Software Engineering Manager - AI Platform

Software Engineering Manager - AI Platform

Since H‑E‑B Digital Technology’s inception, we have invested heavily in creating a modern, engaging, and reliable digital experience for our customers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead software engineering teams that drive innovation across front‑end, full‑stack, and backend technologies.

• Lead and manage one or more engineering teams, coaching and mentoring individual contributors.
• Develop career paths, address team problems, and provide guidance for potential company leaders.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering leaders to deliver high‑quality, repeatable technology.
• Oversee hiring, firing, performance reviews, and pay decisions.
• Make resource‑allocation decisions based on business objectives and establish operational objectives.
• Execute and modify company policies that affect day‑to‑day operations and potentially have a broader impact.
• Support the digital business strategy by implementing new standards, products, processes, and mid‑term business plans.
• Demonstrate commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service, embodying the partner‑owned culture of H‑E‑B.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience; completion of H‑E‑B Leadership programs (e.g., SORL) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, including management of people, processes, or projects.
• Experience leading operational support for solutions developed by the team.
• Experience with Generative and Agentic AI technologies (e.g., MCP, Lang Graph, Lang Chain, A2A) is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and multiple technologies used at H‑E‑B.
• Expert understanding of development methodologies and processes.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and leadership skills.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Retail