Manager, Software Engineering - AI Enablement

As passionate about our people as we are about our mission.
Why Join Q2
Q2 is a leading provider of digital banking and lending solutions to banks, credit unions, alternative finance companies, and fintechs in the U.S. and internationally. Our mission is simple: build strong and diverse communities through innovative financial technology—and we do that by empowering our people to help create success for our customers.
What Makes Q2 Special
Being as passionate about our people as we are about our mission. We celebrate our employees in many ways, including our Circle of Awesomeness award ceremony and day of employee celebration among others! We invest in the growth and development of our team members through ongoing learning opportunities, mentorship programs, internal mobility, and meaningful leadership relationships. We also know that nothing builds trust and collaboration like having fun. We hold an annual Dodgeball for Charity event at our Q2 Stadium in Austin, inviting other local companies to play, and community organizations we support to raise money and awareness together.
We are seeking a high-performing Lead Engineer who has managed teams or an experienced Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives across AI Enablement, Forward Development, and core Software Development.
This role is responsible for driving large-scale engineering transformation programs, modernizing platforms, and building forward-looking capabilities that improve system scalability, reliability, and developer productivity. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional influence, and the ability to operate effectively across global engineering teams.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role balancing architecture, execution, and people leadership.
Focus Areas: AI Enablement, Forward Development, Software Development
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership & Execution

• Lead engineering teams delivering AI-enabled platforms, forward development initiatives, and core software systems.
• Drive large-scale transformation programs, including platform modernization, refactoring initiatives, and migration efforts.
• Own the design and delivery of shared tooling, frameworks, and developer productivity platforms.
• Provide architectural guidance across backend services, APIs, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
• Lead forward development efforts, including re-engineering existing solutions, building new capabilities, proof-of-concepts, and next-generation platform solutions.
• Leverage product and platform consumption data to understand how features and tools are used, and use insights to guide design, prioritization, and improvement.
  

Cross-Functional & Stakeholder Leadership

• Partner with Product, Platform, Cloud, and DevEx teams to deliver cross-company initiatives.
• Work effectively across global, distributed engineering teams and multi-geo delivery models.
• Manage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear technical direction, progress visibility, and risk management.
• Translate business and platform strategy into executable engineering roadmaps.
  

People Leadership

• Manage, mentor, and grow senior engineers and technical leads.
• Support Lead Engineers transitioning into people or platform leadership roles.
• Foster a culture of engineering excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Mentor engineers through coaching, 1:1s, and career planning
• Collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering teams
• Drive code reviews, architecture planning, and system monitoring
• Manage Agile ceremonies including planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement
• Support hiring and onboarding of new engineers.
  

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, platform engineering, or backend systems.
• 6+ years of related experience; 4+ years with advanced degree is acceptable.
• Minimum 2 years of managing and developing employees Working as a Lead Engineer or Engineering Manager with people management responsibility.
• Proven experience running large-scale engineering transformation programs, including refactoring or platform modernization.

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• Hands-on experience building or leading AI-enabled systems, automation, or platform capabilities.
• Strong backend development experience using Java, Go, Python, Node.js, or similar languages.
• Solid foundation in system design, distributed systems, and API design.
• Practical experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working with global, distributed engineering teams.
• Strong communication skills and proven ability to manage senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing usage or consumption data to evaluate adoption and effectiveness of product features or internal tools.
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with LLM-based systems, AI agents, or AI platform enablement.
• Experience building internal tooling, shared platforms, or developer enablement solutions.
• Exposure to cloud migrations or large-scale system refactoring programs.
  

This position requires fluent written and oral communication in English.
Health & Wellness

• Hybrid Work Opportunities
• Flexible Time Off
• Career Development & Mentoring Programs
• Health & Wellness Benefits, including competitive health insurance offerings and generous paid parental leave for eligible new parents
• Community Volunteering & Company Philanthropy Programs
• Employee Peer Recognition Programs – You Earned it
  

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Our Culture & Commitment
Were proud to foster a supportive, inclusive environment where career growth, collaboration, and wellness are prioritized. And our benefits go beyond healthcare—offering resources for physical, mental, and professional well-being. Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer. Q2 employees are encouraged to give back through volunteer work and nonprofit support through our Spark Program (see more). We believe in making an impact—in the industry and in the community.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.