AI & Software Engineering Manager

Socket.dev; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement & Pension Plans

Healthcare

Pet Insurance

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Commuter Benefits

Annual Bonus

Volunteering Opportunities

AI Enterprise License

Job summary

PMG, a global independent platform company, is hiring an AI & Software Engineering Manager to lead a team building AI-powered marketing solutions on Alli. You will shape the technical strategy, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable, reliable AI features for brands worldwide.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration with product managers, and cutting-edge AI technology within a fast-moving environment, with strong career growth opportunities in Dallas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years software development experience in OO languages.
• 2+ years leading and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers.
• Define the technical vision and roadmap for Alli’s AI-powered solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven features for marketing decisions.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Go

REST APIs

AWS

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Communication

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/CE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

We are PMG

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods. Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

Who You’ll Be Working With

At PMG, we’re redefining what’s possible in digital marketing through Alli, our cloud-based suite of AI-powered tools. Alli has helped deliver ads to over 1 billion consumers in 80+ countries, driving meaningful results for some of the world’s most recognized brands. As an AI & Software Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers focused on solving complex challenges, developing AI-driven solutions, and shaping the technology stack that powers Alli’s Actions, Data, or Insights pillars.

This isn’t just a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to influence the future of AI-powered marketing, drive real impact for our clients, and mentor engineers as they build groundbreaking solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to define the technical vision and balance innovation with business needs. If you’re passionate about AI, love tackling big challenges, and thrive in a fast-moving, supportive environment, this is the place for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers, fostering career growth and technical excellence.


• Work in a collaborative, fast-moving environment, where ideas turn into impactful solutions quickly.


• Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for Alli’s AI-powered solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and long-term success.


• Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI-driven features that help brands make smarter marketing decisions.


• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions that enhance performance and drive measurable results.


• Guide the team in best practices for clean code, automated testing, version control, and scalable architecture.


• Conduct code reviews, debugging, and testing, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code.


• Stay ahead of emerging AI and machine learning technologies, championing innovation that shapes the future of marketing technology.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ years of software development experience with object-oriented programming, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or related experience.


• 2+ years leading and mentoring a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth


• 2+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms, including deploying and managing applications in cloud environments.


• Proven ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities, ensuring team success.


• Strong expertise in RESTful API design, system architecture, and SOLID engineering principles.


• Proficiency in backend and frontend technologies, including Python, JavaScript (Node.js, React), and Go.


• Hands-on experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-based deployments to ensure reliability and efficiency.


• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes for scalable application management.


• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or Ansible to streamline deployment processes.


• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across teams, aligning engineering efforts with business objectives.


• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering real-world impact and continuous improvement.


• Experience with Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and platforms like Claude, OpenAI, Gemini, Bedrock, or LangChain.

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Interest or familiarity working in the Digital Marketing industry


• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification


• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform


• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

What We Offer

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.


• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.


• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.


• Retirement & Pension Plans: Plan for your future with competitive retirement or pension programs, including contribution matching.


• Fertility and Family Support: Access fertility benefits for all team members and their spouses.


• Healthcare: Coverage and support for everyday medical expenses and routine care, tailored by geography.


• Pet Insurance: Protect your pet's health and your finances.


• Lifestyle Spending Accounts: Enjoy 100% company-funded accounts to promote healthy habits and well-being.


• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available.


• Annual Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus.


• Volunteering Opportunities: Receive 8 give-back hours to volunteer in your local communities.


• AI Enterprise License: Access AI Enterprise accounts and participate in weekly AI training sessions to empower and ensure AI safety.

Benefits vary by country, location, and geography to reflect local laws, norms, and expectations.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.