Engineering Manager — AI Labs

Job overview

The Engineering Manager — AI Labs role is hybrid, based in Pittsford, NY, in the Rochester area. The annual base pay range is $148,800–$212,500, with eligibility for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance. The role leads Paylocity’s AI Labs founding team of early-career engineers. The manager builds and mentors the team while guiding hands-on technical execution of exploratory AI projects. The role aligns engineering work with AI Labs’ priorities and Paylocity’s broader goals, and develops an early-career talent pipeline through hiring, internships, and university relationships.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage a founding team of early-career engineers
• mentor and coach team members
• source and hire local engineers and conduct interviews
• help lead the Rochester summer internship program
• build relationships with local universities
• guide technical execution and delivery
• ensure security and compliance practices
• improve team processes
• partner with stakeholders and engineering counterparts
• manage capacity and resourcing
• contribute to AI Labs strategy.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

engineering manager

ai labs

artificial intelligence

software engineering

.net

c#

aws

llms

pittsford ny

paylocity

hybrid

$148,800–$212,500/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant eligibility based on individual performance
• full range of benefits referenced in the posting.

Why this role

The role combines hands-on engineering leadership with team formation and early-career development; the posting calls for experience with .NET/C#, AWS, and applications integrating AI technologies.

About the employer

Paylocity is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.