Director of Engineering

ABOUT THE ROLE Lead and scale multiple product engineering teams at a mission-driven K-12 education technology company. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape engineering direction and help improve how schools plan schedules for teachers and students. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead multiple product squads, supporting engineers and coordinating delivery across product areas. - Contribute code, review work, and pair with engineers, with an initially balanced split between hands-on work and leadership. - Make and guide architecture decisions that support a robust, scalable platform. - Partner with product and other cross-functional teams to set goals and connect engineering priorities to business outcomes. - Deliver high-value product features, including AI-powered capabilities. - Grow into a leadership-focused role over time while remaining connected to technical work. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least 3 years of hands-on engineering management experience, including managing multiple teams and experience leading other managers. - Experience scaling engineering teams and owning product or business outcomes such as quality, growth, or retention. - Strong backend architecture and design skills, including the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and remain hands-on. - Experience with TypeScript or Python, AWS, and MongoDB; familiarity with React is also relevant. - Background in K-12 education technology or a related learning and teaching field, with an interest in mission-driven education work. - Strong communication skills and the ability to translate technical decisions into business outcomes. - Ability to travel for occasional company retreats and business needs. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary is $210,000 to $240,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION Remote within the United States.