Nerdy
The Lead Security Engineer at Nerdy is responsible for defining and executing enterprise security strategies, leading initiatives to ensure compliance, manage threats, and design secure architecture in a cloud-first environment. The role involves strategic leadership combined with hands-on operational oversight to protect company assets and support business growth.
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is an education-technology company and live online learning platform that delivers AI-powered tutoring and expert instruction across more than 3,000 subjects. It offers one-on-one and group tutoring, intelligent expert matching, personalized study recommendations and other AI learning tools for students, parents, and educators worldwide. Founded in 2007 and operating the Varsity Tutors brand, Nerdy focuses on academic tutoring, test prep, language learning, STEM/computer science and professional skills, combining human instructors with technology to scale personalized learning.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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