Engineering Manager, Cloud Platform & GenAI

Guidewire Software; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Health and Wellness benefits

Paid time off programs includingvolunt

Market-competitive pay and incentive  

Continual development and internal car

All new hires participate in our in‑p

Job summary

Guidewire Software in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Application Platform team. You will guide the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud platform solutions, champion GenAI integration, and drive operational excellence across AI-powered offerings for global insurers.

You will foster innovation, coach engineers, and collaborate across functions to ensure reliability, security, and measurable customer value in a fast-paced hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to embrace AI and apply it to your current role as well as data-driven insights to drive innovation, productivity, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated Java mastery and strong object-oriented design skills.
• Proven experience architecting cloud applications, preferably cloud-native, on modern cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Demonstrated experience working with AI systems, including integrating AI/ML or GenAI capabilities into production software or platforms.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in cloud platform or enterprise software environments.
• Strong technical background in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and platform security.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive operational excellence and deliver measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable application platform solutions that power Guidewire’s cloud offerings.
• Drive the adoption of AI, and cloud capabilities, ensuring operational excellence and measurable customer value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to launch new products, enhance platform reliability, and improve service compliance and security.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and customer-centricity within the team.
• Manage projects that accelerate the delivery of transformative features, including GenAI integration and advanced automation.
• Champion proactive security practices and operational improvements to meet compliance and reliability targets.
• Support the professional growth of your team through coaching, feedback, and development opportunities.
• At Guidewire, we foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and responsible use of AI—empowering our teams to continuously leverage emerging technologies and data-driven insights to enhance productivity and outcomes.

Skills

AI adoption

Java mastery

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Security

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Guidewire Software in San Mateo, CA, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Application Platform team. You will guide the design and delivery of secure, scalable cloud platform solutions, champion GenAI integration, and drive operational excellence across AI-powered offerings for global insurers.

You will foster innovation, coach engineers, and collaborate across functions to ensure reliability, security, and measurable customer value in a fast-paced hybrid environment.