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Software Engineering Manager

United StatesHybridFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 2 months ago

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Role summary

A global leader in professional services technology is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and scale an AI-focused engineering team within a recently acquired startup. This hybrid role, based in NYC or Toronto, requires a leader with 3+ years of engineering leadership experience and 8+ years of overall software engineering experience. The manager will drive technical strategy, contribute to system design for AI-driven workflows, implement best practices, and manage project execution. Key responsibilities include team development, hiring, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. The role offers a unique opportunity to blend startup energy with enterprise scale, impacting AI-driven products in tax, accounting, and audit.

Engineering Manager (AI)

*Hybrid | U.S. (NYC or Toronto)*

We’re partnering with a
global leader in professional services technology and information solutions
to bring on an
Engineering Manager
for a high-priority initiative within their organization.

This role sits within a
recently acquired startup
inside the broader company, focused on building
AI agents that automate complex workflow steps across tax, accounting, and audit functions
. It’s a unique opportunity to join a fast-moving, startup-like environment backed by the scale and resources of a large, established platform.

The Role

You’ll lead and scale an engineering team working across AI-driven product initiatives, with a focus on both
technical execution and team development
.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers across multiple initiatives
  • Drive technical strategy and roadmap aligned with product and business goals
  • Partner closely with product, data, and business stakeholders
  • Contribute to architecture and system design, particularly for AI-driven workflows
  • Introduce and scale engineering best practices to improve quality and delivery
  • Manage project timelines, resourcing, and execution
  • Play a key role in hiring and building out the team

What They’re Looking For

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
  • Strong backend experience (Python preferred)
  • Experience working in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • Exposure to modern frontend technologies is a plus (React, TypeScript, etc.)
  • Experience working in ambiguous or evolving environments (startup or transformation experience is a plus)
  • Strong communication skills and ability to influence across cross-functional teams

Why This Role

- Startup energy + enterprise scale
: operate within an acquired startup while leveraging the resources of a global platform
- Direct impact on
AI-driven products transforming tax, accounting, and audit workflows
- High-visibility role with strong leadership exposure
- Opportunity to help shape both
technology and team as the group scales

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