At 2U, we are looking for a highly technical Director of Software Engineering and Architecture to lead the design and evolution of scalable, cloud-native platforms across student/learner experience, applications, and data ecosystems.
Requirements
- 12–15+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with 5+ years in leadership roles
- Proven experience as a hands-on technical leader across engineering and DevOps
- Strong expertise in at least one of the following in each area: Languages: Python, TypeScript (Ruby, Clojure, or Elixir a plus), Frontend: React ecosystem, Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, OpenAI API (GPT models, embeddings, function calling), AWS cloud ecosystem, Docker & Kubernetes (EKS), CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance, disability, and 401(k) employer match
- Free snacks and drinks in-office
- Generous paid holidays and leave policies, including unlimited PTO
- Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days, parental leave, and a company-wide winter break