Manager, Software Engineering

Manager, Software Engineering

Do work that matters. At AlertMedia, everything we do supports our mission: To save lives and minimize loss by identifying active threats globally and facilitating the timely communications when an emergency threatens personal safety and business continuity.

Our core values drive us in our important mission of keeping people safe & informed:

• We're humans not robots
• Customers always come first
• We work better together
• Simplicity is our strength
• Our reputation is priceless
• Hard work pays off

AlertMedia is looking for a Manager, Software Engineering, to lead our Intelligence Center development team. This role requires a combination of people leadership, technical expertise, and cross-functional execution. The ideal candidate has experience leading engineers across a range of disciplines, can bring clarity to multiple concurrent workstreams, and is comfortable supporting both customer-facing application development and backend/platform systems. Strong technical abilities are vital for success, and you must have a passion for innovative software development with a willingness to roll up your sleeves to collaborate with other Engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

You thrive in a collaborative engineering environment that plays to everyone's strengths with a willingness to work across the entire stack. You have a strong technical background, with hands-on experience in software development and a deep understanding of API integrations and cloud services. You lead by example in adopting and operationalizing AI tools—both within the product and across the development lifecycle. Ideally, you have Python and AWS experience, but more importantly, you care about the quality of your work, the impactful product you help build, and the team you help build it with.

What you will do:

• Oversee the design, development, deployment, and ongoing operation of intelligence-focused products, including the AI/ML models, pipelines, and platform capabilities that power them
• Manage the professional development and technical direction for a team of engineers
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, customer support, and the operational teams who rely on these products in their daily work
• Engage in active coding and technical problem-solving in Python, Django, Next.js, React, Node and other web technologies to ensure high-quality integrations
• Drive the proactive adoption of AI tools in both the product and the development lifecycle
• Work in an Agile based environment using tools like Git, JIRA, Jenkins, and Slack
• Use strong verbal and written communication skills in collaboration with other teams across the organization
• Contribute to AlertMedia's culture, values and vision for the future

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field preferred
• Experience leading and managing a team of engineers
• 5+ years of experience building scalable applications with modern frameworks, such as React, Django, and Node, including experience with third-party integrations
• Experience with Amazon AWS
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage working on multiple projects in parallel
• Proficiency leveraging AI tools for product development
• The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced challenging environment
• Strong English language skills and proficiency with both oral and written is required

Location: This is a remote position based in Mexico. Must have permanent residency in Mexico

Sponsorship: AlertMedia does not sponsor

Why you'll love working at AlertMedia:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Company Bonus
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Parental Leave Program
• Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo)
• Generous Vacation and Holiday Policy
• Monthly Work-from-Home Stipend
• All Necessary Equipment Provided: Laptop, monitor and accessories
• Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate wins big and small
• Language Immersion Program with employees spread out across the globe (English, Spanish, etc...depending on your interest)
• Continuous Learning & Growth: From mentorship and tech talks to personalized 1:1 career development sessions, we're deeply committed to investing in your professional journey
• Award Winning Culture: We're passionate about the meaningful work we do—and even more grateful for the incredible people we get to do it with!

About AlertMedia:

AlertMedia helps organizations protect their people and businesses through all phases of an emergency. Our award-winning threat intelligence, emergency communication, and travel risk management solutions help companies of all sizes identify, respond to, and recover from critical events faster and more confidently. AlertMedia supports essential communication for thousands of leading businesses—including JetBlue, Coca-Cola Bottling, and Walmart—in more than 150 countries.

We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.