Director of Engineering

About the Role

Lead and grow multiple product engineering teams at a mission-driven K-12 education technology company. You will shape technical direction and product delivery as the organization expands its scheduling platform for schools.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple product squads, supporting engineers and managers while driving delivery across their products.

• Contribute code, review designs, and pair with engineers, starting with a roughly even split between hands-on work and leadership.

• Make architecture decisions that strengthen platform reliability and support future growth.

• Partner with product and other cross-functional teams to set goals and connect engineering priorities to business outcomes.

• Deliver product improvements, including AI-enabled capabilities, in line with school scheduling needs.

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years of engineering management experience, including managing multiple teams and supporting team growth.

• Experience owning product areas and business outcomes such as delivery speed, quality, growth, or retention.

• Strong backend architecture and design skills, including the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs.

• Hands-on coding and code review ability, with a willingness to remain technically involved as the role evolves toward a greater leadership focus.

• Experience with TypeScript or Python, AWS, and MongoDB; familiarity with React and the ability to learn new technologies.

• Background in K-12 education technology or related education and learning fields, plus experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to translate technical decisions into business outcomes.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $210,000 to $240,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

Remote within the United States. The role includes travel for company retreats and occasional business trips.