Director of Engineering

Lexia Learning; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational products is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the development of innovative solutions. This role involves overseeing security strategies, managing engineering teams, and collaborating with various departments to ensure top-tier standards in product development. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and a strong background in software security technologies.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Reimbursement for remote office setup costs

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of leadership experience in engineering teams.
• Knowledge of software security technologies and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Implement a comprehensive security and data security strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers.
• Guide engineers on building web applications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in security, data security, engineering

Master's degree or certifications

Tools

Java

AWS

Typescript

Job description

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Job Overview
As the Director of Engineering at Lexia, you will play a critical role in leading the development of world-class educational products. You will help develop and execute our comprehensive data, security, and privacy strategies. You will be responsible for maintaining a unified security program that safeguards our organization's people, assets, and information.

You will work closely with the Sr. Director of Data, Security, and Privacy, as well as Cambium’s Security, IT, and Legal teams, to implement and ensure our systems and processes adhere to top-tier standards around information security and privacy. Collaboration with Product Management, Engineering, and Infrastructure teams will be essential to design, develop, and deploy educational products supported by Lexia’s Learning Core Platform, along with supporting student technologies that supplement Voyager Sopris Learning curriculum products.

The Director of Engineering will report directly to the Sr. Director of Data, Security, and Privacy and will be a key member of the engineering leadership team.

Job Responsibilities

1. Data, Security, and Privacy Planning:
   • Implement a comprehensive security and data security strategy aligned with the company's objectives and values.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant security and data protection regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements.
   • Serve as a major resource for Engineering, Infrastructure, and DevOps in responding to RFPs and Technical Questionnaires.
   • Maintain security policies, procedures, and guidelines for both security and data security.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, ensuring they are well-trained and equipped.
   • Foster a culture of security awareness, accountability, and data protection throughout the organization and software development lifecycle.
   • Promote an environment of experimentation and continual improvement through sprints, technical debt reduction, and architectural planning.
   • Develop technical and managerial leadership talents within the team, creating a culture of mutual support and motivation.
   • Apply critical thinking to anticipate and manage risks, prioritizing engineering activities accordingly.
3. Engineering:
   • Guide engineers on an agile team in building web applications using Java, AWS Lambdas, and Typescript.
   • Be actively involved in design, coding, reviews, and troubleshooting.
   • Collaborate with product, architecture, and agile teams to ensure successful monthly releases.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in security, data security, engineering, or related fields; master's degree or certifications are a plus.
• At least 7 years of leadership experience in engineering teams.
• Knowledge of software security technologies, risk assessment, and information security practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proactive and adaptable to evolving security and data protection challenges.
• Experience working in an agile or SAFe development environment.

For more about Lexia Learning and our work, visit our website.

Remote First Work Environment

Our approach offers flexibility and trust, valuing all employees and focusing on results. Reliable internet (minimum 10 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload) is required for remote work. Candidates should participate in virtual interviews and meetings with cameras on. We reimburse setup costs for remote offices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.