
OpenEd is the largest educational resource library with over a million assessments, videos, and homework. All aligned accurately to the appropriate standard via machine learning, in order of each resource's effectiveness in helping students achieve mastery. OpenEd uses quizzes to determine the optimal and most effective resource for each student. The result is truly personalized learning for the first time. More than a quarter million teachers use OpenEd to guide their instruction based on formative assessment.

OpenEd is the largest educational resource library with over a million assessments, videos, and homework. All aligned accurately to the appropriate standard via machine learning, in order of each resource's effectiveness in helping students achieve mastery. OpenEd uses quizzes to determine the optimal and most effective resource for each student. The result is truly personalized learning for the first time. More than a quarter million teachers use OpenEd to guide their instruction based on formative assessment.
Core offering: K–12 educational resource library with assessments, videos, and homework aligned to standards
Personalization: Uses quizzes and ML to recommend resources ordered by effectiveness for mastery
User base: Used by more than a quarter million teachers
Status: Listed as acquired by ACT and operating status closed
K–12 education; formative assessment and personalized learning
Education
2000000.00
Last funding date listed as 2014-07-15
“Acquired by ACT; operated status listed as closed”
About OpenEd
At OpenEd, we’re opening the world to every learner. With over 100,000 students served and growing rapidly, families trust us as a partner to the most precious thing in their lives, their children. Our vision: a future where education is no longer constrained by geography, rigid models, or outdated systems. Our mission: to give every student customized, world-class education and resources, empowering families and opening millions of doors for learners across the country.
Our Culture (The Foundation of Everything We Do)
Culture at OpenEd is intentional. It’s defined by what we promote—and what we tolerate. Our latest eNPS (employee net promoter score) of 77 places OpenEd in the top 1% of technology companies. Our values aren't just words; they are non-negotiable principles that guide every decision:
We’re currently accepting applications from those living in: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, MD, NC, NM, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI.
About the Role
We're seeking a Director of Data Engineering to build the next phase of our data infrastructure that powers OpenEd's growth. This is a greenfield opportunity to architect and implement our data warehouse solution from the ground up, creating the backbone that supports operational excellence and data-driven decision making across our rapidly scaling platform.
As our Director of Data Engineering, you'll be the technical owner of our data architecture, building 99% of the solution while partnering closely with Operations to ensure seamless handoff and adoption. You'll solve critical challenges like designing our fundamental data architecture, building out a complete business intelligence framework, establishing clear data request workflows, and creating the infrastructure that transforms how we serve our students and their families.
Your Immediate Impact
Within your first 90 days, you'll design and iterate on our data architecture and warehouse solution(s), partnering with the Operation division to establish streamlined data request processes and ensure data accuracy. You'll architect the technical iterations that eliminates current data sync challenges while building scalable systems for our growing student base accurately.
By month 6, you'll have deployed core infrastructure components, established clear Tier 1 and Tier 2 support processes with Operations, and created documentation and processes that enable rapid, accurate responses to data requests, processes, and workflows across the organization.
Success Metrics:
Who You Are:
This Role Will Excite You IF:
Team & Autonomy:
This role offers significant technical autonomy with the responsibility to make architecture decisions, identify vendors, and engage contractor teams as needed. You'll work closely with Operations and Product leadership to understand requirements and ensure smooth handoffs, while having the freedom to design and implement solutions that best serve OpenEd's unique needs.
You'll be the technical owner of our data infrastructure with the authority to prioritize initiatives, allocate resources, and establish engineering standards that will scale with our growth.
Reporting Line:
This role reports directly to Dave Wasmer, CTO.
Company Benefits:
EEO Statement
OpenEd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
OpenEd participates in E-Verify.