Director of Solutions Architecture, MagicSchool AI
$170-205k
OTE
$150-175k
BASE
+ Stock Options
More information about location
AI education platform
Job no longer available
AI education platform
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$170-205k
OTE
$150-175k
BASE
+ Stock Options
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To develop cutting-edge AI solutions that empower educators and inspire students.
Role
Who you are
- Demonstrated ability to build processes and operating rhythms in ambiguous or zero to one environments
- Demonstrated success supporting strategic district engagements such as RFPs, pilots, workshops, or technical reviews
- Strong understanding of K-12 district landscapes including curriculum, instructional workflows, technical requirements, and AI in education
- Ability to influence cross functional stakeholders and align teams without authority
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to represent the district voice internally and externally
- Experience in education, EdTech, instructional technology, or K-12 implementation environments
- Experience coaching teams in consultative storytelling, technical credibility, and high stakes presentations
- Experience managing Solutions Architects, Sales Engineers, or similar technical customer facing teams
- Experience working across pre sale and/or post sale motions in K-12 SaaS or services organizations
- Experience collaborating closely with Sales and Professional Services in complex or long cycle sales contexts
- Experience building or improving team processes, operating cadences, or performance frameworks
- Strong technical aptitude, with an understanding of AI tools, SSO, LMS, LTI integrations, and district IT landscapes
Desirable
- Prior experience as a Solutions Architect or Sales Engineer in K-12
- Experience shaping or scaling an SA function
- Experience partnering closely with Product to translate field insights into roadmap direction
- Experience in both SaaS and services organizations
- Experience coaching teams on high visibility demos and district-facing communication
What the job involves
- You will lead and scale the Solutions Architecture function within Professional Services while partnering closely with Sales. You will define the vision, operating cadence, and team capabilities that drive successful pre and post sale engagements with K 12 districts
- Build a metrics driven solutions architect operating model that clearly demonstrates impact on deal velocity, deal size, win rates, implementation quality, and renewal outcomes, along with a consistent reporting cadence to Sales and PS leadership
- Define the end to end vision of success for Solutions Architects including clear expectations, competencies, and performance standards across pre sale solutioning, instructional workflow design, technical reviews, and post sale implementation support
- Prepare and upskill the SA team to support both SaaS and services based offerings by strengthening their consultative, instructional, technical, and implementation readiness capabilities
- Serve as the connective tissue between districts and internal teams by translating field insights into product, implementation, and sales strategy, and by reinforcing what successful district implementations should look like at MagicSchool
- Increase SA effectiveness in high impact district engagements such as demos, workshops, RFPs, pilots, and renewal rescues to support long education sales cycles
- Work on cutting-edge AI technology that directly impacts educators and students
- Join a mission-driven team passionate about making education more efficient and equitable
- Flexibility of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration with our team - no matter where they live
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, it's 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: We offer the flexibility and comfort of working from home, while fostering a unique culture built on relationships, trust, communication, and collaboration - regardless of location.
- Unlimited PTO: We offer unlimited time off to promote work-life balance. We work hard for our teachers and encourage our employees to rest and take the time they need in service to their work.
- Insurance: We offer various medical plans, provided at low to no premiums as well as low premium dental and vision coverage so you can take care of yourself and your family.
- 401k Match: We match 100% of the first 1% and 50% of your next 5% towards your 401(k).
- Stock Options: All of our employees are offered generous stock options, vested over 4 years. If we do well, you do well!
- Parental Leave: We offer 12 weeks paid parental leave for recovery and bonding with the newest addition to your family.
- Wellness: Every month, you receive an additional $100 monthly wellness stipend - to spend on whatever you please!
- Office Setup Stipend: When you join the MagicSchool team, you’ll automatically receive a $500 stipend to set up your home office to meet your needs.
Company HQ
Civic Center, Denver, CO
Leadership
Adeel Khan
(Founder & 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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