Software & AI Development Manager

MAO Professional Land Services, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

MAO Professional Land Services, Inc. is seeking a Software & AI Development Manager to help design and implement our proprietary land management software platform and expand AI usage across the organization.

This hands-on role collaborates with the CEO, GIS team, and external developers to translate business processes into technical solutions, guide AI initiatives, and drive platform evolution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, system integrations, Git, and cloud platforms.
• Experience or interest in AI/LLMs, AI APIs, document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with third-party software team to guide platform development.
• Translate business workflows into technical requirements and solutions.
• Review, test, and prioritize new software functionality.
• Develop and integrate AI apps, document processing, data extraction, and automation tools.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through AI and automation.
• Assist with user testing, training, implementation, and ongoing platform support.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and shape MAO's long-term software/AI strategy.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Business translation

Education

BSc in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

System integrations

Job description

MAO Professional Land Services provides land, title, GIS, permitting, acquisition, and project management services throughout the United States.

About the Opportunity

MAO is developing software and AI assisted programs designed specifically around our land, title, GIS, and project management operations. These platforms will serve as the foundation for future AI and automation initiatives. MAO Professional Land Services is seeking a Software & AI Development Manager to help develop and implement our proprietary land management software platform and expand the use of artificial intelligence throughout our organization.

This is a hands‑on role working directly with our CEO, land professionals, GIS team, and third‑party software developers. The position will help translate business processes into technology solutions, develop AI applications and automation tools, and guide the implementation and continued evolution of our software platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with our third‑party software development team and help guide platform development
• Translate business workflows into technical requirements and solutions
• Review, test, and help prioritize new software functionality
• Develop and integrate AI applications, document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation tools
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through AI and automation
• Assist with user testing, training, implementation, and ongoing platform support
• Evaluate emerging technologies and help shape MAO’s long‑term software and AI strategy

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred, not required. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, system integrations, Git, and cloud platforms
• Experience or interest in AI/LLMs, AI APIs, document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions

** Internships, university projects, independent development, and demonstrated AI/software projects will be considered in lieu of professional experience. **

** Prior experience in land services, oil & gas, or GIS is helpful but not required. **

• Reports directly to the CEO
• Hybrid work environment with flexible office and remote work arrangements
• Occasional travel to MAO regional offices
• Initially an individual contributor role with opportunity for future leadership

Other

This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in building that technology from the ground up and, over time, grow into a key internal technology leadership position as MAO expands its software and AI capabilities.