Lead and mentor engineering teams in developing educational technology products, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software aligned with business goals.
Software Engineering Manager
Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada)
Company Overview
eDynamic Learning is celebrating 18 years of serving educators. Founded by a classroom teacher, we're on a mission to empower educators with accessible and equitable resources, guiding students on their journey to life after graduation. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and programs that facilitate student exploration of interests, career options, and skill acquisition through Career and Technical Education (CTE). We prioritize quality and the development of vital life readiness skills, including interpersonal communication and financial literacy.
Our commitment to fostering exploration starts early, with resources tailored to middle school students. Our rich courseware catalog and Learning Blade resource have a proven track record of expanding STEM, computer science, and career interest and awareness.
As the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, we offer a vast catalog of over 250 courses spanning grades 6-12. Our CTE pathway curriculum aligns to 14 career clusters, preparing students for nearly 100 industry certifications. To help bring our curriculum to learners, we provide professional development as well as virtual instructional services, supported by certified teachers, that facilitate personalized learning.
eDynamic Learning doesn't stop at coursework alone. We are passionate about helping students grow their skills through experiential learning through our Knowledge Matters virtual simulation instructional materials and projects. Our simulations are true hands-on learning in a virtual environment.
We take pride in the fact that our solutions and services are designed to empower educators and students alike, enabling them to take a transformative journey of exploration, engage in learning, and participate in real-world experiences.
In July 2025, eDynamic Learning was acquired by Pearson Education Inc., the world’s leading learning company.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing engineering teams in building and scaling impactful educational technology products.
In this role, you will focus on team leadership, delivery execution, and operational excellence, ensuring your teams consistently deliver high-quality software aligned with business and product goals.
You will partner closely with a Principal Engineer, who provides cross-team technical leadership and architectural guidance. Together, you will ensure strong execution, sound technical decisions, and scalable systems—without requiring the Engineering Manager role to operate at a Principal level of technical depth.
Responsibilities
Salary Range CAD$180,000 - $220,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Location: Remote (Anywhere in Canada)
Company Overview
eDynamic Learning is celebrating 18 years of serving educators. Founded by a classroom teacher, we're on a mission to empower educators with accessible and equitable resources, guiding students on their journey to life after graduation. We are dedicated to supporting both teachers and programs that facilitate student exploration of interests, career options, and skill acquisition through Career and Technical Education (CTE). We prioritize quality and the development of vital life readiness skills, including interpersonal communication and financial literacy.
Our commitment to fostering exploration starts early, with resources tailored to middle school students. Our rich courseware catalog and Learning Blade resource have a proven track record of expanding STEM, computer science, and career interest and awareness.
As the largest publisher of CTE and elective digital curriculum in North America, we offer a vast catalog of over 250 courses spanning grades 6-12. Our CTE pathway curriculum aligns to 14 career clusters, preparing students for nearly 100 industry certifications. To help bring our curriculum to learners, we provide professional development as well as virtual instructional services, supported by certified teachers, that facilitate personalized learning.
eDynamic Learning doesn't stop at coursework alone. We are passionate about helping students grow their skills through experiential learning through our Knowledge Matters virtual simulation instructional materials and projects. Our simulations are true hands-on learning in a virtual environment.
We take pride in the fact that our solutions and services are designed to empower educators and students alike, enabling them to take a transformative journey of exploration, engage in learning, and participate in real-world experiences.
In July 2025, eDynamic Learning was acquired by Pearson Education Inc., the world’s leading learning company.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing engineering teams in building and scaling impactful educational technology products.
In this role, you will focus on team leadership, delivery execution, and operational excellence, ensuring your teams consistently deliver high-quality software aligned with business and product goals.
You will partner closely with a Principal Engineer, who provides cross-team technical leadership and architectural guidance. Together, you will ensure strong execution, sound technical decisions, and scalable systems—without requiring the Engineering Manager role to operate at a Principal level of technical depth.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop engineers, fostering strong team performance, engagement, and career growth
- Own delivery outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, with high quality and predictability
- Partner with Product to define priorities, scope work, and align on business goals
- Collaborate with the Principal Engineer on technical direction, architecture, and complex problem-solving
- Establish and maintain effective engineering processes, rituals, and delivery metrics
- Ensure teams build secure, reliable, and maintainable software
- Drive planning, execution, and continuous improvement across the team
- Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and trade-offs to maintain delivery momentum
- Support hiring, onboarding, and team scaling as needed
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Communicate clearly with stakeholders on progress, risks, and outcomes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 12 years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in a people management role
- Proven ability to lead teams in delivering complex software projects in a remote environment
- Strong technical foundation in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and modern web architectures
- Experience working with Principal or Staff Engineers in a complementary leadership model (preferred)
- Experience delivering production-grade systems with modern DevOps practices
- Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Linux, and CI/CD pipelines
- Demonstrated ability to balance technical trade-offs, delivery timelines, and business priorities
- Legally eligible to work in Canada and/or the U.S.
- Strong people leadership and coaching skills
- Excellent execution and delivery management capabilities
- Ability to drive alignment and clarity across teams and stakeholders
- Solid technical judgment, with the ability to partner effectively on architectural decisions
- Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Pragmatic mindset focused on delivering business value efficiently
- Self-starter who thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment
Salary Range CAD$180,000 - $220,000 DOE + Annual Bonus + Benefits
Top Skills
AWS
Ci/Cd
Docker
Linux
Node.js
React
Typescript
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