Fast Facts

MagicSchool is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team focused on building advanced AI tools for educators. This role includes defining technical strategy and ensuring high-quality execution while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Responsibilities: Lead and develop an engineering team, drive technical strategy, deliver scalable features, manage team processes, and recruit diverse engineering talent.

Skills: 5+ years in people management, strong software engineering background, exceptional communication skills, and familiarity with AI/ML systems.

Qualifications: Experience in hiring, coaching, and retaining engineering talent, with a passion for mission-driven work in education.

Location: USA

Compensation: $170000 - $220000 / Annually

WHO WE ARE: MagicSchool is the premier generative AI platform for teachers. We're just over 2 years old, and more than 5.5 million teachers from all over the world have joined our platform. Join a top team at a fast growing company that is working towards real social impact. Make an account and try us out at our website and connect with our passionate community on our Wall of Love.

Role Overview

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers (full-stack, backend, ML/data engineering) to build and scale MagicSchool’s next-gen AI tools. You’ll drive technical strategy, ensure high-quality execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to maintain alignment with our educator-first values.

What You'll Do

• Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team—mentor engineers, promote learning and collaboration
• Define technical strategy and roadmap collaborations with Product, Design, and Data Science
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, reliable, scalable features and infrastructure
• Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture guidance, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technical requirements
• Manage team processes, sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery metrics
• Balance speed of innovation with security, privacy, and regulatory standards critical to schools
• Recruit top-tier engineering talent and cultivate a diverse, inclusive team culture

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of people management and leadership experience
• Strong software engineering background (full-stack or backend) and experience scaling dependable and observable production systems
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate technical trade‑offs for stakeholders
• A passion for mission-driven work in education and building responsible AI solutions
• Proven experience hiring, coaching, and retaining engineering talent
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems, tools, and deployment (e.g., model serving, pipelines) is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI technology that directly impacts educators and students.
• Join a mission-driven team passionate about making education more efficient and equitable.
• Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live.
• Unlimited time off to empower our employees to manage their work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and users, and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need.
• Choice of employer-paid health insurance plans so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums.
• Every employee is offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years.
• Plus a 401k match & monthly wellness stipend

Our Values:

• Educators are Magic: Educators are the most important ingredient in the educational process - they are the magic, not the AI. Trust them, empower them, and put them at the center of leading change in service of students and families.
• Joy and Magic: Bring joy and magic into every learning experience - push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI.
• Community: Foster community that supports one another during a time of rapid technological change. Listen to them and serve their needs.
• Innovation: The education system is outdated and in need of innovation and change - AI is an opportunity to bring equity, access, and serve the individual needs of students better than we ever have before.
• Responsibility: Put responsibility and safety at the forefront of the technological change that AI is bringing to education.
• Diversity: Diversity of thought, perspectives, and backgrounds helps us serve the wide audience of educators and students around the world.
• Excellence: Educators and students deserve the best - and we strive for the highest quality in everything we do.