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Engineering Manager, Voyager (Applied AI & Innovation)

RelayToronto, ONEngineering
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Salary
$207K CAD to $253K CAD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
29 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Engineering Manager, Voyager (Applied AI & Innovation) role at Relay is a full-time position based in Toronto, Ontario, with remote work flexibility, ideal for an experienced leader passionate about scaling artificial intelligence platforms. This position suits an engineering leader who thrives in balancing exploratory research with production-grade system delivery.

Role Overview

Relay is hiring an Engineering Manager to guide the Voyager team, which serves as the company's innovation center and explores what is next for the digital banking platform. In this capacity, the manager oversees the technical foundations that make artificial intelligence and insights possible across the product ecosystem. The role involves leading exploratory spikes on emerging technologies, hardening shared infrastructure, and partnering with other product teams so they can build quickly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

Own the reliability, security, and lifecycle of shared large language model (LLM) systems from design through deployment and monitoring.
Lead research and development initiatives, producing clear evaluations and adoption recommendations for emerging technologies.
Provide developer enablement by supplying tooling, design patterns, and safety guidance for internal AI workflows.
Direct the planning and execution of platform and R&D initiatives to meet quality standards and timelines.
Refine engineering processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and technical design reviews.
Manage, hire, onboard, coach, and develop a senior-heavy engineering team, establishing growth paths for senior and staff-level engineers.

Requirements

Experience managing senior-heavy teams, including senior and staff-level engineers, leading through influence.
Hands-on experience building production-grade agentic systems that are reliable, observable, and safe at scale.
Strong technical background capable of reviewing designs, challenging architectural decisions, and earning credibility with senior engineers.
Ability to manage a team that transitions smoothly between exploratory prototyping and robust production systems.
Sound judgment regarding emerging technology to separate practical applications from hype.
Passion for scaling engineering teams and thriving in ambiguous, cross-functional environments.

Skills and Tools

Front-End: React, TypeScript, React Native
Back-End: Node.js, TypeScript, Terraform, AWS (DynamoDB, RDS Postgres, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS, SES, ElasticSearch, ECS)
Tools: Cursor, Claude, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Datadog, Jira, Metabase

Salary and Benefits

The annual salary range for this role is $207,000 CAD to $253,000 CAD.
The typical starting salary for candidates who demonstrate full readiness for the role scope is $230,000 CAD.
Compensation is tied to impact and is not limited to an annual review cycle.

About the Company

Relay is a digital banking platform designed to give self-made business owners clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. By replacing financial guesswork with real visibility, Relay helps small businesses turn hard work into lasting success. The company values autonomy, continuous reinvention, ownership, direct feedback, and a relentless focus on helping small businesses thrive.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official Relay careers page.

Skills and tech stack

LLMAWSTypeScriptReact

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Engineering Manager, Voyager role?

The annual salary range is $207,000 CAD to $253,000 CAD, with a typical starting salary of $230,000 CAD for candidates who demonstrate full readiness for the role.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a full-time role based in Toronto, ON, with remote work options available.

What does the Voyager team do at Relay?

Voyager acts as Relay's innovation center, building the technology foundations for artificial intelligence and insights, running exploratory spikes on emerging technologies, and providing shared LLM systems for product teams.

What technologies are used in Relay's tech stack?

The tech stack includes React, TypeScript, React Native, Node.js, Terraform, AWS services like DynamoDB and Lambda, and tools such as Cursor, Claude, GitHub Actions, and Datadog.

What does the interview process look like?

The interview process includes a 45-minute video call with a Talent team member, a 60-minute video call with engineering leaders, a take-home case study followed by a 60-minute technical interview, and a final 45-minute in-person interview with a leadership team member.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Relay careers page.

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