Software Development Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Software Development Manager (AI): Leading the delivery of AI-powered products and features to modernize legal document creation with an accent on technical leadership, AI-native SDLC practices, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on building high-performing teams, establishing AI governance, and scaling reliable AI solutions for millions of users.

Location: Must be based in Canada (Hybrid in Edmonton or fully remote across Canada).

Company

LawDepot is a rapidly growing legaltech company dedicated to modernizing legal document creation through professional, accessible, and AI-powered solutions.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership for the architecture, development, and deployment of secure, scalable AI-powered software solutions.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of software developers and data scientists.
• Advocate for AI adoption across the organization and improve internal AI literacy.
• Establish best practices for AI-native development, including CI/CD, observability, and security.
• Own the AI product roadmap and prioritize initiatives aligned with business goals and technical feasibility.
• Partner with product owners and stakeholders to translate business requirements into actionable delivery plans.

Requirements

• Must be based in Canada.
• Post-secondary education in Computing Science, Software Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Practical experience delivering AI-enabled products with a focus on quality and scalability.
• Strong understanding of AI subject matters such as NLP, RAG, agentic workflows, and prompt engineering.
• Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and senior leadership to align technical work with company goals.

Nice to have

• Hands-on knowledge of the existing tech stack: C#, .NET 7+, Vue, TypeScript, and SQL Server.
• Experience with Agile delivery practices and Scrum.
• Familiarity with organizational change management and developer enablement initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a Health Care Spending Account.
• Flexible work-life balance with 37.5-hour work weeks and the ability to bank hours.
• Paid vacation plus bonus personal days.
• Continuous learning opportunities with training budgets and LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
• Company share plan and regular team social events.
• Casual work environment with options for personal offices or collaborative workspaces.