Engineering Manager, MagicSchool AI
$170-220k
+ Stock options
AI education platform
Be an early applicant
AI education platform
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-220k
+ Stock options
21-100 employees
Company mission
To help lighten the load, so teachers can save their energy for where they shine best - in the classroom, in front of students.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of people management and leadership experience
- Strong software engineering background (full-stack or backend) and experience scaling dependable and observable production systems
- Exceptional communication skills and ability to translate technical trade‑offs for stakeholders
- A passion for mission-driven work in education and building responsible AI solutions
- Proven experience hiring, coaching, and retaining engineering talent
- Familiarity with AI/ML systems, tools, and deployment (e.g., model serving, pipelines) is a plus
What the job involves
- As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of engineers (full-stack, backend, ML/data engineering) to build and scale MagicSchool’s next-gen AI tools
- You’ll drive technical strategy, ensure high-quality execution, mentor engineers, and collaborate cross-functionally to maintain alignment with our educator-first values
- Lead and grow a high-performing engineering team—mentor engineers, promote learning and collaboration
- Define technical strategy and roadmap collaborations with Product, Design, and Data Science
- Ensure timely delivery of high-quality, reliable, scalable features and infrastructure
- Drive technical excellence through code reviews, architecture guidance, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to translate user needs into technical requirements
- Manage team processes, sprint planning, capacity planning, and delivery metrics
- Balance speed of innovation with security, privacy, and regulatory standards critical to schools
- Recruit top-tier engineering talent and cultivate a diverse, inclusive team culture
Application process
- Apply by: 1 July 2025 at 07:00 BST
Our take
MagicSchool AI is levelling up education with its generative AI tools designed to enhance both teaching and learning environments. Initially focused on creating AI-driven resources for educators, the company is now expanding to provide tools directly for students, to support various learning activities and improve educational outcomes.
These tools are built to streamline and enrich the educational experience with customized AI solutions that cater specifically to the needs of teachers and students. By working closely with educational institutions and incorporating feedback, MagicSchool aims to address common challenges in education and make AI a valuable asset in the classroom.
With substantial funding to its name, its clear that investors see the potential in MagicSchool's proposition. The company is now ready to take the next step in its mission of integrating AI into educational settings to benefit both teachers and students.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Jun 2025
$60m
LATE VC
Feb 2025
$45m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $122.4m
Company benefits
- Work from home
- Unlimited Time Off
- Insurance (we offer four different 100% employer-paid health insurance plans, and dental and vision are also offered at very low premiums)
- $100 Monthly Wellness Stipend
- 401k Match (we match 100% of the first 1% and 50% of your next 5%)
- Stock Options (all of our employees are offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years)
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Adeel Khan
(CEO)Previously a Founding School Director/Managing Director of Schools at DSST Public Schools. Prior to that, they were a Social Studies Teacher at KIPP Metro Atlanta and a Special Education and English Teacher at Teach for America.
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