Join our innovative team focused on building the next generation of search and intelligent assistant products. We are seeking a skilled Software Development Manager to spearhead the creation of software and systems aligned with our vision of achieving best-in-class data acquisition, creation, and ground-truthing. This role is crucial for powering cutting-edge AI models and applications, ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team in developing solutions across various programs. This includes collaborating with scientist customers to collect, clean, and evaluate data essential for AI model training. The position involves leading the entire development process, with end-to-end ownership of distributed backend systems and front-end tools for human-in-the-loop data collection.

We are looking for a hands-on technical leader adept at developing engineers, navigating ambiguity, and effectively balancing rapid delivery with long-term system health. You will hold complete accountability for your team's software and its impact on customer outcomes, encompassing architecture, execution, and production operations.

Lead and nurture a team of engineers, focusing on their career growth and empowering them to achieve exceptional results. Establish a clear vision for the team and develop comprehensive product roadmaps, identifying technical and product requirements and opportunities. Apply project management and prioritization expertise to balance short-term and long-term objectives, ensuring successful roadmap delivery. Maintain up-to-date technical expertise to actively contribute to architecture and design discussions, guiding the team to scale and evolve our service architecture. Implement and continuously refine team processes and mechanisms to ensure efficient work execution and effective prioritization of critical tasks.

Minimum of 7 years of engineering experience is required. At least 3 years of experience managing engineering teams is essential. Over 8 years of leadership in defining and developing multi-tier web services is necessary. Proficiency in engineering practices and patterns across the full software/hardware/networks development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and livesite operations. Demonstrated experience partnering with product or program management teams. Proven experience in designing or architecting new and existing systems, focusing on design patterns, reliability, and scalability.