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R&D, Manager - AI Agentic Frameworks

GongTel AvivEngineering
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Full-time
Posted
31 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Gong is seeking an R&D Manager for AI Agentic Frameworks to lead a specialized team in Tel Aviv developing foundational AI infrastructure. This role suits an experienced backend and AI leader looking to shape autonomous enterprise intelligence platforms within a fast-paced engineering environment.

Role Overview

The R&D Manager will direct a team of engineers to build the core operating system and foundational infrastructure used across Gong engineering. This position involves managing agent sessions, memory management, tool orchestration, durable execution, and multi-tenant isolation. The selected leader will spend roughly half their time on hands-on architecture and code reviews, and the remaining time leading the team, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders in a flexible hybrid work model.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build internal agentic frameworks utilizing industry-standard tools like LangChain, LangSmith, and ADK ecosystems.
Build online and offline evaluation frameworks, quality metrics, regression detection, and experimentation infrastructure for AI agents.
Lead a squad of engineers, fostering technical excellence and managing end-to-end delivery.
Provide robust observability capabilities, such as tracing, logging, cost tracking, safety guardrails, and monitoring for AI agents.
Create developer enablement platforms including APIs, SDKs, and abstractions for product teams.
Design cross-language integrations and tooling across Python and Java for the broader backend ecosystem.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of backend engineering experience backed by strong system design and platform-building expertise.
Prior tech leadership or team leading experience is considered an advantage.
Hands-on experience working with agentic systems and orchestration frameworks like LangChain, LangSmith, or ADK.
Strong understanding of AI evaluation methodologies including prompt evaluation, regression testing, and quality monitoring.
High proficiency in Python for building production-grade AI frameworks alongside familiarity with Java backend integrations.
Experience building observability, monitoring, or platform tooling for distributed systems alongside cloud platforms and scalable microservices.
Excellent communication skills and a platform mindset.

Skills and Tools

Python
Java
LangChain
LangSmith
ADK
AI Evaluation Methodologies
Distributed Systems and Microservices
Cloud Platforms

About the Company

Gong uses AI to transform revenue teams by unifying data, insights, and workflows into a single trusted system. More than 5,000 companies globally use the platform to understand customers, automate sales workflows, and close deals. The organization fosters a culture built on transparency, trust, ambitious goals, and a flexible hybrid work model that supports autonomy and effective work habits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Gong careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Tel Aviv with a flexible hybrid work model.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8+ years of backend engineering experience.

What programming languages are required for this role?

High proficiency in Python is required, along with familiarity with Java for backend integrations.

What is the team size this person will lead?

The manager will lead a squad of 3 to 4 senior engineers, totaling a team of about 5 engineers.

How is the time split between technical work and leadership?

The role involves approximately 50% hands-on technical architecture and code reviews, and 50% team leadership, mentorship, and stakeholder alignment.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Gong careers page.

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