Manager, Software Engineering (AI)

TL;DR

Manager, Software Engineering (AI): Leading a team of up to 12 engineers to build an AI-native wealth management platform with an accent on delivery ownership and AI fluency. Focus on managing kanban-based workflows, recruiting AI-native talent, and driving agentic system capabilities.

Location: Hybrid in Boston, MA

Salary: $155,000 - $165,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of wealth management SaaS solutions managing over $2 trillion in assets for financial advisors and institutions.

What you will do

• Lead a team of up to 12 engineers, owning end-to-end delivery and outcomes using a kanban-based process.
• Recruit, onboard, and develop engineers, with a specific focus on building AI fluency across the team.
• Model and reinforce AI-native development practices and the use of agentic systems in daily operations.
• Translate business priorities into clear, sequenced work with defined outcomes and measurable success criteria.
• Collaborate as a peer with a Principal Engineer to balance technical direction with delivery and people management.

Requirements

• Must be based in or able to work hybrid in Boston, MA.
• 3+ years of people management experience in a software engineering context, managing at least 5 engineers.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong technical background to evaluate designs and trade-offs.
• Proven fluency with kanban-based delivery, including WIP management and flow metrics.
• Demonstrated depth in using AI-assisted development tools and agentic systems.
• B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Nice to have

• Experience leading teams through significant shifts in delivery models or tooling.
• Background in financial services technology or other highly regulated, complex domains.
• Hands-on experience with AI-native or agentic development environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Direct ownership of the team's operating model, culture, and growth.
• Equity-based grants for all new hires.
• 90% company-paid medical premiums.
• Competitive time-off program and variable compensation options.