Director of Engineering
True Talent Solutions Partners · Remote
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 guide technical direction and product delivery as the organization grows, starting with a balanced mix of hands-on engineering and leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Lead multiple product squads, supporting engineers and managers while driving delivery across their product areas.
- Contribute code, review work, and pair with engineers, with an initial focus split between hands-on engineering and leadership.
- Make and communicate architecture decisions that support platform reliability and future growth.
- Partner with product and other cross-functional teams to set squad goals and connect engineering priorities to business outcomes.
- Deliver valuable product features, including AI-powered capabilities.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- At least 3 years of engineering management experience, including managing multiple engineering teams and supporting team growth.
- Experience owning product areas and business goals, and translating technical decisions into measurable outcomes.
- Strong backend architecture and design skills, with a willingness to stay hands-on in code.
- Experience with TypeScript or Python, AWS, and MongoDB; familiarity with React and the ability to ramp up on new technologies.
- Background in K-12 education technology or related learning and teaching fields, and interest in applying AI.
- Clear communication skills and comfort working in a fast-growing, ambiguous environment.
- Ability to travel for occasional company retreats and business needs.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary: $210,000 to $240,000 USD annually. Visa sponsorship is available.
LOCATION
Remote within the United States.