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Senior Director, Product Engineering
Location
United States
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Lead
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
The Senior Director, Product Engineering leads multiple engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-impact product solutions aligned with Nerdy’s strategic objectives. This leader drives technical vision, operational excellence, and cross-functional alignment while building high-performing, inclusive teams. The role is responsible for translating business strategy into measurable engineering outcomes across complex product portfolios.
Qualifications
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
- 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
- Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
- 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.
- Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.
Job 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
- 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
Benefits
- Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
- 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
- We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
- Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
- 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.
- Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.
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