Director, Engineering

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Engineering in the United States.

This role is responsible for leading a high-impact engineering organization building an AI-powered engagement platform used by higher education institutions. You will oversee the development of scalable, intelligent systems that support student recruitment, retention, and career readiness outcomes. The position combines deep technical leadership with people management, requiring you to guide engineering teams while shaping product architecture and delivery strategy. You will ensure the platform operates reliably at scale, delivering seamless, always-on, multilingual communication across multiple channels. This is a strategic leadership role where engineering decisions directly influence institutional performance and student success. You will collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to align technical execution with organizational goals. The environment is fast-moving, mission-driven, and focused on building meaningful impact through technology.

Accountabilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, ownership, and excellence in AI-driven product development
Oversee end-to-end delivery of the platform, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with roadmap priorities and business objectives
Guide architectural decisions and technical strategy, including AI/ML integration, scalable cloud infrastructure, and API-based system design
Drive development of omnichannel communication capabilities, ensuring seamless interactions across SMS, email, WhatsApp, and telephony
Ensure robust integrations with enterprise campus systems such as SIS, LMS, and CRM platforms
Promote operational excellence by improving automation, reducing manual workloads, and enhancing platform efficiency for institutional users
Maintain strong security, compliance, and governance standards, including SOC2, FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA requirements

Requirements:

Proven experience leading and managing engineering teams, ideally in SaaS, EdTech, or similar technology-driven environments
Strong technical background with expertise in system architecture, APIs, cloud platforms, and AI/ML-enabled solutions
Demonstrated ability to lead complex product delivery cycles in high-scale, distributed systems
Experience working with cross-functional teams including product, sales, and operations to deliver customer-centric solutions
Strategic mindset with the ability to leverage data, predictive analytics, and real-time insights for decision-making
Passion for building technology that improves user outcomes, particularly in education or student success contexts
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits:

Competitive executive-level compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible and remote-friendly work environment
Opportunity to lead impactful AI-driven products in the education sector
High ownership role with influence over product and engineering strategy
Professional growth in a fast-scaling, mission-driven technology organization
Collaborative culture with strong alignment between engineering, product, and business teams

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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