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You will act as the technical anchor, balancing predictable roadmap delivery with a relentless focus on team growth, technical excellence, and system health.\nYour work requires a delicate balance between short-term product delivery velocity and long-term operational excellence. You will guide your team to hone their craft, champion AI-native workflows, and resolve complex technical challenges to deliver impactful outcomes that align with business and customer goals.\nThe team & how they connect\nYou will lead a results-driven team that operates with clear goals and ownership, fostering a high-trust environment where \"blameless\" problem-solving is the norm. 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