AI-Powered Content Automation Engineering Manager

Cengage Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering AI-first automation initiatives across global channels. You will drive end-to-end delivery, prototype AI tools, and collaborate with product stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure platforms.

This role focuses on modernization, cloud-native design, and continuous improvement in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AI concepts, API design, and agile delivery, with experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of technology leadership experience, including developing technology strategies and leading globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of automation initiatives with onsite and offshore teams.
• Drive development of AI-powered tools through prototyping and enhancements.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and partners to deliver scalable, innovative solutions.
• Balance technical debt with new feature development within each sprint.

Skills

AI concepts

Distributed teams

Cloud platforms

APIs design

Agile delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering AI-first automation initiatives across global channels. You will drive end-to-end delivery, prototype AI tools, and collaborate with product stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure platforms.

This role focuses on modernization, cloud-native design, and continuous improvement in a distributed environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in AI concepts, API design, and agile delivery, with experience