Software & AI Development Manager

About MAO

MAO Professional Land Services provides land, title, GIS, permitting, acquisition, and project management services throughout the United States.

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About the Opportunity

MAO is developing software and AI assisted programs designed specifically around our land, title, GIS, and project management operations. These platforms will serve as the foundation for future AI and automation initiatives. MAO Professional Land Services is seeking a Software & AI Development Manager to help develop and implement our proprietary land management software platform and expand the use of artificial intelligence throughout our organization.

This is a hands-on role working directly with our CEO, land professionals, GIS team, and third-party software developers. The position will help translate business processes into technology solutions, develop AI applications and automation tools, and guide the implementation and continued evolution of our software platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with our third-party software development team and help guide platform development
• Translate business workflows into technical requirements and solutions
• Review, test, and help prioritize new software functionality
• Develop and integrate AI applications, document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation tools
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through AI and automation
• Assist with user testing, training, implementation, and ongoing platform support
• Evaluate emerging technologies and help shape MAO’s long-term software and AI strategy

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred, not required. Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field
• Experience with Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and SQL
• Familiarity with databases, APIs, system integrations, Git, and cloud platforms
• Experience or interest in AI/LLMs, AI APIs, document processing, data extraction, and workflow automation
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to understand business processes and translate them into technical solutions

** Internships, university projects, independent development, and demonstrated AI/software projects will be considered in lieu of professional experience. **

** Prior experience in land services, oil & gas, or GIS is helpful but not required. xxzpjkt **

Position Details

• Reports directly to the CEO
• Hybrid work environment with flexible office and remote work arrangements
• Occasional travel to MAO regional offices
• Initially an individual contributor role with opportunity for future leadership

Other

This position offers the opportunity to play a significant role in building that technology from the ground up and, over time, grow into a key internal technology leadership position as MAO expands its software and AI capabilities.