Managing Engineer (Python/AI LLM)

About this role

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.


Job Description
Seeking a Managing Engineer (Python/AI LLM) to lead a high performing development team while providing technical direction across Python engineering, Azure architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Large Language Model (LLM) adoption, and modern Agile practices. This role will shape product architecture, drive advanced technology integration, and ensure high-quality delivery through strong leadership, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement within Allstate’s Enterprise Shared Services organization.


The internal Allstate job title used for this role is Software Engineer Manager.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and adherence to XP/Agile principles.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of AI, LLMs, vectorized database solutions, and other advanced technologies across products.
• Provide technical leadership in Python development, Azure cloud architecture, and CI/CD pipelines, guiding the team to make informed technology choices.
• Participate in product scoping, discovery, and design in close collaboration with Digital Product Managers, translating user features into scalable system designs.
• Lead Agile Ceremonies: retrospectives, standups, inceptions, and iteration planning meetings, encouraging team feedback and continuous improvement.
• Shape product architecture, design patterns, and technical roadmaps for AI-driven initiatives and cloud-native applications.
• Establish and optimize...