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Manager of AI Platform Software Engineering

CSS Tec
St Louis, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
Job Title: Manager of AI Platform Software Engineering

Job Overview:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Manager of AI Platform Software Engineering to join our client to drive the design, evolution, and hands-on development of a next?generation AI platform. In this role, you will guide the architectural direction, oversee end?to?end delivery of platform capabilities, and contribute directly to complex AI system development. You will ensure scalable, secure, and cost?efficient solutions that support advanced document processing, retrieval workflows, and agentic automation. This position also plays a key part in shaping the roadmap, mentoring a small engineering team, and collaborating closely with external AI partners.

Compensation:

$180,000–$225,000 annual salary bonus

Work Schedule:

Flexible hours

Key Responsibilities of the Manager of AI Platform Software Engineering:

  • Lead the architecture and delivery of AI platform components, ensuring scalable AWS?native patterns for deployment, runtime, and security.
  • Oversee the creation and enhancement of Python-based services supporting document intelligence, retrieval systems, and agentic workflows.
  • Guide the development of document processing pipelines utilizing AWS tools such as Textract, Bedrock, and related vision/LLM services.
  • Direct the implementation of retrieval solutions including Bedrock Knowledge Bases, vector storage, and optimized data pipelines.
  • Manage the platform roadmap, prioritize backlogs, and mentor engineering team members while collaborating with AI consulting partners.

Qualifications and Skills for the Manager of AI Platform Software Engineering:

  • Extensive experience (8–12 years, or 6–7 years exceptional) in backend or platform engineering with strong production-grade Python skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with AWS AI technologies, particularly Bedrock, RAG patterns, vector storage, and agent orchestration frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to architect and deploy cost?aware, secure, and scalable AI solutions in cloud environments.
  • Background in leading or mentoring engineering talent, with the ability to influence without direct management authority.
  • Strong communication, ownership mindset, and passion for building modern AI?driven systems.

Why Join Us?

This opportunity offers the chance to shape a cutting?edge AI foundation that will power high?impact automation and intelligence across the organization. You’ll work with modern technologies, collaborate with expert partners, and play a key role in a growing engineering ecosystem. It’s an ideal role for leaders who enjoy blending hands?on development with architectural strategy.

About Us:

Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.

Salary : $180,000 - $225,000

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