Software Engineering Manager

AltaML; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaML in Calgary seeks a Manager, Software Engineering to lead multiple development teams and uphold architectural integrity across projects. You will mentor engineers, remove blockers, and partner with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality AI software solutions.

You will drive technical direction, participate in cross-pod guilds, hire and grow talent, and advocate for responsible AI while fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with 2+ years in a technical lead or management role.
• Proven ability to drive architectural decisions and maintain engineering quality in fast-paced delivery.
• Experience growing engineers across levels and managing client communications.
• Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and modern MLOps practices.
• Strong commitment to responsible, ethical AI and inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple developers across delivery pods and own architectural integrity.
• Remove blockers and ensure on-time delivery; facilitate cross-functional discussions.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery across active projects.
• Lead or participate in cross-pod technical guilds (Frontend, AI/ML, DevOps).
• Run regular 1:1s focused on career growth, performance, wellbeing; provide feedback and support development plans.
• Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe team environment.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Support pre-sales with low-level solution architecture, demos, and technical Q&A.
• Conduct hiring interviews and assist with quarterly resource planning.

Skills

Software engineering

Technical leadership

Architectural decisions

Client communication

AI/ML familiarity

MLOps

Responsible AI

Hiring / people management

Tools

MLOps tooling

Job description

AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI software solutions.

We are a company like no other – we believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are looking for creative problem-solvers who obsess about the customer to find wins across different industries.

We don’t hire for fit; we hire to add. We are looking for people who play our core values of being: Agile, Gritty Humble, and Happy. If you’re passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you!

Role Summary:

The Manager, Software Engineering leads multiple developers across delivery pods with accountability for both technical excellence and team health. This role owns the architectural integrity of solutions across teams, removes engineering blockers, and ensures delivery meets quality and timeline commitments. The Manager is equally responsible for growing a high-performing team and maintaining the trust of clients and internal stakeholders through transparent, reliable execution.

What You'll Do:

Technical Execution & Oversight

• Guide teams on architectural decisions, set technical direction, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with company standards.
• Remove engineering blockers and facilitate cross-functional technical discussions to keep delivery on track.
• Partner with the delivery team to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery across all active projects.
• Lead or actively participate in cross-pod technical guilds (e.g., Frontend, AI/ML, DevOps).
• Run regular 1:1s with direct reports focused on career growth, performance, and wellbeing.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and support individual development plans.
• Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe team environment where engineers can do their best work.

Responsible AI & Quality Assurance

• Ensure models and systems are explainable, fair, and auditable throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Uphold and champion AltaML's Responsible AI (RAI) guidelines and development best practices across all teams.
• Manage end-to-end solution quality in partnership with pod leads, from design through deployment.

Stakeholder & Client Coordination

• Communicate team progress, risks, and outcomes clearly to internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Maintain a strong comms loop with the delivery team to keep project requirements aligned.
• Support pre-sales and business development by providing low-level solution architecture, demos, and technical Q&A on calls.

Resource Planning & Hiring

• Conduct hiring interviews and contribute to candidate assessment for engineering roles.
• Assist with quarterly resource allocation planning across pods.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a technical lead or management role.
• Demonstrated ability to drive architectural decisions and maintain engineering quality in a fast-paced delivery environment.
• Experience managing and growing engineers across different levels.
• Comfortable engaging directly with clients and stakeholders—you can translate technical complexity into clear, confident communication.
• Familiarity with AI/ML solutions and modern MLOps or software delivery practices.
• A track record of championing responsible, ethical AI and inclusive team culture.