VP Engineering

What We’re Looking For :

Are you passionate about leading developers to build innovative software? Are you interested in using modern web technologies to unleash the power of our data and building elegant and scalable systems to help create innovative classroom learning experiences? You will lead a team of talented developers on all phases of software development including requirements definition, design, development, testing, integration, and deployment. You will architect our backend and front-end infrastructure and will have the opportunity to build large, web-based applications that serve thousands of users to drive proactive learning and support models for our instructors and students. You have experience shipping large scale products and in writing production-quality code in React, Go and Postgres / SQL and have experience in managing Salesforce software development. Importantly, you are open and collaborative and know how to motivate a team of remote developers. This individual is a senior leader in the Engineering and Architecture team, as well as a senior leader in the TechDev division.

Key Accountabilities :

• Strategy (appropriate allocation of capital to value-oriented business objectives)
• Operations (ongoing delivery of planned work while minimizing the impact of unplanned work)
• Team (recruitment, retention and training of world-class software development teams)
• Budget (managing budgets within allocated ranges)

This individual will partner closely with the VP of Platform Product Management and business stakeholders to ensure that technology supports the achievement of the key objectives in the business. They actively seek opportunities to drive software engineering excellence across portfolios and provide strategic context to technology choices. This individual will also work closely with other senior leaders in 2U to enable product line excellence.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To :

Things That Should Be In Your Background :

Other Attributes That Will Help You In This Role :

This role will be expected to work after hours to manage or coordinate exceptional circumstances such as service degradation, service disruption or other unexpected technology behaviors.

About 2U Inc. (NASDAQ : TWOU)

At 2U, we power world-class online education and in-person boot camps. Going beyond traditional learning management systems, we use tech, people, and data to help top universities transform in the digital era—and eliminate the back row in higher ed. We support lifelong learning which means thinking beyond a single degree. It means finding ways for students to gain the skills they need to change careers, evolve their expertise, and meet the challenges of the changing world head-on. We help universities fill those needs—developing new digital education technologies and offerings capable of supporting students at different points in their lives. Whether they need a simple refresher, to learn something new, or to change their career trajectories completely, our university partners are there to help them succeed. Together with our partners, 2U has positively transformed the lives of more than 150,000 students and lifelong learners.

About Trilogy

Trilogy Education, a brand of 2U Inc., partners with the best universities in the world to create and manage skills-based instructional programs (boot camps) to provide training for today’s workers with tomorrow’s skills.

2U Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At 2U, we are committed to creating and sustaining a culture that embodies diverse walks of life, ideas, genders, ages, races, cultures, sexual orientations, abilities and other unique qualities of our employees. We strive to offer a workplace where every employee feels empowered by the ways in which we are different, as well as the ways in which we are the same.

Benefits & Culture

Working at 2U means working with individuals that are passionate and mission driven. We collaborate on tough problems to deliver the best outcomes for our partners, students, and each other. You will find team members working together in our open office spaces, gathered in the kitchen grabbing a snack, or taking a break in our game rooms. 2U offers a comprehensive benefits package :

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Note : 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, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, military or veterans’ status, or any other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. 2U’s equal opportunity policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, job benefits, pay and dismissal.

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