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Engineering Manager, FDE Agentic Platform

CohereTorontoEngineering & Infra
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Salary
$320K - $385K CAD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
1 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Cohere is hiring an Engineering Manager for the FDE Agentic Platform to lead the Deployment Engineering team in North America. This full-time position is based in Toronto with remote flexibility and is designed for a technically sharp leader ready to drive enterprise AI adoption.

Role Overview

This hands-on management position requires leading from the front within a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The selected candidate will manage a team of Forward Deployed Engineers on the front lines of building agentic solutions using the North platform. Responsibilities involve balancing technical excellence with strong team leadership to securely integrate artificial intelligence into vital industries like finance, healthcare, and telecommunications.

Key Responsibilities

Guide and mentor a team of Forward Deployed Engineers specializing in agentic solutions with North in on-premises environments.
Own customer success entirely, spanning from initial technical implementation to final delivery.
Partner directly with Product, Engineering, and Sales teams to influence enterprise AI delivery.
Establish and nurture relationships with technical stakeholders representing customers.
Cultivate a culture centered on continuous improvement, innovation, and integrating agentic solutions across development steps.
Establish and scale processes for agent development and deployment across diverse client environments.

Requirements

Possess a minimum of 8 years of professional software engineering experience.
Bring at least 2 years of experience managing software engineering teams.
Demonstrate hands-on background managing engineers in fast-paced, high-growth tech environments.
Show practical experience building and deploying enterprise software at scale, focusing heavily on agentic applications.
Exhibit high agency and a proactive doer mentality to solve problems independently.
Communicate fluently in English with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business and technical audiences.

Nice to Have

Practical familiarity with AI and machine learning infrastructure.
Previous background working within enterprise security and compliance.

Skills and Tools

Enterprise software deployment and scaling
Agentic applications and AI integration
Team mentorship and technical project leadership
Cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, and Sales

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range of $320,000 to $385,000 CAD.
Weekly lunch stipend of $75 or local currency equivalent, alongside daily office lunch programs and snacks for local workers.
Comprehensive health and dental coverage, featuring a dedicated mental health budget.
Financial savings plans including RRSP matching, 401K, and Pension Scheme.
Up to 6 months of 100% parental leave top-up for either parent.
Annual enrichment benefits covering arts and culture, fitness, wellness, and workspace improvements.
Education and learning stipend dedicated to conferences, courses, and professional coaching.
Generous paid time off consisting of 6 weeks (30 working days) of vacation per year.
Travel budget for visiting other company offices and attending annual company offsites.
Co-working benefit or a $500 home office stipend for remote setup.

About the Company

Cohere is recognized as a leading security-first enterprise AI company that builds cutting-edge foundation models and end-to-end products to address real-world business challenges. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, the global technology organization also operates key offices in London, New York City, San Francisco, Montreal, Paris, Berlin, and Seoul.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cohere careers page to submit an application for this role.

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager role at Cohere?

The annual salary for this full-time position ranges from $320,000 to $385,000 CAD.

Where is the position located?

The job is based in Toronto, but Cohere is remote-friendly with global offices.

What qualifications are required for this management position?

Candidates need 8+ years of software engineering experience, 2+ years of engineering management experience, and hands-on experience building enterprise software with a focus on agentic applications.

What perks and benefits does Cohere offer to full-time employees?

Benefits include health and dental coverage, mental health budgets, RRSP/401K/pension matching, 6 weeks of paid vacation, parental leave top-up, learning stipends, and a weekly lunch allowance.

How should I apply for this job?

Applications should be submitted directly through the official Cohere careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cohere careers page.

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