Engineering Manager: AI-Driven Software Lead

nCino, Inc.; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 122,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

nCino is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers focused on our retail and consumer product line. The role owns the team’s roadmap, resourcing and scheduling, and helps set technical strategy by spotting gaps early.

You will guide designs, mentor engineers, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and drive engineering standards across the department. Experience with multiple programming languages and cloud platforms like AWS or Salesforce is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of management experience
• Proficiency in more than one major programming language
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and development practices
• Proven success in improving development practices to enhance team efficiency, collaboration, and code quality in a large-scale organization
• Proven success as a coach and mentor of technical staff
• Ability to motivate yourself and others, prioritize work, and thrive in a dynamic team environment

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements roadmaps, resourcing, project scheduling and oversight, and process improvements for team and function
• Identifies gaps and sets technical strategy for the team
• Participates in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings
• Drives the evolution of engineering standards and practices across the department
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, identifying individual growth needs for engineers
• Accomplish results through professional employees by setting project timelines, priorities based on project objectives, and oversight of ongoing assignments
• Attract, select, and retain high-level talent through active participation in performance management and professional development of team members
• Leverage AI tools to enhance software development activities, including code generation, testing, debugging, and optimization
• Apply AI insights to identify patterns, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall development efficiency and product quality
• Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities where appropriate to strengthen product functionality and user experience
• Maintain awareness of emerging AI trends and best practices to inform continuous learning and innovation

Skills

Multi-language proficiency

Team mentoring

Roadmap ownership

Technical leadership

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Salesforce

Job description

nCino is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers focused on our retail and consumer product line. The role owns the team’s roadmap, resourcing and scheduling, and helps set technical strategy by spotting gaps early.

You will guide designs, mentor engineers, participate in cross-functional initiatives, and drive engineering standards across the department. Experience with multiple programming languages and cloud platforms like AWS or Salesforce is highly valued.