Position : Software Engineering Manager - AI Salary: $155K - $180K/yr d.o.e. *Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. Location : Remote OK - If living within 31 miles of Santa Ana, CA or Austin, TX will need to be able to work a hybrid schedule Disclaimer: Identity Verification checks are in place throughout the Candidate journey to prevent candidate fraud. In-person Interview Required Summary : The Engineering Manager, is responsible for leading and evolving NAF’s artificial intelligence (AI)and data-driven engineering capabilities. This role is pivotal in driving the development, deployment, and optimization of NAF’s internal AI platforms, with a focus on Google AI suite (Vertex AI, Agent Space, Document Ingestion) and Databricks Genie, and Custom C# code. The ideal candidate will spend at least 50% of their time actively coding, architecting, and troubleshooting, while also mentoring engineers andcollaborating with product, data, and business stakeholders Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Architect, build, and optimize AI agents and workflows using Google Vertex AI, Agent Space, and Document Ingestion tools.• Integrate and operationalize data pipelines and AI models on Databricks and/or Snowflake, leveraging their respective AI suites for scalable, secure, and compliant solutions• Lead by example, contributing high-quality code and technical solutions (Python, SQL, REST APIs, C#, etc.).• Serve as the team’s subject matter expert on Google AI suite, including Vertex Search, Agent Space, Document Ingestion, and related GCP tools• Drive adoption of best practices for agentic AI, document intelligence, and event-driven automation across NAF’s proprietary platforms.• Design and maintain robust data connectors and ingestion pipelines between Google AI, Databricks, Snowflake, and NAF’s internal systems.• Mentor and coach on-site/offshore engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.• Collaborate with US-based product managers, architects, and business leads to align on priorities, roadmaps, and delivery timelines.• Provide production support, troubleshooting, and performance optimization for AI-powered applications and agents.• Lead code reviews, technical documentation, and knowledge sharing sessions.• Work in Agile Kanban methodology and use Azure DevOps (ADO) for tracking work. Job Competencies / Qualifications: • 8+ years in software/data engineering, with at least 2 years leading AI/ML teams.• 2+ years hands-on with Google AI suite or Microsoft AI Studio (Vertex AI, Agent Space, Azure AI Studio, Document Ingestion, GCP) in enterprise environments.• Demonstrated experience delivering AI, machine learning, or data-driven platforms in production environments.• Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization (Kubernetes, serverless), and CI/CD pipelines.• Familiarity with agentic AI architectures, document intelligence, and event-driven automation.• Understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance in financial services.• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and lead distributed engineering teams.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders.• Experience with Agile Kanban and ADO/DevOps workflows.Preferred Qualifications• Experience with NAF’s proprietary AI platforms (NAF AI Search, Doc AI, Omniflow).• Prior work in mortgage, lending, or financial services.• Exposure to Azure, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Outlook integrations.• Experience with agent development kits (ADK) and standardized AI frameworks.• Ability to design and implement no-code/low-code solutions for business workflows. Pay Transparency Disclosure If based in New American Funding’s offices, this role has the annual base salary range stated below. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process (including skills and prior relevant experience, potential impact, and scope of role), market demands, and specific work location. The listed range is a guideline, and the range for this role may be modified. For roles that are available to be filled remotely, the pay range is localized according to employee work location by a factor of between 80% and 100% of range. Please discuss your specific work location with your recruiter for more information. New American Funding offers competitive package of additional benefits, including health, dental & vision, retirement with company contribution, parental leave , mental health & wellness benefits, and generous PTO. New American Funding also offers sales incentive pay for most sales roles and an annual bonus plan for eligible non-sales roles. New American Funding’s compensation and benefits are subject to change and may be modified in the future. Work Authorization : Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S. Other Duties : This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization. Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. [EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.] #LI-JD2 #LI-REMOTE