Technical Software Engineering Manager
170k - 190k USD
On-site
Full Time
#Engineering
#Python
#JavaScript
#React
#SQL Server
#AI
Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-energy, dynamic, and fast-paced organization? Are you interested in joining a team where you can contribute to building the fun, people-centric, culture and brand? Then you’re in the right place!
Litmos develops eLearning solutions for top-performing companies. An established leader in the market since 2007, Litmos solutions include an easy-to-use LMS platform, a comprehensive learning content library, services to support success, and integrations with top workflow tools. Thousands of companies trust Litmos to create, curate, and connect learning to employees, customers, and partners. The solutions are used by more than 30 million people in 150 countries, across 35 languages. Find more information at www.litmos.com.
We are looking for a Senior Technical Software Engineering Manager to lead our Artificial Intelligence (AI) focused team. The ideal candidate has commercial experience with Large Language Modules (LLMs). Although this is a manager role, the expectation is that this individual will be spending at least 50% of their time directly contributing to the software.
AI is an important driver for the future of Litmos as we continue to work on our recently launched AI Assistant and begin to focus on applying AI in other areas of our system.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Manage a team of 5-7 individuals with mixed roles including software engineers, quality assurance, etc.
- Delivery: Ensure your team is creating performant, testable, and well-thought-out software for our production environment.
- Architecture: Guide the team as you use your experience and feedback to iterate through designing scalable solutions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, UX/UI design, and QA, to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
- Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and mentor other engineers to uphold high coding standards.
- Testing: Implement and maintain robust testing strategies to ensure the reliability and performance of the content authoring tool. Utilize automated testing frameworks where appropriate.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Propose and implement improvements to the development process, tools, and practices.
- Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for the content authoring tool, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- At least 8 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on full-stack development using Python and Javascript frameworks such as React.
- Understanding of RDBMS technologies like SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
- Alternative datastores/technologies such as OpenSearch, Redis, and Memcached.
- Technical Skills:
- Full-stack development using Python and Javascript frameworks such as React.
- In-depth understanding of AI technology, including LLMs
- Understanding of RDBMS technologies like SQL Server, MySQL, etc.
- Alternative datastores/technologies such as OpenSearch, Redis, and Memcached.
- Some exposure/experience to the .NET framework and C#.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
- Soft Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to manage software engineering teams.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and mentor junior team members.
Salary:- $170,000 - $190,000 base plus bonus
As a learning company we believe in the potential of everyone; if you don't have experience in all the details mentioned in this job post, then we still encourage you to apply and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
We are an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
