Senior Software Engineering Manager, Conversational AI

CVS Health

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Wellesley, MAHartford, CT
Salary
$130,295–$284,280 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
9 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Jan 1, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $154,102–$217,868 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $207k versus about $186k for comparable roles.

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About CVS Health

CVS Health is a leading American healthcare company operating retail pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, and a health insurance segment through Aetna, one of the nation''s largest health insurers. Industry: Healthcare & Pharmacy

CVS Health currently has 99 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,605–$260,590 across 97 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Software Engineering Manager, Conversational AI

JOB TITLE: Senior Software Engineering Manager Conversational AI The Senior Software Engineering Manager Conversational AI leads multiple engineering teams to build and deliver high-quality software solutions, specifically focusing on voice and chat bots. This role involves overseeing the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment, while ensuring adherence to agile methodologies and secure coding practices. You will mentor engineers, conduct code and design reviews, and partner with leadership to define long-range technical solutions. The position requires expertise in cloud environments, APIs, microservices, and modern languages including Typescript, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, and SQL. You will utilize AI development tools and Large Language Models to solve complex conversational AI problems, ensuring scalable architecture and technical excellence across all integrated software products and business objectives.

What does a Software Engineering Manager earn?

Median $216300 from 127 postings across 38 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Lead two or more software engineering teams by providing mentorship and fostering professional growth.
  • Oversee the full software development lifecycle including requirements engineering, system design, testing, and deployment.
  • Partner with leadership and business partners to define long and short-range technical solutions.
  • Participate in Agile Scrum activities such as sprint planning, refinements, and daily retrospectives.
  • Conduct code and design reviews to ensure adherence to software engineering best practices and secure coding.
  • Build high-performing teams by hiring top talent and conducting technical performance evaluations.
  • Contribute to solution design and architecture in collaboration with product teams and architects.
  • Influence the use of AI development tools and conversational AI for voice and chat bots.

What we're looking for

  • Must be local to the Hartford/Wellesley location.
  • 5+ years of experience managing engineers.
  • 10+ years of experience designing and building software engineering solutions in cloud environments.
  • 10+ years of experience in modern languages such as Typescript, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, or SQL.
  • 10+ years of experience with APIs, microservices, and modern software patterns.
  • 5+ years of experience soliciting complex requirements and managing relationships with key stakeholders.
  • 5+ years of experience independently managing deliverables.
  • Experience with AI developmental tools (preferred); experience with LLMs and conversational AI (preferred).

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