Lead Engineering Director - Remote

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Engineering (Remote). In this role, you will lead a high-performing team responsible for delivering cutting-edge AI-powered solutions for educational institutions. Your leadership will ensure a seamless support experience while driving employee growth and innovation within the engineering team. Balancing technical expertise and people management, you will oversee the execution of a unified AI strategy focused on improving student engagement and retention. If you are passionate about using technology to create positive educational outcomes, this opportunity is for you.

• Manage and mentor a cross-functional team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation in AI-powered automation.
• Provide technical guidance, sprint planning support, and career development for engineers.
• Oversee the end-to-end development of the AI engagement platform.
• Lead efforts to maintain an integrated chat system across multiple communication channels.
• Ensure secure integrations with major campus systems including SIS, LMS, and CRMs.
• Drive operational excellence by automating routine inquiries and reducing administrative burdens.
• Maintain strict adherence to compliance standards such as SOC2, FERPA, GDPR, and HIPAA.

• Proven track record of leading engineering teams, ideally in the EdTech or SaaS sectors.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML integration, API-based architecture, and cloud-scale deployments.
• Passion for technology that improves educational outcomes and identifies at-risk students.
• Ability to leverage predictive analytics for informed decision-making.
• Experience collaborating with product and sales teams to deliver scalable solutions.

• Flexible work environment with the possibility of remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Innovative culture fostering creativity and technological advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.
• Collaborative work environment focused on team success.

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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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