Publicis Groupe · 2 hours ago
Manager Software Engineering
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $154K/yr
6+ years expPublicis Groupe is a global leader in communication, and they are seeking a Manager Software Engineering to lead a cross-functional team. This role involves turning generative-AI research into live demonstrations, architecting cloud-native services, and collaborating with various professionals to enhance client engagements.
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Responsibilities
Design, build and own backend services, microservices and cloud functions (AWS, Azure, Databricks) that power GenAI and data science workflows
Integrate and experiment with GenAI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, proprietary LLMs) and agent/tool frameworks; implement retrieval augmented generation and vector database pipelines where useful
Develop occasional cross platform front ends (React, Next.js, Flutter) to showcase prototypes and MVPs
Rapid prototype novel audience intelligence or ad tech concepts for new business pitches; evolve proofs of concept into scalable products
Collaborate with data scientists to operationalize predictive segmentation, targeting and measurement models
Embed observability, monitoring and automated CI/CD so experiments can harden into production quickly
Act as the technical lead within the squad: set coding standards, review PRs and mentor engineers
Translate complex AI/ML ideas into clear narratives for creative, media and C suite audiences
Contribute to hackathons, design thinking sprints and CoreAI product road mapping initiatives
Qualification
Required
6+ years professional software‑engineering experience (or 4+ years with a relevant advanced degree)
Expert‑level Python plus proficiency in at least one additional modern language (TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Go, Dart, etc.)
Hands‑on experience calling or fine‑tuning GenAI/LLM APIs (e.g., GPT‑4o, Claude, Gemini) and integrating them into user‑facing or service‑layer applications
Working knowledge of front‑end or mobile frameworks (React, Next.js, Flutter, etc.)
Prior work with AI‑agent orchestration, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, PGVector) or LangChain/LlamaIndex
Experience deploying models or apps in Databricks and using MLflow or similar MLOps tooling
Familiarity with marketing‑tech or ad‑tech domains, including identity graphs, segmentation and measurement
Thrives in fast‑moving, ambiguous environments; balances strategic vision with hands‑on execution
Benefits
Medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
Parental and family care leave
Family forming assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off
Company
Publicis Groupe
Publicis Groupe is a digital and interactive communication services provider.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.43B2025-06-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.43B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Jane Lin-Baden
Managing Partner APAC & CEO North Asia (Greater China, Japan, Korea)
Monica Gadsby
Chief Executive Officer Publicis Groupe Latin America
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