Software Engineering Manager - AI

OverviewSoftware Engineering Manager - AI at Harnham, Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area. This role is a hands-on leadership position within an AI-driven product engineering team building an AI-powered search platform for legal professionals. The role is based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with a hybrid working model.Base pay range provided: $180,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr.The RoleA growing AI-driven product engineering team is seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to help shape the future of legal technology. This team is building an AI-powered search platform that enables lawyers to form stronger opinions on their cases, transforming the way legal professionals approach research and decision-making.This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll serve as both a player-coach and technical lead. You’ll inherit and manage a team of 4–8 engineers, drive the delivery of highly scalable applications, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across product, design, and the wider business. The role is based in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with a hybrid working model.ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of 4–8 engineers, including career development and performance feedback.Drive delivery of scalable AI-enabled software products in collaboration with product, design, and business stakeholders.Contribute technically when needed—coding and guiding architectural decisions.Partner with cross-functional teams to align on roadmaps and timelines.QualificationsStrong background in software engineering with proven experience designing and building scalable systems.At least 3 years of experience managing and mentoring engineering teams.Ability to contribute technically and guide architecture decisions when needed.Excellent communication skills for working across product teams and business stakeholders.Experience with modern backend frameworks (e.g., Python/Django/Flask/FastAPI) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or similar).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps practices, and agile methodologies.Exposure to data engineering, MLOps, or AI frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face) is highly pensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $180,000–$220,000 plus bonus and RSUs (target ~ $200k total comp).Sign-on bonus available for relocation to the Twin Cities area.Hybrid working model.Opportunity to work on a product with real-world impact in the legal industry.Clear path for career progression and professional growth.How to ApplyIf you’re excited about leading a high-performing engineering team and building AI-powered products with real-world impact, submit your CV to our recruitment team and we’ll be in touch to discuss the next steps.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEngineeringIndustriesEngineering Services and Legal ServicesGet notified when a new job is posted. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-24