Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Sr. Engineering Manager for a remote direct placement opportunity with a leading EdTech company focused on student safety and classroom engagement tools. This individual will lead a team of 10–12 engineers across high-impact product lines. The Engineering Manager will be responsible for driving Agile execution across the team, including sprint planning, standups, and delivery oversight, while partnering closely with Product and QA leadership to scale and enhance core platforms. This role will play a critical part in the company's upcoming product expansion. The manager will contribute to technical decision-making, guide system design for scalable and distributed applications, and ensure teams are delivering against product and business objectives. Additionally, this individual will mentor engineers, track performance through KPIs, and foster a high-performing engineering culture. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, with significant influence on technical direction, team structure, and how engineering operates at scale. The ideal candidate brings a strong balance of product thinking, technical depth, and leadership experience, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and influence the next generation of AI-driven educational tools. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with the best data science team in Ed Tech.
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Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of people leadership experience managing 6+ engineers consistently (ideally 10–12 direct reports)
Strong background as a hands-on Software Engineer prior to moving into management
Proven experience running Agile environments (scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, standups)
Experience scaling complex, distributed systems in mid-to-large organizations (300+ employees preferred)
Tech stack exposure to AWS/cloud environments and modern front-end frameworks (React)
Experience partnering closely with Product Managers to deliver and scale product features
Experience tracking team performance through KPIs, delivery metrics, and engineering outcomes
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
GoLang experience
Strong AI fluency and ability to influence technical design decisions leveraging AI/ML
Experience working on product engineering teams tied to revenue-generating platforms
Background in EdTech or Chrome-based applications/extensions
Experience launching or scaling new products in high-growth environments
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.