Senior manager - agent engineering

Location: Alpharetta, Atlanta

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Senior Manager – AI Agent Engineering

The opportunity

We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Manager to lead the design and development of AI agents, microservices, and enterprise integrations. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys mentoring technical talent, and is passionate about delivering scalable AI solutions that drive business impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of AI agents, microservices, and enterprise integrations.
• Serve as a hands-on developer while guiding 1–2 Managers.
• Partner with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize high-value agent use cases.
• Establish reusable frameworks and best practices across AI engineering projects.
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in AI technologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Embrace emerging technologies and digital tools to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and improve service delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptability in a hybrid work environment.
• Lead with insight and analytical rigor.
• Apply complex problem-solving and critical thinking to evaluate data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies that drive measurable outcomes.
  
  

To qualify you must have

• 8–12+ years of experience in software engineering or applied AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Java for microservices.
• Experience with orchestration tools such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, event-driven systems, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
  
  

Ideally, you'll also have

• Exposure to enterprise SaaS integrations.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and scalable infrastructure.
  
  

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $144,000 to $329,100. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $172,800 to $374,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  
  

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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