Manager, Software Engineering

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow high-performing teams of full-stack engineers building scalable web applications and services.
• Provide technical direction while ensuring software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and other Engineering leaders to shape roadmaps and deliver value to educators and students.
• Coach and mentor engineers in their career development, technical skills, and collaboration practices.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, ownership, and accountability.
• Champion best practices in modern web development, including testing, CI/CD, observability, and secure coding.
• Guide architectural decisions and help break down complex problems into actionable plans.
• Help recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years directly managing engineers.
• Strong knowledge of modern full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development—especially React, GraphQL, and Node.js.
• Proven ability to lead and scale teams working on enterprise-grade applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
• A track record of delivering high-impact software in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have

• Passion for education and mission-driven work.

Qualifications

• Educational background not explicitly specified.

Benefits & Perks

• Pay range of $110,500 - $196,500, with compensation based on experience and skills.
• Participation in the company bonus plan.
• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Enrollment in the company's 401k plan with employer match.
• Flexible vacation and sick policies, twelve paid holidays, and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
• Additional perks and benefits.