JavaScript · Python · AWS · Docker · Kubernetes
ABOUT THE ROLE
Lead and scale multiple product engineering teams at a mission-driven education technology company improving how K-12 schools create schedules for teachers and students. Reporting to the CTO, you will shape engineering priorities, architecture, and product outcomes while remaining hands-on with the code.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead multiple product squads, supporting engineers and managers while driving delivery across scheduling, reporting, and elementary school products.
- Start with a balanced mix of coding, code review, and pairing, then transition over time toward a greater focus on leadership and organizational growth.
- Make and deliver technical architecture decisions that support a robust, scalable platform.
- Partner with product and other cross-functional teams to set squad goals and connect engineering priorities to business outcomes.
- Ship high-value features, including AI-powered capabilities, in line with school scheduling needs.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 5 years of engineering experience and 2 to 3 or more years managing multiple engineering teams, with experience scaling teams and managing other managers.
- Hands-on engineering and backend architecture experience, including the ability to assess trade-offs and contribute code.
- Proficiency with TypeScript or Python and experience with React, AWS, and MongoDB.
- Experience in K-12 education technology or related learning and teaching fields, with a record of mission-driven work in education.
- Comfort working in a fast-growing environment, prioritizing independentl