Fast Facts

Curriculum Associates is seeking a hands-on Manager of Software Engineering to lead full-stack development teams focused on core components of their education technology platform.

Responsibilities: Lead and grow teams of full-stack engineers, ensure software quality, collaborate with various departments on roadmaps, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of inclusion and ownership.

Skills: Expertise in modern full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development, particularly React, GraphQL, and Node.js; strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills; experience with agile methodologies.

Qualifications: 7+ years in software development, 2+ years managing engineers, a track record of delivering high-impact software in fast-paced settings, and a passion for education is a plus.

Location: Located in North Billerica, MA, USA; remote work is not specified.

Compensation: $110500 - $196500 / Annually

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Manager, Software Engineering to lead multiple full-stack development teams building core components of our enterprise content management platform. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving the technical roadmap, fostering a strong engineering culture, and mentoring talented developers working with TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and Node.js.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people, process, and product.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow high-performing teams of full-stack engineers building scalable web applications and services.
• Provide technical direction while ensuring software quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, QA, and other Engineering leaders to shape roadmaps and deliver value to educators and students.
• Coach and mentor engineers in their career development, technical skills, and collaboration practices.
• Foster a culture of inclusion, continuous improvement, ownership, and accountability.
• Champion best practices in modern web development, including testing, CI/CD, observability, and secure coding.
• Guide architectural decisions and help break down complex problems into actionable plans.
• Help recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years directly managing engineers.
• Strong knowledge of modern full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript development—especially React, GraphQL, and Node.js.
• Proven ability to lead and scale teams working on enterprise-grade applications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.
• A track record of delivering high-impact software in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for education and mission-driven work is a strong plus.

Benefits and Pay Range:

Pay Range – This role’s range is $110,500. - $196,500. The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that Curriculum Associates considers in making compensation decisions based on our Compensation Philosophy. Actual base pay within that range will vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, prior experience and relevant skill sets. At Curriculum Associates, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances for each case. This role is also eligible to participate in the company bonus plan. The Company recognizes that minimum wage varies by location and will ensure all compensation decisions comply with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits – Benefit eligible employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan and receive an employer match. Employees have access to a flexible vacation and sick policy in addition to twelve paid holidays and a winter office closure between Christmas and New Year's, as well as a number of additional perks and benefits.