AI Software Engineering Manager

We are seeking an AI Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-impact team building a next-generation, greenfield AI platform within the education technology space. This platform will serve as a unifying layer across a large ecosystem of digital learning products, supporting millions of users at scale. This is a full-time position based in the U.S. with a hybrid schedule in Northern New Jersey. The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of hands-on technical expertise in AI/LLM systems and proven experience leading engineering teams in a SaaS environment. U.S. work authorization is required. No visa sponsorship is available at this time.Job Title: AI Software Engineering Manager (LLM / Platform)Location: Hybrid (Hoboken, NJ - 2-3 days onsite)ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a cross-functional engineering team responsible for building and scaling a greenfield AI platformBalance hands-on development (~30%) with leadership responsibilities, including system design, roadmap planning, and stakeholder managementDrive the development of agentic AI systems and LLM-powered applications within a cloud-native architectureCollaborate closely with product, design, and executive stakeholders to define and deliver on technical strategyMentor and grow engineering talent, including managing offshore team members and contributing to future hiring effortsEstablish engineering best practices and ensure successful delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutionsOversee sprint planning, execution, and team performance within an agile environmentRequired Skills & Experience5-10 years of software engineering experience, with 4-5 years in a people management or engineering leadership roleStrong backend engineering experience with Python as a primary languageHands-on experience building and deploying AI/LLM-based systems in production, including familiarity with agentic frameworks such as LangChainStrong understanding of modern cloud environments, particularly AWSProven experience managing engineering teams (not solely as a technical lead)Background in SaaS environments, either B2B or large-scale B2C platformsAbility to balance technical depth with leadership, communication, and executionStrong communication skills and a collaborative, low-ego leadership styleBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferredPreferred QualificationsExperience managing distributed or offshore teamsFamiliarity with scaling engineering teams from contractor-heavy to full-time structuresExposure to large-scale, user-facing platforms with high traffic volumesCompensationBase Salary: Up to $170k - 200kBonus: 15% annual performance bonusAdditional InformationHybrid role requiring 2-3 days per week onsite in Hoboken, NJMust be authorized to work in the United States — no visa sponsorship availableOpportunity to lead development of a highly visible, greenfield AI platform with enterprise-wide impactTeam operates in a collaborative, flat structure with standard business hoursFor more information or to apply, contact Ryan Dwyer at rdwyer@Talener.com