Software Engineering Manager AI
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.