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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Software Engineering - **Company:** Cox Automotive - **Location:** Fairburn, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,500.0 - $247,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computing Platforms, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Enterprise Software Applications, System Availability, Large Language Models, Information Technology - **Published:** September 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-manager-software-engineering-fairburn-ga--f3775c26-3108-44cb-8c1f-19dbc1f9c577 ## About the Role * 6+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or technical program management, including 2+ years directly managing engineering teams. * Strong background in software engineering and platform technologies, with demonstrated experience building or scaling internal developer platforms. * Hands-on familiarity with AI-enabled development practices - e.g., AI coding assistants, agentic development tools, or AI-driven platform/workflow automation - and a point of view on how to bring them safely and effectively into an engineering organization. * Track record of translating ambiguous business and technology needs into a clear strategic roadmap. * Excellent stakeholder management skills - able to work effectively across technology, product, and engineering leadership. * Experience leading distributed teams that include both full-time employees and contractors. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and 8 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 6 years' experience; a Ph.D. and 3 years' experience in a related field; or 20 years' experience in a related field. Preferred: * Experience in a large, matrixed enterprise organization with multiple internal stakeholder groups. * Direct experience evaluating, piloting, or rolling out AI application enablement tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, LLM-powered internal tools, MCP/agent integrations) at scale. * Familiarity with developer experience (DevEx) metrics and platform reliability/operational practices (SRE, observability, CI/CD). * Background in change management or driving adoption of new engineering tools and practices across a large developer base., Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Business Operations, Change Management, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering Management, Enterprise Applications, Leadership, MCP - Microsoft Certified Professional, Machine Tool, Matrix Management, Mentoring, Metrics, People Management, Product Engineering, Product/Service Launch, Programming Tools, Progress Reports, Project/Program Management, Software Administration, Software Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership ## Description This leader will ensure continuity of strategy and execution while continuing to evolve Engineering Enablement capabilities that serve teams across the enterprise. You'll lead a distributed team of engineers and contractors while shaping the roadmap for the platforms, tools, and AI-powered workflows that make engineering teams across the company faster, more consistent, and more effective. The ideal candidate combines strong platform engineering judgment with hands-on familiarity with AI-assisted development tools and workflows, and is energized by scaling capabilities that multiply the effectiveness of every engineering team that depends on them. What You'll Do: * Lead cross-functional engineering teams responsible for Engineering Enablement platforms and services. * Drive strategic vision and execution of engineering enablement initiatives supporting enterprise software delivery. * Oversee the integration and adoption of AI-powered capabilities, tools, and workflows across engineering teams - including AI-assisted coding, agentic development tools, and AI-driven platform services. * Ensure platform scalability, reliability, and operational excellence, and alignment with enterprise standards, including for AI-enabled tooling and integrations. * Collaborate with technology, product, and engineering leaders to improve developer experience and accelerate delivery outcomes. * Develop and mentor engineering talent, leading a distributed organization of full-time employees and contractors. * Shape the future of engineering leadership and software delivery practices in an increasingly AI-driven environment, staying ahead of emerging AI tooling and helping the organization adopt it responsibly. * Define and track success metrics for platform adoption, developer productivity, and AI tooling impact, and report progress to leadership. * Champion best practices and enablement content - documentation, training, and internal advocacy - to drive adoption of both core platform capabilities and AI-enabled workflows., * Continuity and evolution of Engineering Enablement's strategy, with a clear roadmap that incorporates AI-powered capabilities alongside core platform priorities. * Measurable increase in adoption of AI-enabled development tools and workflows across engineering teams, with clear guardrails and enterprise standards in place. * Platform reliability, scalability, and operational excellence sustained or improved through the transition. * A well-mentored, engaged distributed team (FTE + contractors) with clear growth plans. * Strong, trusted relationships with technology, product, and engineering leadership. ## Related Videos - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [AI Won't Fix Your Engineering Culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100266-ai-won-t-fix-your-engineering-culture) - [Modern Web Development with Nuxt3](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/294-modern-web-development-with-nuxt3) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Exploring AI: Opportunities and Risks in Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1267-exploring-ai-opportunities-and-risks-in-development) - [Coffee with Developers - Andrew Taylor - CODE100 Manchester](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/888-coffee-with-developers-andrew-taylor-code100-manchester) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Transforming Software Development: The Role of AI and Developer Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/527-transforming-software-development-the-role-of-ai-and-developer-tools)