🚀 Manager of Software Engineering | United States | Pax8🛠 What you'll do- 👥 Lead, inspire, and grow a team of software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful career development
- 🤖 Guide your team in building with AI agents - from structuring prompts to validating outputs and making critical judgment decisions
- ⚙ Design AI-enabled workflows, ensuring the right balance between autonomy and human oversight
- 📊 Elevate performance by introducing modern engineering metrics focused on quality, system thinking, and decision-making
- 🧠 Encourage scalable, reusable engineering solutions powered by AI rather than one-off builds
- 🚀 Drive adoption of AI tools with clear accountability for measurable impact
- 🔐 Establish governance standards for AI usage, including risk mitigation, data handling, and escalation practices
- 📅 Lead agile ceremonies enhanced by AI tools to improve planning, retrospectives, and team insights
- 🤝 Collaborate closely with product teams to translate vision into actionable engineering outcomes
- 🌱 Foster a safe, experimental culture where innovation thrives without fear of failure
- 🎯 Deliver AI-powered features with strong quality frameworks designed for non-deterministic systems
🌟 Your impactYou'll shape how engineering operates in an AI-first world - influencing not only your team's success, but the broader direction of Pax8's technology strategy. Your leadership will empower engineers to innovate faster, deliver smarter, and create meaningful value for partners around the globe.
• What you'll bring- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams
- Substantial background in software development with strong engineering fundamentals
- Demonstrated passion for mentoring and growing technical talent
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture, systems thinking, and scalable design
- Experience or strong interest in AI-driven development, automation, and emerging engineering practices
- Ability to balance innovation with governance, ensuring quality and risk management
- Collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross-functionally to deliver business value
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to evolving technology
💰 Benefits- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time to give back to your community
- Wellness programs and mental health support
- Flexible work environment
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee resource groups and inclusive culture initiatives
📈 Growth & developmentThere's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace - whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive - and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.
