Software Engineer Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI company, based in Watford, is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team developing innovative data-driven solutions for the hospitality sector. The role focuses on building infrastructure for AI and machine learning, enabling real-time pricing decisions. With a salary range of £100k - £110k, the position allows for mostly remote work with quarterly team meetings in London.

Benefits

Salary between £100k - £110k

Mostly remote work

Quarterly team meetings in London

Qualifications

• Strong recent experience with Kubernetes and GCP.
• Proficiency in Python in data science contexts.
• Proven ability to lead engineers through technical depth.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to build scalable infrastructure for ML-powered pricing systems.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams on predictive models.
• Contribute to Python-based codebases.
• Provide line management and technical leadership.

Skills

Kubernetes

Python

Data Science

Machine Learning

Leadership

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING MANAGER

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THE COMPANY

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.