Engineering Manager - AI-Driven Content Automation

Cengage Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking an Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead an AI-focused engineering team across global locations. You will drive automation initiatives, collaborate with product and design, and ensure delivery aligns with engineering guidelines and POM processes.

The role emphasizes building scalable, secure systems, managing technical debt, and staying ahead of emerging technologies to innovate product roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field; 3+ years of technology leadership experience.
• Experience leading globally distributed teams and setting technology strategy.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand a high-performing engineering team focused on quality and delivery.
• Drive AI-first automation initiatives and prototyping of new tools.
• Collaborate with Product, design, and stakeholders to align with POM and business goals.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery, including offshore and on-site collaboration, and budget planning.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional

Agile delivery

Cloud platforms

API design

Communication

GenAI knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Cengage Group is seeking an Software Engineering Manager in the United States to lead an AI-focused engineering team across global locations. You will drive automation initiatives, collaborate with product and design, and ensure delivery aligns with engineering guidelines and POM processes.

The role emphasizes building scalable, secure systems, managing technical debt, and staying ahead of emerging technologies to innovate product roadmaps.