Software Engineering Manager - AI Products

PCMI•Park Ridge, IL

3d•$165,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Software Engineering Manager plays a crucial role in driving the success of software projects by providing leadership, direction, and support to the development team while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
3+ years in leadership role.
7+ years of engineering experience.
8+ years of leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services experience.
Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for the full software/hardware/networks development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software development projects. This involves setting project timelines, allocating resources, and tracking progress against milestones.
Provide technical guidance and expertise to the development team, helping to resolve complex technical issues and ensuring that the team follows best practices and coding standards.
Allocate resources effectively, including personnel, budget, and time, to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget constraints.
Identify potential risks and challenges in software development projects and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Continuously assess and improve software development processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Ensure that software development activities comply with relevant regulations, standards, and security protocols.
Ensure that software products meet quality standards and customer requirements by implementing rigorous testing procedures and quality assurance processes.
Communicate with stakeholders, including clients, executives, and other departments, to understand requirements, provide updates on project status, and manage expectations.
Stay informed about new technologies, tools, and trends in software development, and assess their potential impact on current and future projects.
Lead a team by monitoring the daily workflow, provide constructive feedback, and train new staff members.