diverse and inclusive team.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that impact users globally.