Senior Director, Product Engineering

Nerdy is a company focused on redefining the learning experience through their Live + AI™ platform. The Senior Director, Product Engineering will lead multiple engineering teams to deliver scalable product solutions and drive technical vision while fostering high-performing, inclusive teams.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the long-term technical and organizational strategy for multiple product engineering teams
• Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Business leaders to align roadmaps with company objectives
• Drive delivery excellence through strong execution frameworks, predictable planning, and measurable outcomes
• Build, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering leadership teams, including Directors and Senior Managers
• Establish and uphold engineering standards for architecture, quality, reliability, and security
• Lead large-scale system design and architectural decisions to ensure scalability and performance
• Oversee resource planning, budgeting, and headcount strategy across multiple teams
• Champion operational rigor through metrics, KPIs, and continuous improvement practices
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks at the portfolio level

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive engineering leadership experience, including managing managers and senior leaders
• Proven experience leading large, distributed product engineering organizations in a high-growth environment
• Strong track record of delivering complex, scalable software systems
• Demonstrated ability to set technical vision and influence executive-level strategy
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices, cloud architectures, and DevOps principles
• Experience driving organizational design, change management, and operational transformation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Data-driven decision-making mindset with strong business acumen
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred