Software Development Manager, AI

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Toronto / $180000 - $220000 annum

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Salary
SALARY:

$180000 - $220000

Location

LOCATION

Toronto

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Software Development Manager - AI

AI / Product Engineering

Hybrid - Toronto, ON

$180,000 - $220,000 Base + Bonus

The Company

We're partnered with a global leader in legal technology that's transforming how professionals access and apply legal insights. Through cutting-edge AI and data-driven solutions, the organization helps streamline complex workflows and deliver actionable intelligence across the legal ecosystem.

Their dedicated innovation lab operates like a startup within the company, focusing on applied machine learning and generative AI to reimagine search, discovery, and knowledge management for legal practitioners.

The Role

They're seeking a Software Development Manager to lead engineering efforts for a flagship AI-powered legal research platform. You'll guide a cross-functional team building enterprise-scale applications that blend robust backend systems with modern, intuitive UIs.

This is a hybrid role (2-3 days per week onsite in Minneapolis) ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of hands-on technical direction, team development, and product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of 4-8 engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence
  • Oversee the design and implementation of scalable UI and backend systems using modern frameworks
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering leadership to define vision and technical strategy
  • Drive execution from concept through deployment, ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Mentor engineers, establish best practices, and support ongoing career development
  • Leverage metrics and data insights to track progress and impact
  • Contribute to architecture decisions and DevOps best practices

What You'll Bring

  • 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, including ~3 years leading teams (open to Tech Leads with people management exposure)
  • Proven background building scalable, enterprise-grade applications
  • Backend proficiency in Python (Django, Flask, or FastAPI)
  • Frontend experience with React, Angular, TypeScript, and Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, data pipelines, and MLOps
  • Cloud expertise in AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code)
  • Exposure to AI and GenAI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, RAG, prompt engineering)
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (Master's preferred)

The Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible PTO and strong work-life balance

Keywords: Software Development, Engineering Management, Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, React, Angular, Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, AWS, Cloud Infrastructure, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps, Data Engineering, AI, Generative AI, LegalTech, Enterprise Software

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