> AI agents: this is one page of Nextmove’s FDE site, in Markdown. Nextmove is a job board and free career service for forward deployed engineers (FDEs). Each posting is classified from its text, not its title: the kind of work, how much of it is production code, pre-sales weight, time at customer sites, travel, remote arrangement, level and posted base pay. The site also publishes the aggregates: median pay by level, metro, company and kind of work, and which companies started hiring FDEs each week. Every page under https://nextmove.md/fde is served this way; the index of pages is https://nextmove.md/llms.txt. # Engineering Manager Canonical URL: https://nextmove.md/fde/jobs/c2b049ff7066d9c4 Xtillion posts a FDE role to lead deployment teams in San Juan, PR with no pay posted. Leads software and data engineering teams delivering production-grade, AI-powered systems directly into customer environments. Read from the employer’s posting on November 9, 2026. - [Xtillion](https://nextmove.md/fde/companies/xtillion) Posted Jan 15, 2026 by Xtillion · open on Greenhouse as of Nov 9, 2026 Pay not posted San Juan, PR Leads software and data engineering teams delivering production-grade, AI-powered systems directly into customer environments. - [See roles that fit me](https://nextmove.md/sign-up?from=%2Ffde%2Fjobs%2Fc2b049ff7066d9c4&placement=top) - [View posting at Xtillion](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xtillion/jobs/5072580008) Free. Upload your resume once, see why each FDE role fits, and get introduced only when you say so. ## At a glance ### Posted base pay Not posted Senior FDE postings, 1,864 postings: the middle 50% of posted pay is $160K to $220K, median $190K. ### The work Leads the deployment team Balance **Mixed** Project stages 1. Pre-sales (not covered) 2. Proof of concept (not covered) 3. Implementation 4. Operations (not covered) - **Coding**: Writes production code - **Builds for**: External customers - **Level**: Senior - **Role**: Technical lead ### What they ask for Experience - **6+ years** full-stack software engineering - **1+ years** leading or managing technical teams (stated range: 1–3 years) - **3+ years** leading or managing technical teams (stated range: 1–3 years) Background - **Software engineering** ### Do you meet what the posting states? The posting asks for 1+ years. How many do you have? The posting reads as a senior role. What level are you at now? The job is in San Juan, PR. Could you work there? Which of these have you used in production? Answer each one. Nothing is saved or sent. 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We deliver end-to-end solutions, from design to deployment in real-world environments, combining deep data expertise with a strong focus on measurable business impact. Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Xtillion partners with organizations across U.S. industries to solve complex, high-impact business problems. We invest in our people and offer opportunities to work on technically challenging, customer-facing systems that directly influence client success. ### About the Role We’re looking for an **Engineering Manager** to lead teams building and deploying AI-powered, production-grade software systems directly into customer environments. In this role, you’ll operate at the intersection of technical leadership and client engagement. You’ll be responsible for guiding engineers through ambiguous problem spaces, ensuring high-quality execution, and maintaining strong alignment between business objectives and technical solutions. This position is ideal for leaders who enjoy being hands-on when needed, working closely with clients, mentoring engineers, and owning the successful delivery of complex, real-world systems. ### What You’ll Do - Lead and support teams of software and data engineers delivering AI-enabled systems in production - Own the technical execution and delivery of client-facing projects, ensuring quality, reliability, and outcomes - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into production-ready systems - Guide system and solution design across infrastructure, backend services, data platforms, and AI workflows - Provide technical mentorship and coaching to engineers through problem solving sessions, code reviews, design discussions, and regular feedback - Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term system maintainability and scalability - Stay current with emerging AI and software technologies and apply them pragmatically to client solutions ### What We’re Looking For ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field - 6+ years of full-stack software engineering experience - 1-3 years of experience leading or managing technical teams - Demonstrated ability to set technical direction for client-facing initiatives, balancing delivery commitments, stakeholder expectations, and technical quality - Proven ability to lead client projects, build strong relationships, and deliver on-time results aligned with client goals. - Experience designing, building and maintaining production-grade systems in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, etc.) - Expertise in software engineering best practices, system design, and agile delivery methodologies - Experience with version control systems (e.g., GitHub) and CI/CD processes - Strong written and verbal English communication skills ### Preferred Qualifications - Experience building or deploying AI-enabled systems, including LLM-based workflows (e.g., RAG, agentic systems, fine-tuning) - Experience with data-intensive systems, including ETL/ELT pipelines and analytical platforms - Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) - Experience with workflow orchestration (e.g., Airflow, AWS Step Functions) - Strong experience with SQL and relational or analytical data systems - Associate-level cloud architect certification (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, or equivalent) ### Why Join Xtillion At Xtillion, you’ll take ownership of meaningful, production-grade systems and work on software that is relied upon in real-world environments. You’ll join a fast-moving team where engineers influence technical direction and uphold strong engineering standards, supported by competitive compensation and meaningful opportunities for career growth. ### Ready to Build What Matters? Join Xtillion and be part of a collaborative team delivering real-world data and AI solutions at scale. If you’re excited about taking ownership of complex systems and turning AI into measurable business outcomes, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more at https://www.xtillion.com We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off and 401(k) plan. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation where appropriate. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the job application or interview process, please contact gguerrero@xtillion.com *Xtillion is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. 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