Software Engineering Manager AI

Date PostedJanuary 28, 2026LocationFlexible / RemoteCompanyMetaSalary$184,000/year to $257,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsTypeSenior Level

Job Summary

BigBox is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the development of AI-powered games. The role involves managing high-output engineering teams while exploring the frontier of AI and LLM integration in gaming. The ideal candidate balances strong technical leadership with a passion for emerging AI development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Coach and mentor engineering team members
  • Drive results and remove technical obstacles
  • Set project strategy and execution roadmaps
  • Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams
  • Support career development and performance

Required Skills

  • LLM and AI-powered agent development
  • Engineering management (6+ years)
  • Game development/3D engine expertise
  • AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, Co-Pilot)
  • Technical project leadership

Job Details

### Software Engineering Manager Responsibilities: - **Engineering Coach**: Provide specific and balanced feedback, and have regular one-on-one meetings. - **Results-Oriented Execution**: Focus on helping the team achieve their goals by removing obstacles and being a resource. Work with the team to manage day-to-day tasks and communications. Work closely with the team's leadership to set high-level goals and directions for our projects and ensure it's executed successfully. - **Communication**: Engage in active listening, share information transparently, and encourage open dialogue. Coordinate with all disciplines to schedule and track key work. - **Roadmap and Strategy**: Set clear goals, provide direction, and ensure the team understands how their work fits into the larger picture. - **Technical Guidance**: Use technical skills to understand the challenges the team faces and provide informed guidance. - **Career Development**: Help team members with their career paths, provide growth opportunities, and have regular performance discussions. ### Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience. - Experience building software with LLM's and AI powered agents as the core of the product, or a major feature of the product. - Experience with AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Co-Pilot, Codex, etc. - 6+ years as an engineering manager with at least 5 direct reports in game development or multiple shipped games. - Wide knowledge of software development practices and knowledge of when and how to apply them to teams. - In depth experience adapting to various communication and work styles. - Demonstrated history of working well with cross-functional teams and organizations. - Experience organizing and leading meetings for planning, scheduling, and/or discussion within the team. - Working knowledge of 3D math and game foundation technologies and techniques (Transforms, Lerp, etc). - Experience growing and mentoring teams. ### Preferred Qualifications: - Demonstrated expertise managing Graphics Engineers or Server Engineers. - Experience working in C++ source code of 3D Game Engines.