Remote-First AI-Driven Software Engineering Manager

Cengage Group; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 102,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a globally distributed team delivering AI-first platforms.

You will work with product and design to drive high-quality, accessible software, adopting modern delivery practices and data-driven improvements across CLP and related platforms. Strong Java/React expertise is expected, with cloud and API integration experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 2+ years of technology leadership experience, including leading globally distributed teams.
• Strong hands-on Java development (5+ years) and React (5+ years).
• Experience with agile delivery and tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience with GenAI tools and APIs integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Reimagine and optimize software delivery with automation and GenAI.
• Engage in Product Operating Model (POM) Discovery with stakeholders.
• Track quality and efficiency with SDLC tooling; report to executives.
• Balance technical debt with new feature development within sprints.
• Establish and manage product backlogs, estimates, and budgets.
• Stay abreast of emerging tech to drive innovation.

Skills

Java development

React

Team leadership

Agile delivery

Jira

Azure DevOps

API design

Cloud platforms

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

AWS

GCP

Job description

Cengage Group seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a globally distributed team delivering AI-first platforms.

You will work with product and design to drive high-quality, accessible software, adopting modern delivery practices and data-driven improvements across CLP and related platforms. Strong Java/React expertise is expected, with cloud and API integration experience.