AI Engineering Manager, Agentic Foundation

building and scaling large-scale, distributed, multi-tier applications across backend, services, data, and AI layers.

Strong backend engineering skills, with Python preferred, and familiarity with frameworks such as FastAPI , Flask, or similar technologies.

Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, API design, service-oriented architecture, data modeling, and storage systems.

Hands-on experience building production-grade GenAI or LLM systems, including prompt pipelines, model integrations, and agentic or workflow-based AI systems.

Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term platform evolution, reuse, standardization, and maintainability.

Fluency in English, a client-first mentality, collaborative spirit, strong problem-solving approach, and ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Ability to build engineering culture through coaching, hiring, structured development, and clear expectations for technical excellence.

supporting complex platform or AI solution discussions with internal stakeholders and/or clients is preferred.

• Deep software engineering experience with strong foundations in core computer science, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Engineering management or technical leadership experience with proven ability to lead teams while remaining technically credible and hands-on.
• Experience building and scaling large-scale, distributed, multi-tier applications across backend, services, data, and AI layers.
• Strong backend engineering skills, with Python preferred, and familiarity with frameworks such as FastAPI , Flask, or similar technologies.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, API design, service-oriented architecture, data modeling, and storage systems.
• Hands-on experience building production-grade GenAI or LLM systems, including prompt pipelines, model integrations, and agentic or workflow-based AI systems.
• Ability to balance short-term delivery with long-term platform evolution, reuse, standardization, and maintainability.
• Fluency in English, a client-first mentality, collaborative spirit, strong problem-solving approach, and ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to build engineering culture through coaching, hiring, structured development, and clear expectations for technical excellence.
• Experience supporting complex platform or AI solution discussions with internal stakeholders and/or clients is preferred.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

At ZS, your growth matters.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development.

With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community.

For details on total rewards in United States , visit ZS US office locations | Where we work | ZS .

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working.

A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week.

The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority.

While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed.

Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique.

We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here.

We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Candidates must have authorization to work in the United States that does not now or in the future require employer sponsorship.

To complete your application: An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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