Nerdy Dragon

Senior Director, Product Engineering

Nerdy Dragon

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Cloud

About the role

  • Define and execute the long-term technical and organizational strategy for multiple product engineering teams
  • Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Business leaders to align roadmaps with company objectives
  • Drive delivery excellence through strong execution frameworks, predictable planning, and measurable outcomes
  • Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering leadership teams, including Directors and Senior Managers
  • Establish and uphold engineering standards for architecture, quality, reliability, and security
  • Lead large-scale system design and architectural decisions to ensure scalability and performance
  • Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and headcount strategy across multiple teams
  • Champion operational rigor through metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement practices
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning
  • Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks at the portfolio level

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and senior leaders
  • Proven experience leading large, distributed product engineering organizations in a high-growth environment
  • Strong track record of delivering complex, scalable software systems
  • Demonstrated ability to set technical vision and influence executive-level strategy
  • Deep understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architectures, and DevOps principles
  • Experience driving organizational design, change management, and operational transformation
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
  • Data-driven decision-making mindset with strong business acumen
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
  • Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
  • A Remote-First Culture: We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
  • Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
  • Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services.
  • Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
  • You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
software development practicescloud architecturesDevOps principlessystem designarchitectural decisionsresource planningbudgetingKPI metricscontinuous improvement
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringcommunicationstakeholder managementinnovationaccountabilityinclusioncontinuous learningdata-driven decision-makingbusiness acumen
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringadvanced degree preferred