H-E-B ยท 4 weeks ago
Software Engineering Manager - AI Platform
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expH-E-B is investing heavily in enhancing their customers' digital experience through innovative digital technology solutions. The Software Engineering Manager will lead engineering teams, mentor individual contributors, and ensure high-quality technology delivery while aligning with business objectives.
Retail
Responsibilities
Manages activities of two or more sections or departments
Exercises supervision in terms of costs, methods, and staffing
Leads team / department and undertakes coaching and mentoring responsibilities
A portion of time may be spent performing individual tasks related to the department / team or function
Works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of organizational objectives
Implements strategic policies when selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
Assures adherence to budgets and establishes schedules, work plans, and performance requirements
Looks beyond existing methodologies to resolve complex issues often cross-functional in nature or with significant impact to the business
Interacts daily with direct reports, peer leaders, and senior leaders effectively communicating and presenting results and recommendations within their department
Directly supports individual contributors
Coaches / mentors in engineering techniques, processes, and new technologies; enable others to succeed; empowers team members to be autonomous, fast, and effective
Manages team's HR responsibilities (e.g., pay planning, promotions, expenses, leave)
Leads large team initiatives including technical design / delivery of complex features across multiple systems as H-E-B improves customer and Partner user experiences
Develops technical roadmaps / leads engineers across one or more squads to deliver initiatives; ensures technical roadmap aligns with business opportunities
Recommends improvements to overall application system design, architecture, security, scalability, reliability, and performance on their assigned systems / applications
Proposes paths forward to drive outcomes
Recommends changes to processes and tools at group / department level based on industry standards, patterns, and practices
Assists diagnosis / troubleshoots extremely complex issues
Creates documentation and training related to technology stacks and standards
Provides guidance on code reviews or pull requests
Interviews and hires Software Engineering Talent and supports the onboarding to their respective organization
Builds talent through career coaching, development and problem solving or helping remove roadblocks
Qualification
Required
Bachelor / Masters' degree in a relevant field of education and / or work experience leading successful projects and coaching / mentoring others in functional area
Completion of H-E-B Leadership programs where applicable (i.e. SORL)
5+ years of experience
Experience managing projects, processes, or people
Experience leading a team that provides operational support for the solutions they develop
5+ years of experience; experience managing people, processes, or projects
Broad knowledge of the field with proven leadership skills
Expert knowledge of system architecture, design patterns, and multiple technologies, including technology used at H-E-B
Expert understanding of development methodologies and processes
Understanding of cross-tech stacks and scalability and reliability implications
Skills in multiple programming languages, technologies, and frameworks
Technical skills / competency equivalent to expectations of a Senior Engineer
Ability to learn new technology, processes, and business, and quickly on-board projects in minimal time
Ability to approach problem-solving holistically and consider solutions through a combination of technology and process
Ability to coordinate work for a group of engineers on major initiatives
Preferred
Experience with Generative and Agentic AI technologies is a plus (e.g. MCP, LangGraph, LangChain, A2A)
Benefits
Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company
Company
H-E-B
H-E-B is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas with approximately $46 billion in revenue and 160,000+ Partners.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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