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Engineering Manager

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InStride is a public benefit company whose mission is to develop the workforce of the future by helping employers provide career-boosting education opportunities to their employees through a network of high-quality academic institutions. We believe the most enduring way for companies to achieve transformative business and social impact is by investing in their people.

Role Description

Working with the Director of Engineering, this role will lead the development and sustainment of our Learner platform and experience. The ideal candidate would have previous experience building web and mobile digital products for large enterprises. A proven track record building and growing engineering teams from the ground up and a passion for our mission !.

In this role, you will lead a few teams of smart engineers that build the SAAS platform using modern technologies along with building apps & services, scalable data architecture, and backend systems using NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on technical leadership for a team of engineers, coach, mentor. Able to lead tests to build, deliver, and sustain outstanding learning services platform.
Be able to lead and be a technical domain specialist for platform architecture discussions and decisions. Help define, contribute, and support the broader Technology strategy.
Work closely with DevOps, QA, security, product, UX, PMO, and executive teams to meet business needs. Influence without authority, proactively communicate, and meet peers’ expectations.
Ensure modern engineering methodologies, implement tools and frameworks for software development, security, performance, etc. Ensure on time, on budget, and high-quality results that maximize business value.

Ideal Profile

Experience (2+yrs) in leading and delivering large scale, global, high traffic, and highly available consumer-facing web applications and mobile apps. Desirable working with distributed onshore/offshore teams
Experience (1+yrs) in JavaScript programming language and node.js tech stack, 2+yrs desirable experience with data technologies (e.g., RedShift, Hadoop, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, etc.).
Experience (3+yrs) of delivering projects using agile methodologies. Experience delivering SaaS solutions for large enterprise customers. Enjoys leading, developing, and mentoring engineers towards reaching their potential while producing high-impact digital platforms
Experience with a variety of open-source technologies, working with cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP), enterprise-grade system design, front-end (Angular, React), and back-end (RESTful APIs, Node.js, Python, microservices, serverless, etc.).
High EQ, comfort with ambiguity and a “no job too small” startup mentality
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science related field and work experience

If you are looking to apply for one of our Remote opportunities please know that InStride is only able to employ candidates from the following states.

California

Arizona

Washington

Texas

Massachusetts

Maryland

Michigan

Florida

New Jersey

Ohio

InStride is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, medical condition, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance relating to an applicant's criminal history.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please discuss your requested accommodation with our HRBP.

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Danea Al-Tikriti

Revenue Operations Analyst

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL

Achieve more for the company — and yourself

Danea Al-Tikriti said collaboration is at the heart of InStride, encouraging teammates to help each other drive progress — and grow professionally. She has embraced her chances to level up, including through the company’s training program, which was essential in helping her understand how the organization operates. Al-Tikriti has also attended several lunch-and-learns, where she’s learned about various topics, such as pipeline management. “By utilizing these resources, I’ve been able to contribute to InStride’s success and take my career to the next level,” she said.

We create an environment in which everyone can thrive and reach their full potential while delivering exceptional results for our customers and stakeholders.

Marcus Liu

Senior Revenue Operations Analyst

DRIVEN BY PASSION

Feel fulfilled by your impact on others

For Marcus Liu, InStride’s culture can be summed up in one word: passionate. “Everyone truly believes in our mission to make a generational impact through education,” he said. And according to Liu, it’s easy to see the company’s influence. By sharing learner videos with each other, team members get to see how they’ve helped countless individuals change their professional and personal lives by earning degrees and certifications. This positivity is reflected across the organization, making it easy to stay motivated. “I’m inspired to be better every day,” Liu said.

InStriders bring a level of passion to work every day that is evident in their attitude and work ethic.

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Sofia Ruiz Blake

Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager

TRUE TEAMWORK

Support your peers in every sense

According to Sofia Ruiz Blake, InStride isn’t just a group of colleagues — it’s a true team. “From the top down, everyone is invested in each other’s success and dedicated to helping them reach their goals,” she said. Teamwork plays a pivotal role in employees’ day-to-day work, especially when it comes to tackling large-scale projects. Yet for Ruiz Blake, the greatest moments of success come from team members supporting each other personally, whether they’re encouraging each other or celebrating milestones. “It’s moments like these that make me proud to be a part of a team that truly cares about each other,” she said.

You won't find this level of commitment and collaboration anywhere else.

What are InStride Perks + Benefits

InStride Benefits Overview

We want InStriders to thrive and feel supported. Below are a few perks and benefits we are proud to offer our team. We are most proud of our Step Forward program, in which InStriders can enroll in any of the 2,300+ course and program offerings available through our academic network., and InStride pays 100% of their tuition upfront.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

Since InStriders are spread out across the U.S., InStriders volunteer with non-profit organizations in communities nationwide.

Partners with nonprofits

InStride partners with OneTen Coalition as an endorsed talent developer to provide education opportunities and career advancement for Black talent.

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

Employee-led culture committees

Hybrid work model

In-person all-hands meetings

Once a year, InStriders gather in person to learn about the company and each other through work and informal sessions.

Employee awards

Flexible work schedule

Remote work program

Currently, all InStride employees work remotely.

Diversity

Highly diverse management team

Our leadership team represents a wide variety of backgrounds, and our hiring practices encourage bringing in many unique and different perspectives to our work and our organization.

Mandated unconscious bias training

InStriders have access to Arizona State University's "To Be Welcoming" curriculum, which is intended to help individuals participate in open and honest conversations with those in our community.

Diversity manifesto

Hiring practices that promote diversity

We start by using Text.io to write job descriptions and job postings that attract as wide an array of candidates as possible. We look for ways candidates whose values match our own.

Health Insurance + Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

InStride offers flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs.

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Wellness programs

InStride has a number of programs to support wellness, from mental health services to a work-from-home stipend to set up an ergonomic home office.

Mental health benefits

Through InStride's health insurance benefits, InStriders have access to Brightline, Cleo, Headspace and Spring Health for emotional and psychological support.

Wellness days

InStride schedules regular Wellness Days, when the entire company shuts down, to promote a better work-life balance.

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

401(K) matching

Performance bonus

Child Care & Parental Leave

Childcare benefits

In addition to a dependent care FSA option, InStride offers caregiver subsidies through Helpr to help InStriders who serve as caregivers for loved ones.

Generous parental leave

Family medical leave

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Company sponsored family events

Fertility benefits

Family expansion benefits available through our health insurance benefit plans.

Vacation + Time Off

Unlimited vacation policy

Generous PTO

In addition to unlimited PTO, InStride has Wellness Days throughout the year when the office closes. This ensures that InStriders can enjoy time off without worrying about falling behind.

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Company-wide vacation

InStride closes our offices between Christmas and New Year's Day to allow our team members time to spend with their families.

Office Perks

Commuter benefits

Company-sponsored outings

Free snacks and drinks

Some meals provided

Company-sponsored happy hours

Fitness stipend

Home-office stipend for remote employees

InStride provides all the necessary equipment to successfully work from home.

Mother's room

Professional Development

Job training & conferences

Tuition reimbursement

InStride covers 100% tuition upfront when you enroll in any of the 2300+ online courses offered by the institutions in our academic network. Learn new skills, earn a credential, or even a degree!

Lunch and learns

InStriders periodically host events to share information with their colleagues.

Promote from within

Continuing education stipend

InStride covers 100% tuition upfront when you enroll in any of the 2300+ online courses offered by the institutions in our academic network. Learn new skills, earn a credential, or even a degree!

Online course subscriptions available

Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

As part of our mission to enable lifelong learning, we provide full tuition coverage upfront for InStriders to earn a degree or credential from a university online within our network.

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