Technical Engineering Manager, Content Platform Jobs

Khan Academy

Location:
United States, Mountain View

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

181990.00 - 204739.20 USD / Year

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Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced engineering leader to help manage our Content Platform team, which owns all of the tools relating to helping create, translate and publish our content.

Job Responsibility:

Drive delivery on product goals through direct people management
Partner with cross-functional colleagues in design, content, international, and product/program management
Build and grow experts/leaders through feedback and attention to personal career development
Collaborate with external partners to deliver contractual features
Partner with architects and other engineering managers to make sure our product architecture, performance, and quality meet the needs of our users
Empower engineers and support them with tools and processes to efficiently deliver amazing user experiences

Requirements:

At least 4 years of experience managing teams of software engineers
Experience with Agile development and methodologies
Experience with web application architecture and development
Experience with design systems, shared component libraries, and working with designers
Ability to manage a diverse and distributed team of engineers from all backgrounds
Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
Will be expected to be a “player-coach”, where coding is also an important aspect of the role
You’ve been a Senior Backend, or Backend-leaning Fullstack Engineer in the past
Ability to give and receive feedback in a constructive manner
Passion for helping others succeed
Motivated by the Khan Academy mission
Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
A strong point of view about products and user outcomes
Capable of navigating ambiguity, proactively seeking out the people/information you need to move projects forward
Passion for helping others succeed - not just your direct reports, but your peers as well

Nice to have:

Experience using Generative AI / LLMs to build products
Knowledge of common prompt engineering techniques, current state of generative models, and engineering techniques such as RAG
Experience building platforms which Product teams have leveraged and built upon, taking their needs into account when crafting your roadmap and vision for your surface area

What we offer:

Competitive salaries
Ample paid time off as needed
8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026
Remote-first culture
Generous parental leave
An exceptional team that trusts you
The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission
Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups
401(k) + 4% matching
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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