Director of Engineering, Integrations

McGraw Hill; New York (NY); Remote; USD 155,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Product Technologist with a strong engineering background to lead the design of platforms for the higher education ed-tech ecosystem. This remote position offers the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance educational experiences. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with security standards and optimizing integrations. With a competitive salary range and a commitment to meaningful work, this role is perfect for someone passionate about technology and education.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Plan

Full Range of Medical Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering or product technology roles.
• Experience with customer-facing products and higher education systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive innovation in the Higher Ed space and maintain competitive edge.
• Collaborate with teams to translate strategic plans into development roadmaps.

Skills

Software Engineering

Solutions Architecture

Product Technology

API Design

Cloud-based Architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Data Privacy Laws (FERPA, GDPR, CCPA)

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Tools

Middleware Solutions

Job description

Overview

Build the Future
When was the last time you experienced the impact of your work? Our Engineering teams thrives on building meaningful relationships with educators and learners. With that comes the unique opportunity to touch lives across the world and experience first-hand the difference your hard work makes.

Your impact on the team

We are seeking an experienced Product Technologist with an Engineering Background to lead the design and architecture of new Platforms that integrate with the higher education ed-tech ecosystem. This role requires a deep understanding of 1Edtech standards (including LTIA) and digital content acquisition and distribution. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product and technical requirements, identify system interdependencies, and guide the engineering teams in building a scalable and efficient solution.

This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

What You will be doing:

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in the Higher Ed space to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge.
• Engage with external partners and internal stakeholders to gather requirements, validate solutions, and foster strong collaborative relationships.
• Partner with product management, design and engineering teams to translate strategic plans into actionable development roadmaps.
• Provide hands-on technical expertise and guidance throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical feasibility.
• Ensure Compliance & Security Standards for handling sensitive student and institutional data.
• Evaluate Third-Party Tools and middleware solutions to optimize integrations.
• Identify Interdependencies and ensure seamless data flow between multiple systems.
• Collaborate with Engineering Teams to translate product vision into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.

We're looking for someone with:

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, solutions architecture, or product technology roles.
• Recent experience building customer facing products
• Strong understanding of higher education content acquisition and delivery (including SIS, LMS, distributors, and publishers).
• Experience designing APIs, middleware, and data synchronization between disparate systems.
• Expertise in cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern development frameworks.
• Understanding of data privacy laws (FERPA, GDPR, CCPA).
• Solid understanding of ERP/SIS systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $155,000 - $220,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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