Manager, Software Engineering

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation's K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for developing innovative education solutions? Curriculum Associates is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled
Software Engineering Manager
to lead and grow our engineering teams. In this role, you will manage talented full-stack and backend engineers, guiding them in building reliable, scalable, and high-quality software solutions that empower educators and students nationwide.

The Manager of Software Engineering is responsible for bringing new & enhancing

existing digital products to market by setting technical direction, coordinating risk

and priority across teams and vendors, shaping architectural strategy, managing

people, and collaborating closely with product partners on project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of full-stack and backend software engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
• Lead a software engineering team, with Product and vendor partners, to deliver i-Ready experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Partner with Product to prioritize feature functionality, technical debt and production issues across sprints in an agile environment.
• Drive best practices in software development, including code quality, architecture design, testing, and deployment.
• Develop and execute plans to scale applications for performance and reliability while addressing business needs.
• Ensure alignment of team goals with organizational objectives and promote a culture of continuous improvement
• Identify and mitigate risks in the development process and provide solutions to technical challenges.
• Act as a technical leader, staying current with emerging trends and ensuring adoption of relevant tools and technologies.
• Research, evaluate, help select, and implement technology frameworks and patterns.
• Focus team on success, unblock issues, escalate as needed, and build relationships with peers for success.
• Streamline processes to drive efficiency and continuous delivery.
• Propose staffing plan(s) that will serve as inputs for annual budget planning sessions.
• Support/remediate/communicate Production-related issues and releases.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Full stack and backend development, preferably with Java, Spring Boot, or similar technologies. Strong subject matter expertise leading [React or Java]-based application(s)
• Familiarity with, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with Accessibility will be an added advantage
• Proven ability to coach and mentor engineers at different levels of experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to align technical execution with business priorities.
• Experience managing projects with Agile methodologies, delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong desire for self-development and the mentoring of team members.
• Ability to stay current on trends and technology related to web, mobile, and UX.
• Ability to work with outside vendor(s).
• Ability to build technical documentation.
• Ability to build creative staffing plans.
• Ability to provide operational support for assigned applications.
• Passion for building technology that makes an impact in the education sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 10+ years of experience in software development and 4+ years of experience managing or leading engineering teams.
• Experience working with distributed systems or SaaS platforms.
• Understanding of database design and optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Familiarity with education technology and the unique challenges of developing products for teachers and students.

Why Join Us?

At Curriculum Associates, you will be part of a mission-driven organization committed to improving education for all students. We value creativity, diversity, and innovation in our work culture. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students and educators around the world.