Manager of Software Engineering

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

Requirements:

• 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