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Lead / Manager

AI Engineering Manager

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Next Insurance

Next Insurance

Compensation

$173,000 - $234,000/year

Boston, MA
Hybrid
Posted April 1, 2026

Job Description

Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)

 

ERGO NEXT’s mission is to help entrepreneurs thrive. We’re doing that by building the only technology-led, full-stack provider of small business insurance in the industry, taking on the entire value chain and transforming the customer experience. 

 

Simply put, wherever you find small businesses, you’ll find ERGO NEXT.

 

Since 2016, we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of small business customers across the United States get fast, customized and affordable coverage. We’re backed by industry leaders in insurance and tech, and we still have room to grow — that’s where you come in.

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Lead and mentor a team of AI and backend engineers
  • Drive delivery of team projects from requirements through deployment
  • Provide technical guidance, review designs and support hands on development when needed
  • Define priorities and coordinate with product and cross functional partners
  • Establish clear processes for planning, execution and quality
  • Maintain focus and clarity in fast moving or ambiguous environments
  • Promote innovation in AI architecture, tools and workflows, Identify opportunities for improvement and proactively drive new initiatives. 
  • Encourage a culture of experimentation, learning and continuous advancement

 

What We Need: 

  • 5+ years of experience leading engineers
  • 3+ years of experience in integrating AI or ML models into production
  • [Bonus] 3+ years of backend engineering experience with high performance or distributed system
  • Strategic thinking and ability to prioritize initiatives effectively
  • Excellent communication, collaboration and planning skills
  • Proven ability to operate effectively under ambiguity and drive results
  • [Bonus] Experience in agentic AI

 

Note on Fraudulent Recruiting
We have become aware that there may be fraudulent recruiting attempts being made by people posing as representatives of Next Insurance. These scams may involve fake job postings, unsolicited emails, or messages claiming to be from our recruiters or hiring managers. 

Please note, we do not ask for sensitive information via chat, text, or social media, and any email communications will come from the domain @nextinsurance.com. Additionally, Next Insurance will never ask for payment, fees, or purchases to be made by a job applicant. All applicants are encouraged to apply directly to our open jobs via the careers page on our website. Interviews are generally conducted via Zoom video conference unless the candidate requests other accommodations. 

If you believe that you have been the target of an interview/offer scam by someone posing as a representative of ERGO NEXT Insurance, please do not provide any personal or financial information. You can find additional information about this type of scam and report any fraudulent employment offers via the Federal Trade Commission's website (https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/job-scams), or you can contact your local law enforcement agency. 
 

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