The role of Software Development Manager at GoDaddy involves leading and developing a high-performing engineering team that delivers critical AI platform capabilities, specifically within the GoCaaS (GoDaddy Content As A Service) team which powers GoDaddy’s generative AI platform. This role requires partnering with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and engineering leaders, to define and execute the GoCaaS roadmap and strategic initiatives. The manager is expected to drive platform excellence by ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal developer experience for internal AI consumers. The position involves championing engineering best practices such as CI/CD, observability, and secure software development throughout the organization. Collaboration with enterprise teams in security, data, and infrastructure is key to delivering enterprise-grade AI solutions while fostering a culture of experimentation and technical excellence. Candidates should have over 6 years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years in engineering management or technical lead roles. Leadership experience with backend/platform teams delivering production-scale services is required, along with strong cloud infrastructure knowledge in AWS, GCP, or Azure, and distributed systems expertise. Hands-on programming skills in Python, Go, or Node.js along with CI/CD and observability experience are necessary. The role also includes stakeholder management and cross-functional project delivery. Preferred qualifications include experience with AI/ML infrastructure such as LLMs and RAG systems, familiarity with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker, knowledge of security and privacy frameworks, experience with developer platforms or internal tooling, and a passion for team building, mentoring, and community engagement. GoDaddy offers a diverse and inclusive culture, a range of employee benefits including paid time off, retirement savings options, bonuses, equity grants, health benefits, family-friendly policies such as parental leave, and encourages entrepreneurship and individuality. This position is remote within the United States but excludes certain states and cities. The company values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in its workforce and operations and is an equal opportunity employer.