Software Engineering Manager
174k - 193k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Education
#TypeScript
#React
#Ruby on Rails
#SQL
#AWS
COMPANY PROFILE
Code.org® is an education innovation nonprofit dedicated to the vision that every student in every school has the opportunity to learn computer science and artificial intelligence as part of their core K-12 education. We expand access to and participation in computer science in schools, with a focus on increasing participation by young women and students from other underrepresented groups. The leading provider of K-12 computer science curriculum in the largest school districts in the United States, Code.org also organizes the annual Hour of Code campaign, which has engaged more than 15% of all students in the world!
JOB SUMMARY
Are you passionate about computer science and education? Code.org is a non-profit organization dedicated to growing participation in computer science by making it available in more schools and increasing participation by young women and underrepresented students. Our vision is that every student in every school should have the opportunity to learn computer science. We believe computer science should be part of the core curriculum, alongside other courses such as mathematics, biology, chemistry, or algebra!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role you will:
- Lead a diverse and agile software engineering team of 4 - 8 engineers.
- Support a learning and coding platform for students, teachers, and our partner community.
- Work with your team, product managers, curriculum writers, and leadership to execute on technical strategies to build accessible and engaging experiences.
- Create sustainable software, balancing feature delivery and timelines, and delivering excellent live site availability for our millions of students and teachers around the world.
- Manage, mentor, and support the growth of engineers on your team and be responsible for creating an inclusive, welcoming, and productive team culture and work environment.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
We seek candidates who have:
- Passion for our mission of growing access to computer science education
- Relevant professional software engineering experience to provide technical mentoring, design, and architectural guidance to team members
- Experience in people management, having led teams of software engineers
- Demonstrated experience in hiring, building, and developing diverse teams of software engineers
- Proven ability to guide the planning and execution of software projects, balance trade-offs, and deliver on schedule
- Ability to lead and work effectively in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
- Experience supporting the production of high-scale web-based software products or service
- Experience in one or more of these technologies preferred: TypeScript, React, Ruby on Rails, SQL/Databases/MySQL, AWS
In addition, candidates must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Work within the United States
- Pass a pre-employment background check
- Be willing to travel a minimum of two times per year for team events
WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?
Step 1: Informational Interview - learn more about the role and share your experience (30-45 minutes)
Step 2: Take-home assignment (~1 hour)
Step 3: Interviews with several members of the Code.org team (~4 hours)
Step 4: Final Interview (1 hour)
Step 5: Reference Checks
All interviews are currently being conducted virtually via Zoom
TO APPLY
Our team will review all applications on an ongoing basis and if we believe your qualifications would make a great fit, we'll contact you to schedule an informational interview.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE
The expected salary range for this position is $173,700 - $193,000. Most offers are on the lower end of the salary range and are at the company’s sole discretion based on the final candidate’s experience. This allows us to provide a fair and equitable approach to compensation when setting pay and maintaining internal pay equity.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:
- Technology subsidy consistent with our Bring Your Own Device environment
- Flexible, engaging, and remote working environment
- Paid time off: 5 weeks total, comprised of 3 weeks vacation annually, plus a 2-week winter break office closure (including Christmas and New Year's), and sick leave
- Medical, dental and vision premiums paid at 100% for FT positions and their dependents
- Option to participate in 403b retirement plan
- Annual professional development stipend
- The opportunity to help students learn better and change the face of computer science
A unifying approach in a divided world
Code.org's global role in the K-12 computer science movement is only possible because we use a unifying approach across diverse and often divided stakeholders. At a time of increasing polarization, the idea of increasing opportunity for students unites people from across the political spectrum. Code.org's team members, students, teachers, and supporters have diverse and diverging view points, and they are all welcome in our mission. Read more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
