COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2013 by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra, OpenClassrooms is a mission-driven company with the ambition of making education and career opportunities accessible to everyone.

The school offers numerous open and free-access courses, along with accredited diploma programs for in-demand professions such as tech, IT, data, pedagogy, marketing, and more—all delivered 100% online. OpenClassrooms uniquely creates and produces all its courses and educational content, relying on a distinctive model focused on practical learning through professional projects and guidance from mentors who are experts in their respective fields.

From the beginning, OpenClassrooms’ mission has been centered around impact: by incorporating it into the statutes since 2018 and subsequently obtaining B Corp certification in 2021—a recognition for companies balancing profits with social impact. OpenClassrooms is featured in the Next 40/120 ranking, but what we take the most pride in is having facilitated a renewed career trajectory for over 50,000 individuals in 2023.

Our goal: to become a leader in solutions for apprenticeships and professional retraining.

OpenClassrooms. Education that works.

WHY ARE WE HIRING ?

We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead our team of software engineers.

The Engineering Manager will be responsible for overseeing the Engineering, Backend, Frontend, and potentially iOS, Salesforce, and Quality teams. They will ensure the quality, delivery, and reliability of all engineering projects, as well as the integration of tools interfacing with the platform.

YOUR MISSIONS

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure the quality, delivery, reliability, and scalability of our software and systems

• Develop and implement industry best practices, particularly in agile methodologies, Clean Architecture/Clean Code, Design Systems, collaboration between development and infrastructure teams, software quality, etc.

• Promote Lean and Agile methodologies, collective intelligence, and continuous improvement

• Work closely with the Product and Design departments as well as stakeholders to build solutions that meet needs and maintain strong cross-functional relationships

• Participate in the recruitment and retention of top engineering talent to build a high-performing team

• Continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our engineering processes

• Foster innovation by fully integrating AI into all phases of the product lifecycle (development, quality, processes, tools, and integrations) to develop innovative solutions that address the constantly evolving needs of both internal and external users

• Represent the engineering department both internally and externally, including developing our employer brand

YOUR FUTURE TEAM :

This position reports to the Engineering Director.

• A strong background in software engineering, with experience in Backend, Frontend, iOS, SalesForce, Security and Cloud Infrastructure;

• Proven experience in a leadership role, preferably at a Manager level, managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment;

• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing best practices and processes in engineering;

• A deep understanding of Agile and Lean methodologies, including eXtreme Programming and continuous improvement;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments;

• Experience managing budgets and allocating resources strategically;

• A track record of recruiting, hiring, and developing top engineering talent;

• Fluency in French (C1 minimum) and English (B2 minimum)

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

At OpenClassrooms, we prioritize learning potential over a perfect alignment with every job criterion. We highly value qualities such as eagerness to learn, commitment, and the potential for growth. If you are motivated and confident in your ability to excel in the role, we enthusiastically encourage you to submit your application.

• HR Prequalification (30 min): An initial video interview with a member of the HR team to discuss key criteria such as availability, salary expectations, and motivation.

• Manager Interview (1 h): A video interview with the hiring manager to dive deeper into your background and professional achievements. You will be asked situational and behavioral questions to assess your skills.

• Case Study A practical exercise to evaluate your problem-solving approach and technical or strategic thinking

• Interview with Your Peers (45 min): A video interview with two Engineering Managers to assess team fit and collaboration skills.

• Informal Chat with Your Future Team: An informal discussion to get to know your future colleagues and better understand the team’s culture.

• Professional References: At the end of the process, we may contact your professional references if needed.