Software Development Manager (AI)

TL;DR

Software Development Manager (AI): Leading the development of a generative AI-powered conversational shopping and search assistant (Rufus) with an accent on scalability and LLM integration. Focus on synthesizing complex product information and architecting multi-tier web services to create an intuitive shopping experience.

Location: London, UK

Company

Global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing, currently innovating the shopping experience through generative AI.

What you will do

• Lead a team of high-caliber software engineers to build and scale the Rufus AI assistant.
• Collaborate with scientists, economists, and product leaders to turn generative AI shopping into a core business pillar.
• Design and architect world-class, scalable software systems and multi-tier web services.
• Oversee the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, build processes, and livesite operations.
• Partner with product and program management teams to define and deliver technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• Experience managing teams of software engineers delivering complex, scalable systems to customers.
• Strong expertise in system architecture, design patterns, reliability, and scaling.
• Experience leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services.
• Deep knowledge of SDLC, including code reviews, source control, and testing.
• Must be based in or have valid work authorization for London, UK

Nice to have

• Experience communicating technical designs and product strategy to senior leadership.
• Proven track record in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring software engineers.
• Ability to deliver products in fast-paced, multi-disciplined, and ambiguous environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive culture that empowers employees to deliver results.
• Strong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.
• Environment that values passion for invention, simplification, and building.
• High priority on data privacy and security.