Curriculum Associates
Education Technology
Manager,AISoftwareEngineering
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“Manager, AI Software Engineering at Curriculum Associates. Skills: AI/ML, Software Engineering Management, Production AI Systems. Lead, mentor, and grow AI/ML engineers and data scientists. Lead AI initiatives to deliver intelligent learning experiences”
What You'll Achieve.
bringing new AI-powered capabilities to market; enhancing existing products; delivery of features; timely delivery of features; scale AI systems for performance; scale AI systems for reliability; scale AI systems for responsible use; addressing business needs; drive efficiency; continuous delivery
Industry & Context.
provide solutions to technical challenges
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
technical background in AI/ML, data science, or applied machine learning, experience with modern ML frameworks and pipelines, Experience building, deploying, and maintaining production AI systems at scale, Familiarity with cloud platforms, Familiarity with MLOps practices, Familiarity with responsible AI, Familiarity with data governance, Familiarity with model evaluation best practices, Proven ability to coach and mentor AI practitioners at different levels of experience, communication and interpersonal skills, Experience managing projects using Agile methodologies, Ability to work with outside vendor partners, Ability to build technical documentation
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience), 8–10+ years of experience in AI/ML or data-focused roles, 3–4+ years of experience managing or leading teams, Experience with LLMs, Experience with NLP, Experience with generative AI systems, Experience working with large-scale data platforms, Experience working with SaaS products, Familiarity with education technology
What You'll Do.
and grow AI/ML engineers and data scientists
Lead AI initiatives to deliver intelligent learning experiences
Collaborate with stakeholders to define AI roadmaps
Prioritize model functionality
Drive best practices in AI development
Develop and execute plans to scale AI systems
Ensure alignment of team goals with organizational objectives
Identify and mitigate risks related to model performance
Act as a technical leader
and implement AI frameworks
Focus the team on success
Streamline AI development and MLOps processes
Propose staffing plans
and communicate AI production issues
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with UX; Collaborate with research; Collaborate with engineering stakeholders; Collaborate with product; Collaborate with vendor teams; Build relationships with peers and partners
Communication Scope
communication skills; interpersonal skills; align technical execution with business priorities; align technical execution with educational priorities
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies, Project management
Full Job Description
At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day. Are you an experienced AI leader with a passion for building intelligent, impactful education solutions? Curriculum Associates is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled SW Engineering Manager- AI to lead and grow our AI/ML teams. In this role, you will manage talented AI engineers and data scientists, guiding them in building reliable, scalable, and high-quality AI systems that empower educators and students nationwide. The SW Engineering Manager AI is responsible for bringing new AI-powered capabilities to market and enhancing existing products by setting technical direction, coordinating risk and priorities across teams and vendors, shaping AI architecture and model strategy, managing people, and collaborating closely with product and research partners on delivery. Responsibilities * Lead, mentor, and grow a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. * Lead AI initiatives, in partnership with Product and vendor teams, to deliver intelligent learning experiences across CA products. * Collaborate with product managers, UX, research, and engineering stakeholders to define AI roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of features. * Partner with Product to prioritize model functionality, technical debt, experimentation, and production issues across sprints in an agile environment. *
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