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We grew from a modest small business in 1976 to be the premiere provider of entertainment technology and solutions, staying true to our mission of modernizing content production and leading the digital transformation within the industry. Our cloud-based solutions and industry expertise help streamline the entire production lifecycle and have revolutionized how content is made. We now have a global workforce across a host of storied brands, spanning all areas of produced and live entertainment, from film, television, streaming, to advertising, live events, and short-form.

Sr. Manager, Software Engineering
Regular Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager of Software Engineering to lead our team focused on document management systems and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies. You will oversee the development and integration of cutting-edge OCR solutions, document processing workflows, and data extraction technologies to streamline and automate document-heavy business processes

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, UI/UX, and operations, while fostering innovation and technical excellence within your team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in software engineering, experience with document management systems, and a strong understanding of OCR, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.

Core Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of software engineers, ensuring high performance and continuous skill development.
Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on problem-solving and accountability.
Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of document management and OCR-based solutions.
Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements, set priorities, and deliver solutions on time.
Oversee the technical implementation of OCR/AI-based features and ensure system scalability, reliability, and security.
Provide technical direction and architectural oversight for document management systems, OCR platforms, and data extraction technologies.
Evaluate and implement the latest OCR technologies, including cloud-based services like AWS Textract and Azure Form Recognizer.
Design and develop APIs, microservices, and integrations that support document workflows and ensure smooth interoperability with existing systems.
Drive innovation by exploring and integrating advanced AI/ML techniques for improving OCR accuracy, document classification, and data extraction automation.
Identify opportunities for automating document processing workflows to reduce manual intervention.
Implement best practices in software development, including continuous integration, automated testing, and code reviews.
Optimize performance and scalability of existing document management and OCR systems.
Partner with product teams, designers, and other stakeholders to define the roadmap and feature sets.
Communicate project updates, technical challenges, and architectural decisions to senior management and other relevant teams.
Collaborate with external vendors and partners to ensure smooth implementation of third-party OCR solutions.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of software development experience with at least 2-3 years in a leadership/managerial role.
Strong background in document management systems, OCR technologies, and data extraction processes.
Hands-on experience with OCR platforms such as AWS Textract, Microsoft Azure Form Recognizer, or other AI/ML-driven OCR solutions.
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering large-scale software solutions.
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools (JIRA).
Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#, javascript
Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and developing cloud-native applications.
Strong understanding of machine learning (ML) models and their applications in OCR and data extraction.
Experience with APIs, microservices, and modern software architecture patterns.
Solid experience in event driven design paradigm using applications (Kafka, SQS, SNS etc.)
Proficient in designing, building, and deploying microservices-based applications.

Special Work Conditions

Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull.

Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for candidates in other locations may differ based on the cost of labor in that location.

The compensation range for this position is:

$150,000—$170,000 USD

Benefits

Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Note: Cast & Crew benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Due to the high volume of applicants, it is likely that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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