Overview:

Nerdy is looking for an innovative and AI-native Director of Software Engineering to lead our engineering team. As the Director of Software Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward our mission of helping people learn by leading a dynamic team of software engineers. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of cutting-edge educational technology solutions that enable a high-quality, personalized learning experience for students.

About Nerdy:

At Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) - the company behind Varsity Tutors - we’re redrawing the blueprint of learning. Our Live + AI™ platform fuses real-time human expertise with proprietary generative-AI systems, setting a new bar for measurable academic impact at global scale.

We recruit the kind of technologists and operators you’d bet on as solo founders - people who turn ambiguous problems into shipping code, iterate faster than markets move, and compound their advantage with every data point. In an era where great employees can deliver 10-times the leverage of the merely good, we back those who play to win.

Fortune favors the bold. Join us.

How we compete:

AI-Native at every level
From the CEO to day-one hires, everyone builds and ships with generative AI. If you’re not wielding AI, you’re not done.
Entrepreneurial velocity
Move at founder speed, prototype in hours, and measure in real user outcomes. Slow teams die.
Free-market rigor
Ideas rise or fall on merit and results - no committees, no politics, no cap on upside.
Full-stack ownership
You design, build, and run what you ship; accountability is a feature, not a bug.
Reward for contribution
Pay rises with impact, not years. Outstanding results earn outsized rewards. We evaluate both what you achieve and how you achieve it: living our leadership principles and using AI effectively are formally measured and rewarded.
Relentless exploration
Push the frontier of generative AI in live learning and - because only the paranoid survive - questioning every legacy assumption along the way.
Is Apolitical
You stay focused on mission-aligned outcomes, not distractions or unrelated causes.

If you’re a technically minded builder who thrives on open competition, personal responsibility, and the chance to redefine how the world learns - while continually stretching the limits of what generative AI can do - come do the most ambitious and rewarding work of your career here. Learn more at nerdy.com.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience (8+ years) in software engineering leadership roles.
Strong background in educational technology or related industries.
Exceptional technical expertise in software development and architecture.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and modern development tools.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Proven ability to manage teams and projects effectively.
Visionary thinking with a focus on innovation.
Experienced with AI-native tools that enhance productivity and speed (Cursor, Make.com, Supabase, Netlify, Claude Code, n8n, Firecrawl, ChatGPT, Grok, Bolt, Vercel, etc).

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic technical leadership, guiding the software engineering team in the design, development, and delivery of innovative learning technology solutions.
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of software engineers, ensuring they have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance, to drive the development and enhancement of our educational technology products.
Develop and execute a technology roadmap that aligns with the company's vision, staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Establish and maintain high standards of software quality, overseeing testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the reliability and scalability of our products.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders,both internally and externally, to understand their needs and continuously improve our solutions.
Drive a culture of innovation within the engineering team, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance our products.

Unleash Your Potential at Nerdy:

At Nerdy, you'll earn your success through meritocracy and exceptional outcomes. Our benefits reward performance and initiative:

Competitive Compensation & Advancement: Market-leading salary paired with clear promotion pathways and equity (RSUs) - become an owner in our success.
Retirement Made Simple: 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
A Remote-First Culture: We embrace flexibility across time zones and working styles to attract top talent and meet learners where they are.
Flexible Time Off: Recharge on your terms, ensuring maximum productivity.
Continuous Learning: Access an all-inclusive learning membership for you and your household, including 1:1 tutoring hours, unlimited on-demand classes, and our full suite of learning products and services.
Supercharge with AI: Leverage cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate your workflow.
You’re Covered: Medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD plans plus strong maternity, paternity, and adoption leaves - numerous options for you and your family.

The Bottom Line:

If you're driven by impact, energized by ownership, and excited to help shape what’s next, you’ll thrive here. We move fast, think big, and reward those who deliver. This isn’t a traditional corporate environment - it’s a place to do the most meaningful work of your career.

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