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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** Verisk Analytics, Inc. - **Location:** College Station, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Code Review, Databases, Data Integrity, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements), DevOps, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Multi-Agent Systems - **Published:** September 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2953246804-2 ## About the Role * 8-12+ years in software engineering or systems development * 5+ years leading complex delivery through other engineers (formal or informal leadership) * Proven track record leading engineering teams that have fully leveraged AI tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude, Kiro, etc.) as a first-class part of SDLC, with demonstrated productivity gains in code generation, code review, and testing * Hands-on experience with large, high-transaction data systems, including RDBMS-centric architectures (Oracle strongly preferred) * Proven exposure to: + Production change control + Incident response + Data integrity and operational risk * Experience operating in regulated or audit-bound environments (SOC 2-like rigor is a strong positive) Nice To Have * Insurance, fintech, or government-adjacent systems * Cloud + legacy hybrid environments * Transitioning teams through role ambiguity and operating-model change * Prior responsibility spanning engineering + DevOps + platform operations Technical Skills * Experience designing systems that fully exploit the benefits of AI, leveraging agentic workflows, AI orchestration, prompt and context engineering, RAG, and MCP * Evaluate architectural tradeoffs objectively * Ask the right technical questions of tech leads * Understand database-centric performance and scalability drivers * Participate meaningfully in risk, incident, and readiness discussions Leadership Skills * Actively hires and upskills talent to thrive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape, normalizing AI-assisted development as a baseline expectation * Creates autonomy through clarity, not control * Exercises strong judgment in delegation, intentionally deciding when to lead, when to empower, and when to step in * Is comfortable with tech leads owning design and implementation while providing constraints, risk signals, and organizational context * Can operate calmly when: + Expectations are misaligned + Authority boundaries are shifting + Organizational memory is inconsistent * Actively coach and develop senior engineers * Recognize burnout and sustainability risks early * Be able to "manage up" without becoming adversarial * Communicate candidly but with emotional intelligence Operational Excellence The candidate must excel at: * Turning ambiguity into minimal, visible operating guideposts * Maintaining forward motion when priorities compete * Balancing long-term platform health against short-term delivery pressure * Coordinating across product, DevOps, security, and compliance without creating friction ## Description Are you a technology leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, operational excellence, and AI-driven engineering? We are seeking a Senior Manager, Software Engineering to lead high-performing teams responsible for mission-critical, data-intensive platforms in a complex and highly regulated environment. In this role, you will empower engineers and technical leads to deliver scalable, resilient solutions while leveraging AI as a core component of the software development lifecycle. 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