AI-Driven Software Engineering Manager

Cengage Group; Little Rock (AR); Remote; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards philosophy

Accommodations available

Bonus program

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a global engineering team developing tools for the Cengage Learning Platforms. You will drive an AI-first roadmap, collaborate with product and design, and ensure quality and accessibility remain top priorities.

You will mentor engineers, optimize delivery with modern tools and practices, and engage with stakeholders to align on customer outcomes and technical goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of technology leadership experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java (5+ years) and React (5+ years).

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing engineering team focused on quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Reimagine and optimize software delivery processes using modern tools, automation, and generative AI.
• Engage in driving Product Operating Model (POM) Discovery activities with stakeholders to derive customer-centric solutions.
• Track quality and efficiency with SDLC tools and report progress to executives.
• Balance technical debt with new feature development within sprints.
• Collaborate with partners and customers to manage backlogs, estimates, and budgets.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies to inject innovation into product roadmaps.

Skills

Leadership

Java

React

AI concepts

Cloud platforms

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

LangChain

OpenAI

Hugging Face

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a global engineering team developing tools for the Cengage Learning Platforms. You will drive an AI-first roadmap, collaborate with product and design, and ensure quality and accessibility remain top priorities.

You will mentor engineers, optimize delivery with modern tools and practices, and engage with stakeholders to align on customer outcomes and technical goals.