Senior Lead Engineer, Teamship

College Board – Technology Division  Location: This is a fully remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). Type: This is a full-time position About The Team The College Board is a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that aims to clear a path for all students to own their futures. We focus on expanding access to higher education and helping students develop the skills they need for college and career readiness, serving more than 7 million students annually — a reach unparalleled in a fragmented sector. As part of this mission, College Board is expanding its work at the intersection of education and the workforce through the acquisition of District C, a nonprofit organization and scaling its flagship work-based learning program, Teamship. This acquisition strengthens College Board’s ability to deliver real-world, career-relevant learning experiences that help students build the durable skills employers value most — including collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. Learn more about the acquisition here. This is our first acquisition in over a decade. Teamship is a work-based learning model in which small teams of students work on real business challenges for real employers, gaining hands-on experience while building confidence, social capital, and transferable skills. Learn more about Teamship here. Our team is entering an exciting build and scale phase — bringing together College Board’s reach, technology, and operational expertise with the strength of the Teamship model. We’re assembling a cross-functional group of designers, engineers, product managers, and researchers who thrive on solving meaningful problems to join the Teamship Team to ensure more students have access to meaningful work-based learning and can build the durable skills employers value most. About The Opportunity   As a Senior Lead Engineer you’ll lead the charge in building a national-scale platform that empowers students to engage with real employer challenges and develop career-defining skills. Working alongside a Product Manager and Product Designer, you’ll architect and build cutting-edge software that supports educators, engages business partners, and scales to tens of thousands of students. You’ll shape technical strategy, define high-quality engineering practices, and steer how our technology evolves. You’ll also anchor agile operations, lead peer reviews, resolve production issues, and ensure our system is robust, secure, and efficient. If you’re excited by building foundational systems that will impact learners and partners across the country, this is a high-stakes opportunity to drive real change. In this role, you will:  Design & Implementation (50%)

• Design and implement high-quality software using the latest technologies with a focus on building component-based, cost-effective, scalable, and secure solutions using design patterns to improve collaboration with other microservices/apps and promoting code reuse
• Maintain the highest engineering standards in collaboration with product owners, architects, and stakeholders, in support of our systems and services 
• Understand new product capabilities and decompose the implementation into specific functional changes for verification
• Build solutions using the best practices of Agile, CI/CD, and DevOps.

Team Operations & Success (25%)

• Participate in, or lead Agile SCRUM ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Grooming, Daily SCRUM, Demo) and contribute to team deliverables.
• Participate and lead peer reviews of software engineering artifacts
• Assist in the resolution of production issues
• Adhere to development standards and security policies and procedures
• Adopt the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practice of rapidly implementing, testing, and delivering high-quality code based on the team’s DevOps model
• Continuously develop the skills required to work as part of the Agile team in a poly-skilled development environment

Software Solutioning & Design (25%)

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the customer’s business processes and operations
• Work closely with Product Management and Design to evaluate feature requests, provide level-of-effort estimates and contribute to sprint planning
• Conduct and participates in peer code and design reviews
• Participate in design research in close collaboration with Product Management and Design; including user interviews, observation, and development of prototypes.

About You, You Have

• 10+ years of production level software development experience managing the entire lifecycle of features, including design, development, documentation, and deployment
• Proficiency in reviewing and improving code structure and architecture for testability, maintainability, and scalability, with hands-on experience in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and AWS Serverless technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with team members to identify and resolve issues, and partnering with Product Owners to prioritize backlog.
• Proven ability to pitch new ideas and implement improved systems and processes, delivering excellent results.
• Effective communicator and team lead, able to provide actionable feedback, mentor team members, and participate in interviews to evaluate engineering talent.
• Ability to travel 3-5 times a year to our NYC or Reston, VA office.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

All Roles At College Board Require

• A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. 
• Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
• A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input.
• A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking.
• A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success.

About Our Process 

• Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.
• While the hiring process may vary, it generally includes: resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks.

What We Offer At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. A Thoughtful Approach To Compensation

• The hiring range for this role is $185,000 – $200,000
• Your exact salary will depend on your location, experience, and how your background compares to others in similar roles at the College Board.
• We aim to make our best offer upfront rooted in fairness, transparency, and market data.
• We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live.
• You’ll have open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process. Check out our careers page for more.

About College Board College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org. College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. We’re a mission-driven, not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to excellence in education. Founded 125 years ago, we are committed to clearing a path for all students to own their future. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers. Learn more at cb.org. Mission Clearing a path for all students to own their future. Clearing a path for all students to own their future. What Guides Us At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

• Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
• Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
• Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
• Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

At College Board, our work is guided by four Operating Principles, and we seek team members who not only align with these principles but actively live them out in their day-to-day work .

• Prioritize and Simplify – We focus on what matters most, reduce complexity, and move quickly when needed.
• Say and Receive – We give and receive feedback candidly and kindly, welcoming growth and healthy debate.
• Go for Greatness – We pursue excellence using data, iteration, and bold thinking to raise the bar.
• Lead as One College Board – We build a culture of trust, inclusion, and shared responsibility for long-term impact.

We Value and Provide Growth, Recognition, and Purpose In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
• A team that invests in your development and success

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, we offer:

• Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
• A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
• A team that invests in your development and success

✨Learn More ✨ Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More. Learn more about College Board’s Operating Principles, Our Remote-first Workplace Policy, Benefits, Recruiting Process and More. EEOC statement College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. College Board is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.