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CourseStorm · United States Of America · Hybrid

About the job

About CourseStorm: Meaningful Work

"Do you want to sell sugar water for the rest of your life or come with me and change the world?" This is what Steve Jobs said to Pepsi's CEO, John Sculley, in 1983 when describing the opportunity to work at Apple. (John took the job.)


This line is great because it really puts our professional lives into perspective. How can we make the most of the time we have to help the greatest number of people?


At CourseStorm, we've built a business that doesn't sell sugar water — we help people connect to education and we only make money when we do that effectively. It's a virtuous cycle and the best business model on the planet. Alongside this mission, we've created a company culture that values its people and helps them reach their highest potential.


Code & Craft

As a Software Engineering Manager at CourseStorm, you'll help to drive our mission of streamlining access to education. You'll care deeply about both code and people, helping to infuse our software with craft and empathy. You'll lead a team where, as one of our Engineers elegantly put it, "When you ask for a hand, you get five." This tight knit team works closely together to push themselves and one another to reach our goals and create the best product we know how in order to empower millions of connections to education across the country.


People & Empathy

In this role, leadership extends beyond technical abilities; it's also about mentoring and supporting your team. You'll lead a team where, as one of our Engineers elegantly put it, "When you ask for a hand, you get five." This tight knit group works closely together to push themselves and one another to reach our goals with a shared sense of purpose and dedication.


Join Us

If this sounds like the type of team that you'd like to lead and the mission that you'd like to champion, we'd love to hear from you.


Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee the end-to-end software development process, from planning and design to implementation and deployment.
  • Collaborate with a product manager and other cross-functional teams to define project requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality software solutions on time and within budget.
  • Promote innovation and technical excellence within the engineering team by staying current with and advocating for industry best practices.
  • Champion a culture of quality, performance, and reliability, ensuring that our software meets the highest standards of customer experience.


Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6+ years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 2 years in a management role leading a team toward individual and shared goals
  • Extensive experience leading web software engineering projects using agile and highly iterative development practices.
  • Strong technical skills in the craft of software development, including deep expertise in programming languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, or JavaScript.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of motivating and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential.
  • Passion for building truly great products and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.


Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance plan (EAP)
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid holidays
  • "Take What You Need", Unlimited paid time off
  • Paid professional development
  • Home office budget
  • Annual personal learning stipend: use it to buy books, classes with a friend, videos, etc -- just explore the education you're interested in!


About CourseStorm

We believe that everyone is needed to build a better world through education and we are actively working to hire a diverse staff. The unique experiences, perspectives, and talents of our team members aren’t accessories – they are instrumental to our success and the impact we make. We welcome anyone with an open mind and an open heart to join us on this journey.


CourseStorm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or national origin.