AI Software Engineering Manager

• Strong technical background in AI/ML, data science, or applied machine learning
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production AI systems at scale
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and MLOps practices
• Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and model evaluation best practices
• Proven ability to coach and mentor AI practitioners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing projects using Agile methodologies
• Desire for self-development and mentoring team members
• Ability to work with outside vendor partners
• Passion for building technology impacting the education sector

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in AI/ML or data-focused roles, with 3+ years managing teams

• Experience with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI systems

• Familiarity with large-scale data platforms or SaaS products

• Knowledge of education technology and challenges in developing AI solutions for educators Join Curriculum Associates to be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving education for all students. Embrace a work culture that values creativity, diversity, and innovation, offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Make a meaningful impact on students and educators globally. As a Senior AI/ML Engineering Manager at Curriculum Associates, you will have the opportunity to lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Your role will involve leading AI initiatives to deliver intelligent learning experiences across CA products and working closely with product managers, UX, research, and engineering stakeholders to define AI roadmaps. You will prioritize model functionality, technical debt, and production issues in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of features. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define AI roadmaps and prioritize model functionality

• Drive best practices in AI development, including model quality, evaluation, explainability, and deployment

• Scale AI systems for performance, reliability, and responsible use

• Identify and mitigate risks related to model performance, data quality, bias, and privacy

• Research, evaluate, and implement AI frameworks, platforms, and modeling approaches

• Streamline AI development processes for efficiency and continuous delivery

• Propose staffing plans to support annual budgeting and hiring needs

• Support AI production issues, model releases, and monitoring outcomes

Qualifications:

• Strong technical background in AI/ML, data science, or applied machine learning
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production AI systems at scale
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and MLOps practices
• Understanding of responsible AI, data governance, and model evaluation best practices
• Proven ability to coach and mentor AI practitioners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience managing projects using Agile methodologies
• Desire for self-development and mentoring team members
• Ability to work with outside vendor partners
• Passion for building technology impacting the education sector

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field
• 8 to 10+ years of experience in AI/ML or data-focused roles, with 3+ years managing teams
• Experience with LLMs, NLP, or generative AI systems
• Familiarity with large-sca