Software Engineering Manager - AI Ops (Teradyne, North Reading)

We are the global test and automation specialists, powering next-generation technologies through sophisticated solutions. Behind every electronic device you use, Teradyne's test technology ensures your device works right the first time, every time! Our portfolio of automation solutions help manufacturers to develop and deliver products quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Together, Teradyne companies deliver manufacturing automation across industries and applications around the world!We attract, develop, and retain a high-performance workforce, comprised of people with diverse backgrounds and a shared drive for excellence. We strive to foster a positive and inclusive work environment that helps employees, and communities, thrive.Our PurposeTeradyne's Compute Test Division is transforming how engineers design, build, and ship ATE products: moving to an AI-native workflow spanning the full product development lifecycle. This is a platform that combines persistent system knowledge with agentic capabilities, enabling effective collaboration with AI, while maintaining a human in the loop.Opportunity OverviewWe're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to spearhead the team building this platform. You'll own the roadmap for the platform's services — the knowledge system, the agent/skill library, and the AI Ops function that productizes, monitors and maintains AI capabilities across the team — while building and growing the engineering team responsible for delivering it. You'll work at the intersection of platform engineering, applied AI infrastructure, and developer experience, partnering closely with teams across CTD engineering to turn a vision into working, adopted capability.Collaborate with engineering teams to design, refine and prioritize delivery of AI platform capabilities aligned with their needsHelp drive effective AI adoption across the organizationOwn or partner closely on the AI Ops function including developing AI arfifact evaluation infrastructure, AI health and adoption metrics and dashboardsManage the lifecycle of AI artifacts (skills, instructions, agents, MCP-style integrations) as organizational assets — creation, maintenance, quality tracking, and degradation/improvement measurement, including model evaluation and selection as the landscape evolves.Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of platform/AI engineers. Drive development, deployment and support of our AI platform roadmap across engineeringStay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI/agentic landscape and continuously evaluate what should be adopted into the platform.Help evolve measurement of platform impact on engineering metrics and product outcomes.All About YouWe seek individuals who share our passion and motivation. Minimum criteria for the position:7+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years of direct management, project, and technical leadership experience.Demonstrated experience building or operating AI/ML and DevOps platform infrastructure: knowledge/retrieval systems (RAG, vector search), agent orchestration, LLM tool-use/MCP-style integration patterns, or developer-platform tooling.Track record of taking a platform from pilot/proof-of-concept to scaled, adopted production use across multiple teams.Strong technical judgment on build-vs-buy and cloud AI infrastructureProven ability to inspire, mentor, and develop engineersStrong cross-functional collaboration skills: able to work with architects, product development teams, and governance stakeholders to drive alignment.Excellent communication skills — able to translate platform architecture and AI capability trade-offs for both engineers and executive stakeholders.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field requiredWe are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Compensation:The base salary range for this role is $165,700 - $265,200. This range is a good faith estimate, and the amount of base salary will correspond with experience and skill set. This range can also fluctuate depending on demand and location.Incentive Plan: This job is eligible for discretionary bonus(es) based on financial performance. Benefits:Teradyne offers a variety of robust health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more. Please click here to see details. #LI-KD1