(Senior) Manager Software Engineering (R&D AI Engineering)

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

• Drive Software Development: Lead the software development process in alignment with our 7-Stages Development Process and R&D Product Strategy.
• Collaborate with Product and Program Managers: Ensure strategic alignment and clarity of objectives through close collaboration with Product and Program Managers.
• Ensure High-Quality Delivery: Guarantee high-quality software delivery through structured development processes, including automated testing, code reviews, and security assessments.
• Enhance Product Usability: Partner with teams across R&D to enhance product usability and maintain industry-leading standards in security and performance.
• Lead Innovation: Drive technical and process innovation, continuously improving development methodologies.
• Mentor and Coach: Mentor, coach, and appraise engineers, fostering an environment for career growth and professional development.
• Performance Management: Address performance management proactively, ensuring team members meet expectations and receive constructive feedback.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Drive recruitment, onboarding, and upskilling efforts to build a strong engineering team.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain proactive relationships with internal stakeholders, including support teams, to ensure minimal R&D time spent on escalations.
• Champion Quality: Advocate for a "right first time" development approach, reducing the need for extensive support interventions post-deployment.
• AI/ML Expertise: Leverage knowledge and passion for AI/ML to drive innovation and enhance our product offerings.

Qualifications

• Educational Background and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field, with 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 4+ years in leadership roles.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of advanced software engineering principles, Agile methodologies, and DevSecOps practices. Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, Go).
• Leadership and Innovation: Proven ability to lead R&D initiatives, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement within engineering teams.
• Mentorship and Coaching: Excellent mentorship and coaching abilities, with a focus on career development and performance management.
• Software Development Mastery: Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, including best practices for quality assurance, deployment, and cloud-native technologies.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.