Manager, Software Engineering

Job Overview

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here  

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.  

Position Overview  

We're seeking a Manager, Engineering (AI Platform). In this role, you will guide a technical team and provide expertise to ensure velocity and quality as we develop AI-based services.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a team of engineers to deliver a suite of AI-based services in the areas of document classification and data extraction
• Provide professional and technical leadership with impactful guidance, coaching, and feedback
• Empower the team with clear goals and a data-informed approach to ensure excellence
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement with the team
• Collaborate with Product Management, Architecture, and other Engineering Leaders to define work
• Monitor active work to reduce scope change, escalate blockers, and drive collaboration
• Collaborate with other internal teams to achieve our roadmap and quality goals
• Manage multiple engineering workstreams to support a common goal

We’re Excited to Learn More About You  

Your experience should include some or all of the following:

• 5+ years of experience creating high quality and scalable solutions
• 5+ years of experience confirming requirements, technical designs, testing, and production readiness
• 3+ years managing engineering teams
• Experience establishing and executing solution delivery plans, including managing scope, timelines, risks, and expectations
• Ability to provide coaching and guidance on areas such as software development, DevOps, infrastructure as Code (IaC), security best practices, cloud native architecture, and large data management.
• Influence the technical direction of AI-based initiatives involving software APIs, LLMs, model training, MLOps, and/or 3rd party solution integrations.
• Work collaboratively with product management and other engineering leadership to align deliverables and integrations
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle methodology and testing practices
• Ability to recruit, develop, and retain technical teams
• Experience with Scrum practices and tools like Jira and Confluence
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or CIS, or equivalent work experience

We know that talent comes from all backgrounds and experience levels. We encourage military members and their spouses as well as candidates without a degree or a background in tech to apply!  

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:  

A culture that values who you are and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.  

We flex our time together, collaborating remotely and in-person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.  

A comprehensive benefits and compensation package that centers our teammates and helps them to bring their best to work every day:  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage  

• Holiday and Vacation Time  

• Health & Wellness Days  

• A Bonus Day for Your Birthday  

 Learn more about the people behind our products at https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/  

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EEO Statement    

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.   

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