Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pax8 is a dynamic organization focused on building the managed intelligence marketplace and empowering small businesses. The Manager of Software Engineering will lead a high-performing engineering team, driving the adoption of AI-driven development and modern engineering practices to redefine software building processes.
Responsibilities
- Lead, inspire, and grow a team of software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful career development
- Guide your team in building with AI agents — from structuring prompts to validating outputs and making critical judgment decisions
- Design AI-enabled workflows, ensuring the right balance between autonomy and human oversight
- Elevate performance by introducing modern engineering metrics focused on quality, system thinking, and decision-making
- Encourage scalable, reusable engineering solutions powered by AI rather than one-off builds
- Drive adoption of AI tools with clear accountability for measurable impact
- Establish governance standards for AI usage, including risk mitigation, data handling, and escalation practices
- Lead agile ceremonies enhanced by AI tools to improve planning, retrospectives, and team insights
- Collaborate closely with product teams to translate vision into actionable engineering outcomes
- Foster a safe, experimental culture where innovation thrives without fear of failure
- Deliver AI-powered features with strong quality frameworks designed for non-deterministic systems
Skills
- Proven experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams
- Substantial background in software development with strong engineering fundamentals
- Demonstrated passion for mentoring and growing technical talent
- Strong understanding of modern software architecture, systems thinking, and scalable design
- Experience or strong interest in AI-driven development, automation, and emerging engineering practices
- Ability to balance innovation with governance, ensuring quality and risk management
- Collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross-functionally to deliver business value
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to evolving technology
Benefits
- Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible, Open Vacation
- Paid Sick Time Off
- Extended Leave for Life events
- RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
- Career Development Programs
- Stock Option Eligibility
- Employee-led Resource Groups
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid volunteer time to give back to your community
- Wellness programs and mental health support
- Flexible work environment
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Employee resource groups and inclusive culture initiatives
- Access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential
- Specialist Learning & Development trainers
- AI powered tools
- "born in the cloud" mentors
- Cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise
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