Pearson · 10 hours ago
Software Engineering Manager
Hoboken, NJ, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
6+ years expPearson is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead their Insights & Recommendations Scrum Team for the Pearson Learning Studio product. The role involves providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality delivery across a distributed team.
BooksDigital MediaEdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable data-driven applications
Provide hands-on technical guidance in SQL, data analytics pipelines, ReactJS, and Java-based backend systems
Design and oversee data models, analytics workflows, and performance optimization strategies
Ensure high standards of code quality, testing, and system reliability
Participate in technical design reviews and contribute directly when necessary
Manage and mentor a distributed Scrum team located primarily in India and Sri Lanka
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and regular coaching
Drive Agile best practices including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
Partner with Product, Design, and Analytics teams to align engineering execution with business priorities
Own delivery timelines and ensure predictable, high-quality releases
Identify risks early and proactively mitigate technical or operational blockers
Improve development processes and engineering efficiency across distributed teams
Qualification
Required
6+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager leading software development teams
10+ years of overall experience in the software and technology industry
Strong hands-on expertise in: SQL & data analytics, ReactJS, Java
Experience building data-driven web applications and analytics platforms
Demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed teams
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required)
Preferred
Experience working with data visualization tools and analytics frameworks
Familiarity with cloud-based architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience scaling high-performance engineering teams
Benefits
This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program.
Company
Pearson
Pearson operates as a media and education company that offers a wide range of services to its customers.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Liav Even-Chen
Chief Financial Officer (Pearson Israel)
Kim England
Vice President, Digital Employee Experience and Community Engagement
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