Manager of Software Engineering

🚀 Manager of Software Engineering | United States | Pax8

🌟 Shape the future of AI-driven engineering at Pax8

This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team at a pivotal moment in Pax8’s journey. As we accelerate into an AI-powered future, you won’t just manage delivery — you’ll redefine how software is built, leveraging intelligent agents, evolving engineering practices, and unlocking new levels of innovation. You’ll grow alongside cutting-edge technology, influencing how teams adopt and scale AI-first development.

🌍 Life at Pax8

At Pax8, culture is more than a buzzword — it’s how we show up for each other and our partners every day. We’re bold, collaborative, and just the right amount of unconventional. Learn more about what makes us different and why we’ve been recognized as a top workplace: explore our story at Pax8.com and see how we’re transforming the cloud marketplace for businesses worldwide.

🛠️ What you’ll do

👥 Lead, inspire, and grow a team of software engineers through coaching, mentoring, and meaningful career development 🤖 Guide your team in building with AI agents — from structuring prompts to validating outputs and making critical judgment decisions ⚙️ Design AI-enabled workflows, ensuring the right balance between autonomy and human oversight 📊 Elevate performance by introducing modern engineering metrics focused on quality, system thinking, and decision-making 🧠 Encourage scalable, reusable engineering solutions powered by AI rather than one-off builds 🚀 Drive adoption of AI tools with clear accountability for measurable impact 🔐 Establish governance standards for AI usage, including risk mitigation, data handling, and escalation practices 📅 Lead agile ceremonies enhanced by AI tools to improve planning, retrospectives, and team insights 🤝 Collaborate closely with product teams to translate vision into actionable engineering outcomes 🌱 Foster a safe, experimental culture where innovation thrives without fear of failure 🎯 Deliver AI-powered features with strong quality frameworks designed for non-deterministic systems

🌟 Your impact

You’ll shape how engineering operates in an AI-first world — influencing not only your team’s success, but the broader direction of Pax8’s technology strategy. Your leadership will empower engineers to innovate faster, deliver smarter, and create meaningful value for partners around the globe.

✅ What you’ll bring

Proven experience leading and developing high-performing software engineering teams Substantial background in software development with strong engineering fundamentals Demonstrated passion for mentoring and growing technical talent Strong understanding of modern software architecture, systems thinking, and scalable design Experience or strong interest in AI-driven development, automation, and emerging engineering practices Ability to balance innovation with governance, ensuring quality and risk management Collaborative mindset with experience partnering cross-functionally to deliver business value Curiosity, adaptability, and a forward-thinking approach to evolving technology

🔐 Trust and hiring

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.

We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritizing applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.

🌈 Inclusivity

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in United States.

💙 Salary & benefits

Target base salary: $150,000 – $175,000 , or more depending on experience

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission 401(k) plan with employer match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible, Open Vacation Paid Sick Time Off Extended Leave for Life events RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees) Career Development Programs Stock Option Eligibility Employee-led Resource Groups

💰 Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Generous paid time off and paid holidays Paid volunteer time to give back to your community Wellness programs and mental health support Flexible work environment Ongoing learning and development opportunities Employee resource groups and inclusive culture initiatives

📈 Growth & development

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organization. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

🌐 About Pax8

Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organization with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is also important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

🔎 Background checks

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

⚖️ Equal opportunities

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.

To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.

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Why Join Pax8?

Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact . It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful .

At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:

Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission

401(k) plan with employer match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance

Flexible, Open Vacation

Paid Sick Time Off

Extended Leave for Life events

RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)

Career Development Programs

Stock Option Eligibility

Employee-led Resource Groups

Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.

Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.

Equal Opportunities

Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.

Job Applicant Privacy Notice