Hands-On AI Software Development Manager

Moonshot; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonshot in Denton, Texas, is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead its software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for team mentoring, delivery ownership, and technical standards, acting as a key interface across the organization.

The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in software development, including team leadership. You will drive the integration of AI to optimize workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery that directly impacts the company's productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development, 2+ years leading a team.
• Experience with shipping internal tools or operational software.
• Comfort in fast-moving environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow the software development team.
• Own the team's execution and maintain quality cadence.
• Translate business priorities into a prioritized development plan.
• Interface with various functional leaders across the company.
• Evaluate new AI models and integrate them into team practices.
• Set technical standards and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Coordinate the rollout of completed projects and gather feedback.

Skills

Modern web development (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#)

Relational databases and SQL

REST APIs and system architecture

Applied AI (LLM APIs, agent frameworks)

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job description

Moonshot in Denton, Texas, is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead its software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for team mentoring, delivery ownership, and technical standards, acting as a key interface across the organization.

The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in software development, including team leadership. You will drive the integration of AI to optimize workflows and ensure high-quality software delivery that directly impacts the company's productivity.