AI & Software Engineering Manager

PMG; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Healthcare

Parental Leave

Retirement & Pension Plans

Fertility and Family Support

Commuter Benefits

Volunteering Opportunities

AI Enterprise License

Job summary

PMG is seeking an AI & Software Engineering Manager to lead a team delivering AI-powered marketing solutions within Alli's stack. You will shape the technical vision, mentor engineers, and collaborate with product and design to deliver impact at scale.

You will balance hands-on development with leadership, champion best practices, and stay ahead of AI trends to empower brands with smarter decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development with OO design.
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• 2+ years leading and mentoring engineers.
• 2+ years of AWS cloud experience.
• RESTful API design and scalable architectures.
• Hands-on with CI/CD and cloud deployments.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes for scaling.
• Terraform or Ansible for IaC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Define technical vision and roadmap for Alli AI-powered solutions.
• Design, develop, and deploy AI-driven features.
• Collaborate with product, design and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, testing and automation.
• Stay ahead of AI/ML tech trends and innovation.

Skills

Software development

Team leadership

AWS

REST API design

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform/Ansible

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/CE or related

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Job description

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.
• 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.

Nice To Have Qualifications

• Interest or familiarity working in the Digital Marketing industry
• AWS Solutions Architect - Professional certification
• Prior experience working with Large Language Models (LLMs)
• 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.