Senior Engineering Manager – AI/ML & Data Infrastructure

FedWriters, Inc.•Coronado, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FWI is building a team to provide technical expertise supporting the design and implementation of a modern, integrated data, application, and AI/ML ecosystem for Naval Special Warfare Command (NSWC). As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of high-impact solutions, combining technical leadership with project management to ensure the rapid delivery of high-quality, scalable systems. FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. Position is contingent upon contract award Work Schedule and Location: On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm at the Naval Amphibious Base (NAB) in Coronado, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science
10+ years writing code
10+ years of industry experience in an engineering management role in a Scrum-based environment
Motivated by optimizing engineering teams
Experience with systems, networking, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in reviewing code
Experience with full developer tools to include CI/CD technologies, automation and pipelines, and automated testing
Outstanding communication skills, including the ability to visually present complex data and effectively communicate technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment (build, validate, release, operate)
Proficient technical writing skills
Active DoD SECRET security clearance

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders to define and communicate the team's roadmap and vision, aligning engineering efforts with overall organizational goals
Provide technical guidance and hands-on action when necessary
Run the day-to-day execution of the engineering roadmap, overseeing projects from inception to completion
Contribute to the design and evolution of technical architectures, capacity plans, and tooling strategies, prioritizing technical challenges and resource allocation
Drive technical architecture discussions
Maintain appropriate documentation
Stay current with best practices and emerging technologies in developer infrastructure
Assist Government personnel in the development of technical documents, including architecture diagrams, design specifications, and system documentation
Travel as mission requires, including potential deployment to remote sites and hazardous duty areas