AI Engineering Manager

Odevo is a group of exciting brands with a shared vision of challenging status quo in the property management industry. We are committed to revolutionizing the industry with innovative software solutions that make managing properties easier, more efficient, and more effective. Our rapidly growing product and engineering organization now includes around 200 highly skilled professionals.

Our cloud-based platform is unique, and in a brief time, we have proven ourselves as a leading and innovative player on the market. Our product development department acts as a SaaS supplier to all the companies in the Odevo group and several other players in the industry. Together, we will continue to challenge and change this industry. To continue our ambitious growth journey, we seek more great people to join us to build market-leading property management software products. Are you one of them?

The Role
Are you a passionate and experienced leader with a deep interest in AI and a drive to build high-performing teams? We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a team of talented AI Engineers in developing cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions. Odevo's

This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, shaping how our organization leverages the power of AI to revolutionize the property management industry. You will foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence while guiding your team to deliver impactful results.

You will lead a Stockholm-based team of eight AI Engineers, with additional hiring underway, working in a hybrid setup with three days per week in the office.

You will be reporting to the Head of Engineering and work closely with the Head of AI Product.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
Team Leadership and Development

• Lead by example as a hands-on engineering manager, able to dive into design discussions, code reviews, and experimentation when it adds value.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing, and innovative engineering culture within the AI team.
• Mentor, coach, and empower engineers at different seniority levels, supporting both technical depth and growth.
• Own the full performance and development cycle for your team, from setting clear expectations and goals to giving regular, actionable feedback and performance reviews.
• Build and maintain a healthy, inclusive team environment, addressing challenges early and enabling people to do their best work.
• Partner with recruitment to attract, assess, and onboard experienced AI Engineers.

Strategy and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define and evolve the technical roadmap and strategy for AI initiatives.
• Translate product and business objectives into a clear set of priorities for the AI team, ensuring strong alignment with the overall product vision.
• Represent the AI team in engineering forums and strategic planning sessions, clearly communicating progress, risks, and trade-offs.
• Stay informed about emerging AI trends and technologies and bring relevant insights into high-level technical discussions and long-term planning.

Who You Are

• You are a proven leader with a passion for AI and a track record of building and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively collaborating with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• You are a strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach, able to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading and managing software engineering teams
• Solid background in hands-on software development
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional proficiency in Swedish and English, given our interactions with colleagues across the globe.
• Deep interest in AI and how it's changing our world.
• Experience with our tech environment (Cloud services/AWS/GCP, Python/FastAPI, LLMs like GPT-5/Gemini/Claude) is a plus, but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Professional growth - to work with the most talented developers in the industry.
• Modern technology - we invest in the latest technologies and tools and encourage our team members to share their ideas and take ownership of their work.
• Innovation - to work on exciting projects that push the boundaries of our industry and make a real impact.
• Commitment to quality - a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values profitable and long-term product development.