Director of engineering, product

About the Role

Lead multiple product engineering squads at a growth-stage education technology company focused on school scheduling. Reporting to the CTO, you will guide technical direction and product delivery while staying hands-on as the organization grows.

What You'll Do

• Lead multiple product squads, managing engineers and other engineering leaders while driving delivery across their areas.
• Contribute code, review work, and pair with engineers, starting with an approximately even split between hands-on engineering and leadership, then shifting toward a more leadership-focused role over time.
• Make and deliver architectural 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 valuable product features, including advancing AI-powered capabilities.
• Travel for company retreats twice a year and additional business trips, approximately two to four times a year.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of engineering experience and 3 or more years of engineering management experience.
• Experience leading and scaling multiple engineering teams, including teams of 6 or more engineers and, ideally, other managers.
• Strong backend architecture and design skills, with the ability to evaluate trade-offs and remain hands-on.
• Proficiency with TypeScript or Python, and experience with React, AWS, and MongoDB.
• Experience connecting technical decisions to product and business outcomes in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Background in education technology or related learning and teaching fields, and an interest in mission-driven work and applying AI.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $210,000 to $240,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available; visa transfers may be considered.

Location

Remote within the United States, with Boston as the primary location.