Software Engineer Manager

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI company in the hospitality industry is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team. The role involves building critical infrastructure for AI and ML capabilities, ensuring smarter pricing decisions for hotels worldwide. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Kubernetes, Python, and the ability to inspire and lead engineers effectively.

Benefits

Mostly remote work

Meeting the team once per quarter in London

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong recent experience with Kubernetes and GCP.
• Proficiency in Python, especially in data science contexts.
• Experience in leading engineers and understanding algorithmic workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team focused on building ML-powered pricing systems.
• Design and maintain scalable infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to support predictive models.

Skills

Kubernetes

Python

ML-driven environments

Data Science collaboration

Technical leadership

Tools

GCP

Job description

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This cutting-edge AI company is transforming the hospitality industry through intelligent, data-driven solutions that help hotels optimize revenue and operations in real time. As part of a dynamic, independent division, this role will play a pivotal part in powering the predictive engine behind smarter pricing decisions.

THE ROLE

As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a small, high-performing team focused on building the infrastructure that powers core AI and ML capabilities. Your work will directly enable smarter forecasting and real-time pricing for hotel partners around the world.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

• Leading the design and maintenance of scalable infrastructure (Kubernetes, GCP) for ML-powered pricing systems
• Collaborating closely with Data Science teams to understand, support, and productionize predictive models
• Contributing hands-on to Python-based codebases, especially within data science contexts
• Providing light-touch line management to a capable and largely autonomous team
• Driving technical excellence and being the go-to technical leader within the Science Platform team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Software Engineering Manager will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong recent experience with Kubernetes, auto-scaling systems, and infrastructure on GCP
• Proficiency in Python, particularly in data science and ML-driven environments
• Experience working closely with Data Science teams and understanding algorithmic workflows
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineers through technical depth and guidance
• Comfortable being hands-on while balancing strategic leadership

BENEFITS

The successful Software Engineering Manager will receive the following benefits:

• Salary between £100k - £110k – depending on experience
• Mostly remote work, meeting the team 1x per quarter in London
• More

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.