Hands-On Director: Cloud-Native Software & Architecture

2U; Crystal City (TX); Hybrid; USD 232,100 - 264,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Unlimited PTO

Volunteer days and parental leave

Job summary

2U is seeking a Director of Software Engineering and Architecture in Crystal City. The role combines technical leadership and architecture ownership across large-scale platforms supporting student experiences. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in cloud-native architectures and a proven track record of delivering complex systems.

Responsibilities include driving engineering strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring system reliability. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on work-life balance and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on leadership.
• Hands-on experience with modern software development tools and architectures.
• Proficiency in cloud solutions and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct architecture and engineering strategy for scalable cloud-native platforms.
• Lead technical teams in system design and development.
• Oversee end-to-end delivery and operations for system performance.

Skills

Cloud-native architecture

Distributed systems

Full-stack platform development

DevOps practices

Python

TypeScript

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Education

12–15+ years in software engineering

5+ years in leadership roles

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Terraform

Job description

2U is seeking a Director of Software Engineering and Architecture in Crystal City. The role combines technical leadership and architecture ownership across large-scale platforms supporting student experiences. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in cloud-native architectures and a proven track record of delivering complex systems.

Responsibilities include driving engineering strategies, mentoring teams, and ensuring system reliability. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, with a focus on work-life balance and inclusion.