About InquirED
inquirED was founded by teachers with the mission of bringing rigorous and joyful learning to every student. We’re a fast-growing startup, serving more educators and students every day. Inquiry Journeys, our elementary social studies curriculum, is now used in schools and districts in 30+ states to help students develop deep social studies content knowledge and the inquiry skills that are essential for a thriving democracy. Building on this success, we’re now developing a humanities curriculum to further our mission. Join our team of designers, advocates, guides, thought leaders, and makers to help us make an even greater impact. Together we can shape the future of education.
Description
About the role
The Director of Engineering for New Product Development will be responsible for leading the technical development and successful delivery of a new product offering from the ground up. This role is critical in shaping the technical foundation and strategic direction of the product, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and user experience. The leader will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to bring the product from concept to launch, meeting customer and stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end engineering process for the new product, from concept to launch.
- Make key architectural and technology decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Be hands-on with coding and technical problem-solving, as needed, to drive the product forward.
- Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Lead by example, contributing to the codebase and guiding technical discussions.
- Develop and implement a technical strategy aligned with the product roadmap, driving the product from 0 to 1.
- Work closely with Product Management, Design, and other teams to translate requirements into actionable development plans.
- Enforce standards for code quality, testing, and deployment, incorporating automated testing and CI/CD practices.
- Serve as the primary technical point of contact, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and strategies while maintaining confidentiality.
Requirements:
- 8–10 years of software engineering experience, with at least 5+ years in the EdTech industry, preferably with experience in taking products from concept to launch.
- 3+ years in engineering leadership, with a proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
- Expertise in architectural decision-making, technology selection, and design patterns.
- Strong knowledge of modern software development technologies and practices, including CI/CD, automated testing, and quality assurance.
- Experience building and leading engineering teams, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to align technical efforts with product goals.
- Capable of developing and executing a technical strategy that supports product development from 0 to 1.
- Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management, including regular updates on progress and risk mitigation.
Why Work For Us
- Health & 401K: Employee-covered health care and retirement match
- Flexible PTO & Company Closures: Flexible PTO and 12+ observed days off.
- Chances to Connect: Biannual company retreats and optional local meetups
- Remote Opportunities: Most positions are remote, supporting work-from-home flexibility
- Perks and Stipend: Technology package provided, plus a home office stipend
- Learning and Development: Educational and development opportunities, monthly Brunch and Learns, and more!
Please note that because of high application volume, we are only able to respond to applicants moving forward in the process.
The base compensation range for this role is $160,000-190,000. Total compensation for this role also includes a full benefits package. This compensation range and title may be adjusted based on actual experience.
Must be U.S. based.
The Pay Range For This Role Is:
160,000 - 190,000 USD per year (Remote - United States)