Director of Software Engineering

Description

Director of Software Engineering 

The Art of Education University (AOEU) is a mission-driven organization committed to empowering K-12 educators with a software platform that provides a visual arts curriculum and on-demand professional development. 

POSITION DETAILS

As the Director of Software Engineering at AOEU, you will lead a team of highly talented engineers to design software solutions that meet the growing needs of teachers across the country. You’ll collaborate closely with the Product and Content teams to build transformative new product features as well as ensure our systems are capable of long-term growth. This role requires a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and a passion for making a measurable impact that aligns with AOEU's mission.

We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning!  This position is eligible to remote work from the following locations: USA.

Who We Are 

AOEU is an art teacher’s partner for life. We provide art-specific professional development, engaging curriculum, relevant resources, and rigorous master’s degree programs.

MISSION: We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning at every stage of their career.

The Details 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and accountability while promoting a healthy work-life balance to support well-being and productivity.
• Work closely with leaders across the organization to create an engineering roadmap that supports the business and product strategy.
• Oversee the execution, completion, and production release of software projects.
• Act as a bridge between Product and Engineering by evaluating requirements for clarity and technical feasibility to ensure proper scoping and prioritization of work.
• Participate in technical planning and architectural decisions while helping the team make smart tradeoffs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of SaaS, cloud technologies, and modern web development practices
• Experience with SDLC methodologies (agile, shape-up, etc.)
• Proven track record of delivering complex software projects
• Excellence in cross-functional communication and stakeholder management

Position Requirements

While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for consideration, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to view computer screens for significant periods of time. The Art of Education University is an online university therefore 95-98% of one’s time will be on or using technology.
• Ability to use a laptop keyboard with accuracy.
• Ability to hear at normal levels and through electronic devices such as laptops, earbuds, phones, and the like.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Compensation and Benefits

BENEFITS AVAILABLE 

• Health, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for individual employees, employer HSA contribution, and no waiting period (effective 1st month after hire)  
• 401K plan with 4% match, no waiting or vesting period
• Self-managed PTO (15+ days/year encouraged)
• All federal holidays off + an end-of-year holiday shutdown 
• $50/month mobile, internet, or coworking space stipend
• $600 home office equipment stipend
• Fully remote, flexible schedule
• Dependent care FSA
• Life insurance
• 8+ weeks of paid parental leave
• Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement 
• Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)

For additional information surrounding our offered benefits, visit our website.

COMPENSATION

This role offers a base salary range commensurate with experience and geographic market. We will discuss compensation early in the process.

The Process

For most roles, the process is as follows: 

• Step 1: ~30-minute phone interview with the hiring manager
• Step 2: Virtual onsite interview
• Step 3: Follow-up interview
  • For certain managerial or high-collaboration roles, you may be asked to participate in an additional Zoom interview.

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your interest in opportunities with AOEU. 

NOTE:  We encourage you to apply with a personal email and to take the appropriate steps to allow both The Art of Education University (@theartofeducation.edu) and Paycom (@paycomonline.com) domains so that you receive all emails related to your application process. We also encourage you to check your spam folder as emails from The Art of Education and/or Paycom can be marked as spam.  

Applicants residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Cincinnati, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, New York, Jersey City, or Washington may reach out to teamandculture@theartofeducation.edu  for compensation details. Do not send letters of interest to this inbox as they will be disregarded. 

The Art of Education University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. The Art of Education University will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, color, national origin/ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Art of Education University is a participant of E-Verify.

Qualifications