Engineering Manager - AI Advanced Development Organization

• Strong software engineering background with the ability to build working systems yourself, not only direct others to build them.
• Demonstrated experience building AI-native applications - LLM integration, agents, retrieval, evaluation harnesses, and automation workflows.
• Track record of moving from an ambiguous question to a defensible technical recommendation on a short timeline.
• Experience leading senior engineers, including hiring, setting technical direction, and holding a high bar.
• Demonstrated judgment about when a technology is ready and when it is not - including examples of work you stopped, and why.
• Proficiency with modern backend and cloud technologies (e.g., Python and/or JavaScript/TypeScript, APIs, event-driven systems, containerized deployment).
• Experience designing evaluations for non-deterministic systems, and comfort reasoning about cost, latency, and failure modes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting directly to executive leadership and defending a recommendation under scrutiny.
• Ability to structure and communicate technical tradeoffs clearly to senior, non-technical audiences, and to state uncertainty plainly rather than hiding it.
• High tolerance for ambiguity, and the discipline to time-box work rather than let it expand.
• Willingness to hand work away once the question is answered, and to let another team own the outcome.
• Solid understanding of Agile and iterative delivery models.
• Deep alignment with and commitment to the WWT Core Values.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered., Agile Programming Methodologies, Application Integration, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Disability Accommodations, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Management, JavaScript, Leadership, Needs Assessment, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Software Engineering, Technical Recruiting, Writing Skills

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of the salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $140,400 to $210,000 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that are not included in the base pay.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

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