Senior Manager, Engineering

Study.com; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative online education platform is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead and inspire a talented software engineering team. This role offers the opportunity to drive technical excellence and foster a collaborative environment, ensuring the development of high-quality software solutions. You will manage and mentor engineers, implement process improvements, and promote agile methodologies. Join a company committed to making education accessible and impactful for millions, while enjoying a hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance. If you're passionate about technology and team development, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing software engineers.
• Strong technical expertise in full-stack development with Java.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach software engineers, promoting skills growth.
• Drive technical excellence and solve complex problems.

Skills

Full-stack Development

Java

Agile Methodologies

Cloud Technologies

Microservices

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

JavaScript Frameworks (React, Angular)

MySQL

Ionic/React Native

Job description

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Our mission is to open the door to the life-changing impact of education and help make education accessible for all. As a nimble growth stage start-up, we've emerged as the leading online education platform helping over 30 million learners and educators each month. Study.com has earned numerous awards and it has been recognized as one of the most transformational companies in EdTech, living up to our commitment to all learners: Breakthroughs Start Here. From students and educators in over 9,000 school districts that use Study.com, to working adults striving to complete their college degree or gain professional certifications, we empower them to reach their full potential. Our product is our impact! Across our college programs alone we have saved students over $200M in tuition and enabled tens of thousands to become nurses, teachers, accountants and more. Additionally, as part of our mission we’ve donated over $27 million across social impact programs to learners and educators.

Study.com is seeking a highly skilled, people-focused, and energetic Senior Engineering Manager to take a key role in guiding our software engineering team. In this position, you will drive technical excellence, ensure efficient execution, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, strong technical leadership, and excellent communication abilities to support team development and facilitate seamless cross-functional collaboration. If you’re passionate about motivating teams, maintaining a positive and high-energy environment, and achieving results, we encourage you to apply!

This role is based in our Mountain View, CA office and is hybrid in office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What You'll Do

• Manage and coach software engineers, promoting technical skills growth and supporting their career development.
• Drive technical excellence by actively engaging in development, solving complex problems, and making strategic architecture decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and software quality.
• Promote Scrum methodologies to improve development workflows and team productivity.
• Build and scale the engineering team by recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and advocate for best practices in full-stack development and distributed systems.
  
  

What You'll Bring To The Role

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience managing, coaching, and mentoring software engineers.
• Strong technical expertise in full-stack development with Java in a distributed architecture.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams in an agile development environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of software development best practices, architecture, and design patterns.
• Experience working with cloud technologies, microservices, and modern development frameworks and AI.
  
  

Nice To Have

• Professional experience with a modern frontendJavaScriptframework (i.e. React or Angular), CSS, and TypeScript
• Strong experience working with relational databases (MySQL preferred)
• Experience building and deploying mobile apps in a modern app development framework (i.e. Ionic, or React Native)
• Strong experience and exposure with online marketing, search engine optimization, and/or lead generation
• Experience managing or working with global remote team members
  
  

The salary range for this position is $160,000 to $210,000 per year. Pay and is dependent upon factors including skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands.

At Study.com, We Know That Strong Communities Are Built On The Power Of Our Diversity, And We Respect And Strive To Understand For The Diverse Identities, Race, Ethnicities, Backgrounds, And Perspectives Of Our Team Members. Our Work And Company Culture Have Been Consistently Recognized, Including

• Inc. Best Place to Work
• Fortune Great Places to Work – Best Workplaces in the Bay Area
• Golden Bridge Awards – Gold Winner, Corporate Social Responsibility
• San Francisco Business Times & Silicon Valley Business Journal – Best Places to Work
  
  

Study.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status. In addition to federal law requirements.

Study.com complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Additionally, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technical and Vocational Training and Education

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