Vice President, Engineering
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Job Description
At 2U we are all in on purpose. We are motivated by our mission to eliminate the back row in education and connected by our shared passion to deliver worldclass digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX the worlds leading online learning platform 2U powers more than 4000 online higher education offerings from free courses to full degrees. Together with more than 230 colleges universities and corporate partners we are helping to unlock human potential.
What Were Looking For:
VP of Engineering at 2U Inc. will be the next Technology Executive to join 2Us innovative mission and to become part of its dynamic and invigorating culture. You will be tasked with leading efforts in product innovation as well as process and operational change in our New York City office. Taking an active creative and practical approach the VP of Engineering will work closely with the CTO the existing product development team and other technologyfocused leadership to achieve and execute the strategic goals of the organization.
The ideal candidate should have a notable background in developing cuttingedge products and managing functional operations across multiple initiatives. Applicable skills and experience are paramount as well as an interest in our mission and shared values of 2U.
Key Role and Responsibilities:
- Establish Business Processes specific to the objectives of the 2U TechDev group
- Work alongside the CTO to ideate and think bigpicture about whats next
- Evaluate and recommend solutions that enhance companywide productivity as well as enhance and increase 2U partner resources
- Collaborate with other leadership in tech to successfully implement engineering KPI measurements and monitoring to establish engineering best practics
- Partner with our internal coaches to help XP teams deliver technically excellent software of demonstrated value.
- Make strong confident outsidethebox decisions that affect the future of 2U technology and the business as a whole
- Areas of responsibilities are CRM consolidation and and various Learning Management Systems
- Proactive use of AI tools for process automation and SDLC
Education and Experience:
- 10 years of leadership experience in an environment with robust technical products and constant innovation
- Excellent business judgment communicative and interpersonal skills that result in the ability to work effectively with leadership teams and external clients
- A willingness to create identify and leverage cuttingedge technologies at an enterprise level
- Proven ability to understand a product vision and execute on it
- Ability to discern in a buy vs. build situation
- Demonstrable Process Management experience in an SDLC environment of continual change
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Business Administration Mathematics Engineering or a related major or equivalent work experience
Other attributes that will help you
- Experience with data products and learning focused product management products
- Strong technical acumen; we use Python JavaScript MongoDB Salesforce Jira AWS
- Familiarity with Agile/XP technical practices including Test Driven Development Pair programming Continuous Integration etc.
- Familiarity with various Generative AI and process automation tools
- Track record of choosing technologies that succeed in a corporate infrastructure
- Have proven experience making outsidethebox decisions open to change
- Startup experience a huge plus
Working Conditions
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Physical Requirements
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Management Responsibilities
While this position is open to remote candidates across the U.S. we will prioritize those who live in the WashingtonBaltimore metropolitan area and who are available to come into our Headquarters in Arlington VA two days a week.
Benefits & Culture
Our global employee base is a diverse collection of innovators dreamers and doers working together to transform lives through higher education. We believe that every employee can advance our shared purpose and that life at 2U should be fun and meaningful. If youre excited by the opportunity to provide over 40 million learners and counting with access to worldclass online higher education then join us and do work that makes a difference. #NoBackRow
We offer comprehensive benefits (unique per country) and excellent work/life balance.
Fulltime include:
- Medical dental and vision coverage
- Life insurance disability and 401(k) employer match
- Free snacks and drinks inoffice
- Generous paid holidays and leave policies including unlimited PTO
- Additional time off benefits include: volunteer days parental leave and a companywide winter break
The anticipated base salary range for this role is ($240000 $297000) with potential bonus eligibility. Salary offers are made based on the candidates qualifications experience skills and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position budget for the position and cost of labor in the market in which the candidate will be hired.
2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At 2U we are committed to building and sustaining a culture of belonging respect and inclusion. We are proud of the steps weve taken to bring together an employee base that embodies diverse walks of life ideas genders ages races cultures sexual orientations abilities and other unique qualities. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by what makes us different as well as by how we are alike.
2U is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodations please reach out to us at: .
About 2U LLC
For more than a decade 2U Inc. has been the digital transformation partner of choice to great nonprofit colleges and universities delivering highquality online education at scale. As the parent company of edX a leading global online learning platform 2U provides over 45 million learners with access to worldclass education in partnership with more than 230 colleges universities and corporations. Our people and technology are powering more than 4000 digital education offerings from free courses to full degrees and helping unlock human potential. To learn more: visit .
About edX
edX is the education movement for restless learners and a leading global online learning platform from 2U LLC. Together with the majority of the worlds topranked universities and industryleading companies we bring our community of over 45 million learners worldclass education to support them at every stage of their lives and careers from free courses to full degrees. And were not stopping there were relentlessly pursuing our vision of a world where every learner can access education to unlock their potential without the barriers of cost or location. Learn more at .
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
2U is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against applicants or employees and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race creed color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy national origin age marital status disability citizenship military or veterans status or any other classifications protected by applicable federal state or local laws. 2Us equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including but not limited to recruiting hiring training promotion job benefits and pay.
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