The Senior Engineering Manager is a senior management level position within Enterprise Technology. This position is responsible for accomplishing results and delivering business value through the management of a team or department driving a variety of engineering activities including the design, acquisition, build, deployment and management of software, hardware and network infrastructure, in coordination with Product and partner teams. The overall objective of this role is to lead the definition and delivery of business value via engineering and technology product capabilities and to define and implement the technology roadmap and strategy for the area.

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned, hands-on Software Engineering Manager to lead and scale large engineering organizations in Enterprise Technology while remaining deeply engaged in technology. This is a true player‑coach role, responsible for organizational leadership, engineering excellence, and active technical contribution. You will manage and grow teams at scale, shape technical strategy, and drive the adoption of modern, AI‑powered solutions across products and platforms.

We are seeking an individual with the following personal attributes:

• Passion for Coding: Genuine enthusiasm for writing code and staying technically sharp
• Growth Mindset: Commitment to continuous learning and helping others grow
• Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and leads with integrity
• Adaptability: Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Humility: Willing to roll up sleeves, admit mistakes, and learn from the team

Key Responsibilities

• Organizational Leadership: Lead and scale engineering organizations of up to 100+ engineers through effective org design, hiring strategies, performance management, and career development.
• Technical Leadership (Player‑Coach): Actively contribute to critical codebases and system design while guiding architectural decisions to ensure scalability, reliability, and security. 
• AI‑Driven Engineering:
  • Champion the integration of AI capabilities into products, platforms, and developer workflows.
  • Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., code generation, testing, observability, incident response).
  • Partner with Product and Data teams to translate business problems into AI‑powered solutions.
• Engineering Excellence & Operations: Establish and enforce best practices in CI/CD, testing, code quality, and operational excellence; define and track KPIs (including DORA metrics) to improve velocity and quality.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to align delivery, roadmaps, and technical strategy with business objectives.

Qualifications:

• 18+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering management roles.
• Proven experience managing or influencing engineering teams of 20–100+ engineers.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute production‑quality code in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, React).
• Strong expertise in modern software architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Proven record of building strong engineering culture, accountability, and technical excellence. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling engineering teams in high‑growth or complex technology organizations.
• Background in AI/ML systems, data‑intensive platforms, or applied AI product development.
• Experience leveraging AI to improve engineering productivity, system reliability, or customer outcomes.

Familiarity with regulatory or compliance‑heavy environments

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Systems & Engineering

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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