Principal Software Engineer – AI & Content Platform Lead

Cengage Group

Manchester (NH)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 187,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cengage Group is seeking a technology leader to drive delivery of education technology platforms and content workflows. You will oversee remote software engineering teams, align with product and design, and use agile practices to build scalable systems that serve millions of learners.

The role emphasizes GenAI integration, cloud-native architecture, and cross-functional collaboration. A track record of modernizing legacy systems and delivering customer-focused results is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience.
5 years of technology leadership experience across multiple time zones.
Solid understanding of generative AI concepts and frameworks (LLMs, multimodal models, prompt engineering).
Experience modernizing architectures and deploying cloud-native solutions on AWS/GCP/Azure.

Responsibilities

Lead technology teams in delivering high-availability enterprise software.
Architect and implement features for content workflow automation and platform support.
Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to define backlogs and roadmaps.
Communicate complex tech concepts to diverse stakeholders and executives.
Drive iterative development, agile practices, and continuous improvement.