Software Engineering Manager, Autonomous in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineering Manager, Autonomous in Canada.

In this role, you will lead a high-performing engineering team focused on building next-generation AI agent systems that automate complex workflows in healthcare. You will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of a platform that brings agentic automation into production at scale, with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and user impact. Acting as a bridge between product vision and engineering execution, you will guide architectural decisions while ensuring rapid and high-quality delivery. You will mentor and grow engineers across different seniority levels, fostering a strong culture of ownership and technical excellence. This position combines hands-on technical leadership with people management in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You will collaborate closely with product and design teams to build intuitive yet powerful AI-driven automation tools. The environment is highly innovative, mission-driven, and centered on solving real-world problems in a complex industry.

• Lead the technical roadmap for the Autonomous team, translating complex system architecture into clear product and engineering strategies
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of engineers, supporting career development and fostering high performance
• Partner with Product and Design teams to build intuitive, scalable AI agent development tools
• Ensure rapid, high-quality delivery of features while maintaining strong system reliability and technical standards
• Remove technical and organizational blockers to enable high team autonomy and efficient execution
• Drive engineering best practices across architecture, scalability, and system design for AI-powered products
• Promote a culture of execution excellence, encouraging frequent shipping and continuous improvement

• Proven experience leading and scaling engineering teams in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Strong technical background with the ability to evaluate system architecture and make informed trade-offs
• Experience balancing long-term engineering scalability with short-term product delivery needs
• Strong leadership skills with a servant-leadership mindset focused on team and individual growth
• High degree of autonomy and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Solid understanding of how technical decisions impact business outcomes and customer value
• Experience in software engineering, backend systems, or AI-driven product development

• Opportunity to lead cutting-edge AI agent development in a high-growth startup environment
• Strong engineering culture focused on ownership, impact, and rapid iteration
• Direct influence on product strategy and technical direction
• Collaborative environment working closely with product and design leadership
• Exposure to advanced AI systems and real-world production-scale automation
• Fast-paced, mission-driven workplace solving high-impact healthcare challenges
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a well-funded company
• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration in Toronto