Sr. Manager, Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

Sr. Manager, Engineering (AI): Leading innovative engineering teams to build cloud-native applications that power AI-driven ERP workflows for local and state governments with an accent on scaling AI solutions and ensuring system reliability. Focus on transforming ideas into scalable cloud solutions and inspiring engineers to achieve technical excellence.

Location: On-site in Boston, MA, USA

Salary: $220,000 - $247,000

Company

hirify.global is the leader in AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments in the U.S.

What you will do

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute a comprehensive technical strategy aligned with the company's long-term objectives.
• Lead multiple engineering teams, providing strategic direction and ensuring cohesive execution across all projects.
• Own the architecture of a multi-tenant AI agent platform on AWS, setting the technical bar for building secure and reliable systems.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and architects to ensure alignment between technical capabilities and business goals.
• Define and enforce stringent Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and reliability metrics, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Lead initiatives that promote a culture of continuous improvement, embedding best practices and operational efficiencies across the engineering organization.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined experience, including 5+ years of engineering management with direct reports across multiple teams simultaneously.
• Proven expertise in AWS cloud services and cloud-native, multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
• Comprehensive understanding of API design, distributed systems, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• 5+ years of hands-on software development, with recent experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or React.
• Hands-on experience shipping AI-powered products, including LLM integrations, agentic workflows, and RAG pipelines in a production environment.
• Exceptional communicator and cross-functional collaborator, able to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI agent platforms, orchestration frameworks, or developer tooling for AI.

Culture & Benefits

• Enjoy comprehensive healthcare options, flexible vacation, and paid company holidays.
• Participate in a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, and wellness stipends.
• Access professional development and growth opportunities.
• Work in a collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.