AI & Software Engineering Senior Manager

We are PMG

PMG, a global independent platform company engineered for impact, integrates business strategy, media, creative, and data within a single operating model powered by our proprietary operating system, Alli. With more than 1,000 employees, PMG partners with brands including Apple, Nike, Dropbox, Experian, Sephora, and Whole Foods.

Our work has earned top industry honors, including Cannes Lions and Adweek’s Media Plan of the Year, and PMG has won 40+ workplace culture awards, including being the only company to rank among Ad Age’s Best Places to Work for 11 consecutive years.

Who You’ll Be Working With At PMG, we’re redefining what’s possible in digital marketing through Alli, our cloud-based suite of AI-powered tools. Alli has helped deliver ads to over 1 billion consumers in 80+ countries, driving meaningful results for some of the world’s most recognized brands. As an AI & Software Engineering Manager, you’ll lead a team of talented engineers focused on solving complex challenges, developing AI-driven solutions, and shaping the technology stack that powers Alli’s Actions, Data, or Insights pillars.

As an AI & Software Engineering Senior Manager, you’ll lead a team of engineers, driving the development and delivery of mid-to-large-scale software products and engineering processes. This is an opportunity to influence the future of AI-powered marketing, drive real impact for our clients, and mentor engineers as they build groundbreaking solutions. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to define the technical vision and balance innovation with business needs.

If you’re passionate about AI, love tackling big challenges, and thrive in a fast-moving, supportive environment, this is the place for you.

We are looking for candidates who have experience working with the following technologies:

AWS and/or GCP; Docker and Terraform; JavaScript (NodeJS, React) and Python; BigQuery, Snowflake, Postgres, Redis, MongoDB, Redshift; OpenAI, Bedrock, Vertex, LangChain; RESTFul APIs and WebSocket; Real-time streaming technologies like Kinesis, etc; Git/GitHub for version control;

What You’ll Be Doing

• Effectively implement and manage numerous data integrations via API and other common methods.
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of Alli’s Data group roadmap.
• Work closely with the Product Managers and Designers to create industry-transformative products and ship new components and features.
• Build complex & highly scalable technical solutions.
• Drive cutting-edge initiatives with a high industry-wide impact.
• Draft architectural decisions and ensure reliable and state-of-the-art products and systems.
• Contribute to code reviews; provide critical feedback to fellow developers and mentor junior engineers.
• Build with a world-class team of engineers, providing career development guidance and coaching to team members.
• Work in a team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Data & Tech teams.
• Work within a dynamic & international environment with agile methodologies and techniques.

What You Will Bring

• 6+ years experience working in a software engineering development team, working throughout the SDLC of a product
• 4+ years managing a team of 5-10 highly skilled developers using Agile development processes
• 3+ years of experience working with the MERN stack or transferable skill set
• 3+ years of experience within an AWS cloud environment, utilizing Redshift, Postgres, or similar technologies
• Experience in building and managing teams' building systems using automated testing, code review, clean code principles, and refactoring strategies
• Solid knowledge of building and using RESTful APIs
• A profound understanding of distributed system design principles; SOLID software engineering expertise (OOA/OOD, TDD, CI/CD); Strong adherence to and experience implementing agile values; Planning and guiding towards a multi-year product roadmap; Ability to continually motivate and inspire team productivity and success; Team-first, proactive approach to work with excellent communication skills.
• Nice To Have Qualifications
• Hands-on experience or working interest in GenAI, Large Language Models, Big Data, OpenAI, Gemini, Bedrock, etc; Interest or familiarity working in the Digital Marketing industry; Experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet; Experience with Docker or Kubernetes and can safely maneuver/setup configurations in those environments; Experienced with DDD; Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

What We Offer

Performance-Based Rewards:

Your impact should be part of your reward. This role is eligible for PMG’s annual bonus program—a standout part of our total compensation offering and an opportunity to share in our success. Bonus awards are informed by individual impact and performance, as well as team and company results, and are subject to applicable program terms.

Professional Development:

Keep growing through learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and support for career advancement.

Generous Time Off:

Take the time you need to recharge, connect with loved ones, and enjoy life outside work.

Parental Leave:

Receive paid parental leave during life’s important family moments.

Retirement Benefits:

Build for your future with competitive retirement benefits, including employer contributions or matching where applicable.

Fertility and Family Support:

Access fertility and family-building benefits for eligible employees and their spouses or partners.

Healthcare:

Choose from medical, dental, and vision coverage designed to support you and your family.

Pet Insurance:

Access optional coverage for the four-legged members of your family.

Lifestyle Spending Account:

Receive company-funded support for eligible health and well-being expenses.

Commuter Benefits:

Access support for your commute where available.

Volunteering Opportunities:

Receive eight paid hours each year to give back to your community.

AI Tools and Training:

Access enterprise AI tools and ongoing training that helps PMGers use AI effectively, creatively, and responsibly.

Our benefits and compensation programs may vary by location and eligibility and are subject to applicable plan terms. We’ll share full details during the hiring process.

What Sets Us Apart

Being part of PMG means joining a company culture that’s unmatched in digital. We're dedicated to working hard to serve our employees and clients, delivering value, results, and innovation—which often requires true grit and agility. We believe in taking care of ourselves and each other to continuously improve in every way.

In alignment with our core values to be inclusive and always change for the better, PMG is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive culture, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that we only change for the better by bringing diverse perspectives to our company. PMG recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.