AI‑First Software Engineering Lead

Cengage Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,900 - 132,450; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational content provider seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team in New York. The role involves defining an AI-first roadmap, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high-quality content delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 3 years of technology leadership experience, including modernizing architectures and integrating generative AI technologies. The position includes eligibility for a discretionary incentive bonus program and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build secure, scalable enterprise systems for global users.
• Experience in modernizing legacy architectures and migrating to cloud-native platforms.
• Hands-on experience integrating generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and continuous improvement.
• Optimize content creation workflows using modern platforms and automation.
• Drive POM Discovery activities and customer engagement.

Skills

Leadership

AI concepts

Cloud platforms

Agile delivery

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

3+ years of technology leadership experience

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

A leading educational content provider seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team in New York. The role involves defining an AI-first roadmap, optimizing workflows, and ensuring high-quality content delivery. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 3 years of technology leadership experience, including modernizing architectures and integrating generative AI technologies. The position includes eligibility for a discretionary incentive bonus program and competitive compensation.