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The Director of Software Engineering at Big Ideas Learning LLC will lead the software engineering teams and oversee the development of high-quality digital educational products for K-12 and higher education.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing software engineering teams, overseeing digital product design and implementation, and ensuring scalability, security, and stability in technology products.

Skills: Required skills include extensive experience in software development, staff management of engineering teams, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications: Preferably, candidates should have experience with cloud-based applications, particularly AWS, and proficiency in C# among other programming skills.

Location: This job is located in Erie, PA, USA, with potential travel required.

Compensation: $150000 - $190000 / Annually

Job Details

Job Location:   Big Ideas Learning LLC - Erie, PA

Position Type:   Full Time

Salary Range:   $150000.00 - $190000.00 Salary

About the Role

The Director of Software Engineering is a strategic leader reporting directly to the Senior Vice President, Technology. This person manages the software engineering teams and ensures those teams have the training, tools, and resources necessary to create high-quality digital educational products for K-12 and higher education. This role defines the technical practices and implementation of scalable and modular technology solutions in alignment with product vision and at high standards of quality.

Responsibilities:

• Lead overall digital technology design, development and implementation for digital products.
• Directly manage multiple software engineering managers, ensuring they meet expectations and grow as contributors.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and stability of internal and external digital technology products.
• Set development and growth paths overall for the software engineering teams.
• Expose and manage technical risk and debt for digital technology products.
• Establish and maintain organizational best practices and standardized technologies for use in software development and quality assurance.
• Manage the relationships with external software engineering vendors.
• Work with management and product owners to shape and finalize release planning for digital products.
• Research and recommend improvements for the long-term sustainability and performance of digital products.
• Identify new and emerging technologies to enhance our digital products and practices.
• Ensure software engineering adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other role-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a focus in computer science, management information systems, or software engineering preferred
• 5+ years of staff management required, especially software engineering teams
• Minimum 7 years in programming or software development
• Strong problem-solving skills and availability at any time required to attend to “living” digital products
• Willing and able to travel when necessary
• Understanding the processes for budgeting, project approval, and production strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing for cloud-based applications (especially AWS) preferred
• Experience developing in C# preferred
• Experience supporting larger-scale applications preferred
• Experience supporting quality assurance teams ideal

All of our Team Members:

• Possess exceptional listening, writing, and presentation skills
• Are resourceful and motivated to ask questions and solve problems
• Manage their time effectively
• Demonstrate commitment to product success with integrity, a strong work ethic, professionalism, and a team-oriented attitude

About our Company

Big Ideas Learning, a Larson Texts Company, publishes K-12 mathematics materials that enhance teacher’s instructional skills and resources, while igniting students’ curiosity, self-confidence, and deep understanding of mathematics. Our mission is to develop relevant, rigorous, and conceptually rich K-12 instructional programs that enrich the mathematical journey for students, educators, and caregivers alike.

In 2024, we embraced a unified identity as Big Ideas Learning, a Larson Texts Company, to streamline our communication and reinforce our commitment to educational excellence and innovation.

We value our people and are committed to providing benefits that support their physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive Healthcare Coverage
• Flexible PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Leave
• Tuition & Certification Reimbursement for Full-time Employees
• Retirement Contributions
• Healthy Lifestyle Reimbursements
• Company Sponsored Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program

Please visit our website to learn more about our company and our benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture that does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at HumanResources@bigideaslearning.com.