Manager of Software Engineering

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager of Software Engineering based in the United States.** This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape the future of software engineering in an AI-driven environment. You will lead and develop a talented engineering team while helping define new ways of building, collaborating, and delivering technology solutions. The role combines people leadership, technical strategy, and innovation, with a focus on integrating AI-enabled practices into modern engineering workflows. You will empower engineers to adopt emerging technologies, improve development processes, and create scalable solutions that deliver meaningful business impact. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking engineering leader who balances experimentation with strong governance, quality, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to influence engineering culture, mentor technical talent, and contribute to the evolution of technology platforms at global scale. ## ### Accountabilities: The Manager of Software Engineering will lead a software engineering team through a period of technological transformation, driving adoption of AI-enabled development practices while maintaining strong engineering standards. This role combines team leadership, technical direction, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions. Key responsibilities include: - Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers by providing coaching, career guidance, and opportunities for professional growth. - Foster a high-performing engineering culture focused on innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Guide teams in leveraging AI-powered development tools, including designing effective workflows, evaluating outputs, and applying human judgment where needed. - Establish and promote AI-enabled engineering practices that improve productivity, quality, and scalability. - Define and implement engineering metrics that support better decision-making, system thinking, and delivery performance. - Encourage the creation of reusable, scalable solutions rather than short-term or isolated implementations. - Partner closely with product and business teams to translate strategic goals into actionable engineering outcomes. - Drive agile development practices enhanced by AI tools to improve planning, execution, retrospectives, and team insights. - Establish governance frameworks for responsible AI usage, including risk management, data handling, and escalation processes. - Champion experimentation and innovation while ensuring strong quality standards for AI-powered features and non-deterministic systems. - Support a collaborative environment where engineers feel empowered to explore new ideas and learn from challenges. ## Requirements: The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a strong software development background and a passion for emerging technologies. They should be comfortable balancing technical excellence, team development, and innovation in a rapidly evolving environment. Required qualifications include: - Proven experience managing and developing high-performing software engineering teams. - Strong background in software engineering with a solid understanding of modern development practices and engineering fundamentals. - Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, build technical talent, and support career progression. - Experience with software architecture, scalable system design, and engineering best practices. - Experience or strong interest in AI-driven development, automation, intelligent workflows, and emerging engineering technologies. - Ability to introduce innovation while maintaining appropriate governance, quality standards, and risk management practices. - Strong collaboration skills with experience partnering across product, engineering, and business teams. - Ability…