R&D Director

Edusoft, a subsidiary of ETS (makers of TOEIC® and TOEFL®), is a global leader in technology-driven English Language Learning and Assessment Solutions. We deliver cutting-edge blended learning experiences to educational institutions, governments, and corporations across 30+ countries.

Our flagship product, English Discoveries, is trusted by thousands of learners worldwide and is continuously evolving to meet dynamic market needs.

Why this role matters

As our R&D Director, you’ll play a mission-critical role in shaping the technology backbone and innovation agenda of a company at the intersection of education and technology.

You’ll lead Edusoft’s global Development team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned technology leader who combines strong technical expertise, strategic thinking, and people leadership to drive modernization, innovation, and scale.

What you’ll do

• Lead and grow a global development organization, defining our technology strategy and ensuring delivery excellence.

• Drive modernization initiatives: cloud migration, microservices, and scalable architecture.

• Provide hands-on leadership — mentor engineers, review designs, and guide technical excellence.

• Oversee Agile Scrum squads using Azure DevOps, ensuring efficient collaboration and delivery.

• Partner closely with Product, Business, and other stakeholders to turn customer needs into impactful solutions.

• Build a culture of curiosity, innovation, and continuous improvement.

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience leading and scaling software development teams.

• Strong background in architecture and engineering, with experience in C#, .NET Core, Web APIs, Angular, React Native, and MS SQL.

• Proven track record in modernization projects (cloud migration, microservices) and infrastructure transformation.

• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, and DevOps practices (Azure preferred).

• Strong communication, people leadership, and a business-aligned mindset.

• Ability to attract and inspire talent while driving both execution and innovation.

• Curious, AI-first thinker with a business-aligned mindset.

• BSc in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

• Fluent English and a global mindset.

👉 If you’re passionate about shaping the future of educational technology and ready to lead at a global scale, we’d love to hear from you!