Senior Manager, Software Engineering - AI Innovation

Redefining Hospitality through AI-First Engineering

As a Senior Manager on the Advanced Technology Activation Team (AT-AT), you will spearhead the evolution of software development at Choice Hotels. This isn't a traditional management role; you are tasked with moving the organization beyond standard practices into an AI-augmented Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC). You will guide a high-output team to build scalable, cloud-native services that directly impact millions of travelers and franchisees.

Leading the Vibe Coding Revolution

Choice Hotels is leaning into the future of development by prioritizing 'Vibe Coding' and 'Spec-to-Code' methodologies. You will remain hands-on, conducting live demonstrations of how natural language and AI orchestration can accelerate the path from concept to production. The tech stack is optimized for this rapid iteration, utilizing:

• Python (FastAPI, Streamlit) for rapid AI service deployment.
• TypeScript & Next.js for modern, responsive guest experiences.
• Java/JVM for robust, mission-critical platform engineering.

Impact and Innovation

Beyond managing people, you will be the architect of a new culture that values experimentation and curiosity. By embedding AI across the entire lifecycle—from planning to operations—you'll solve complex architectural challenges while mentoring the next generation of AI-native engineers. This is an opportunity to prove that the 'vibe' can scale to enterprise-level hospitality systems.