Senior Manager – AI

LeoLabs

Senior Manager of AI tasked with leading a new team at LeoLabs. Engaging in critical work that protects space assets through advanced AI development.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudSpark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage our new AI team of approximately 5 engineers
Lead a cross-functional team of AI/ML Engineers, Data Engineers, and Software Engineers
Ensure AI/ML algorithms meet performance requirements
Ensure data lake meets internal and external needs
Drive excellence in agentic AI within the organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance
S., M.S in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or equivalent experience
Proven experience (7+ years) as a Software Engineering Manager or AI Manager in a fast-paced software development environment
Hands-on, up-to-date experience with agentic AI technology.
Extensive experience in building, rolling out, and maintaining cloud-based software services
Experience deploying software services to US High Side networks
Strong knowledge of software development and testing methodologies, best practices, and industry standards
Experience working with large-scale distributed data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Spark)
Solid understanding of Agile and DevOps principles
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage, lead, and mentor a team effectively
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
Ability to work on-call outside of normal business hours during critical escalations
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. personnel security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact
Unlimited paid time off for most roles
Competitive salary and equity packages
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation

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Hard Skills & Tools

AI algorithmsML algorithmscloud-based software servicesagentic AI technologysoftware development methodologiestesting methodologieslarge-scale distributed data platformsDatabricksSparkAgile

Soft Skills

problem-solvingteam managementleadershipmentoringcommunicationinterpersonal skillscollaboration

Certifications

M.S in Computer ScienceM.S in Software EngineeringM.S in Artificial Intelligence