blackboard
The Senior Director of Software Engineering leads product development teams in evolving Blackboard's operating system, optimizing tools, and leveraging AI to enhance software engineering efficiency and customer value. This role involves transforming the company's work processes, fostering collaboration with Product Management, Design, Security, and Cloud Operations, and managing a global engineering organization. The position requires driving cost efficiency, ensuring compliance with security standards, and navigating complex organizational changes.
Headquarters
Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
1001-5000 employees
Founded
1997
Blackboard is an independent education technology company focused on transformational teaching and learning. Its portfolio includes Blackboard LMS for higher education and government, Ally (accessibility), Illuminate (analytics), Evaluate (course evaluation), and institutional effectiveness solutions. The company is prioritizing product excellence, responsible AI, usability, accessibility, and a proactive customer support model. Leadership includes CEO Bruce Dahlgren, with co‑founder Matthew Pittinsky set to rejoin as incoming CEO.
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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