AI Development Manager IV

• Lead a team of AI developers, ML engineers, and software engineers through technical guidance, mentorship, and structured execution
• Contribute directly to development efforts by designing, implementing, reviewing, and optimizing AI related software systems
• Establish technical direction and architectural decisions for model pipelines, distributed training systems, deployment frameworks, and supporting infrastructure
• Balance hands on development with managerial responsibilities including planning, prioritization, performance feedback, and team health
• Coordinate cross functional work among research, infrastructure, robotics, and product teams to ensure alignment and smooth integration of AI capabilities
• Create and maintain clear plans, roadmaps, and execution structures that enable predictable delivery without restricting innovation or exploration
• Ensure the engineering team follows best practices in code quality, testing, documentation, version control, and reliability
• Support the development and scaling of model training workflows, data pipelines, inference systems, and real time or embedded AI components
• Monitor project progress, remove blockers, and drive continuous improvement across tools, development processes, and team workflows
• Recruit, onboard, and develop top engineering talent with a focus on growth, capability building, and long-term team scalability

• 10+ years of experience supporting highly technical teams such as AI research, machine learning, robotics, or advanced engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related technical field
• Strong understanding of Agile principles and hands on experience adapting them to R&D or research-centric environments
• Ability to translate complex technical work into clear plans without restricting exploration or scientific creativity
• Exceptional facilitation, communication, and organizational skills suited for high complexity technical teams
• Proven ability to remove blockers, manage dependencies, and drive alignment across multiple technical partners
• Experience maintaining visibility, workflows, and structured documentation for complex or extended technical projects
• Comfort navigating ambiguous problem spaces where priorities shift quickly based on research results and emerging insights
• A service-oriented mindset focused on clarity, operational excellence, and enabling teams to do their best work

Full Benefits - 90% Medical, ESOP, 401K, Generous PTO