Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Posted on 6/18/2024

Cambly

Cambly

1,001-5,000 employees

Online platform for English language tutoring

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230k/yr

+ Equity Compensation

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid work model requires in-office presence on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Python
React.js
Redux.js
MongoDB
Flask
Requirements
  • 10+ years of software engineering experience
  • 3+ years leading an engineering team
  • Experience working cross-functionally, especially with product managers
  • Experience with our tech stack (mongodb, flask/python, react/redux) or similar technologies
Responsibilities
  • Work cross-functionally with design, engineering, and product management to own the team’s vision and strategy.
  • Help set team goals and technical direction while ensuring that they align with the goals of the larger organization.
  • Build and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.

Cambly provides an online platform for learning English through one-on-one video chat sessions with native English speakers. Users can sign up for various subscription plans that offer different amounts of tutoring time, allowing them to choose options that fit their learning needs and budgets. The platform is user-friendly, enabling learners to connect with tutors instantly without prior scheduling, which is especially beneficial for busy individuals. Cambly also offers specialized courses for children and provides services to organizations looking to enhance their employees' English proficiency. This combination of individual and B2B services sets Cambly apart from competitors, as it caters to a wide range of learners. The company's goal is to make English language learning accessible and convenient for everyone, regardless of their schedule.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$122M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for personalized learning boosts Cambly's market potential.
  • Mobile-friendly platform positions Cambly well in the expanding mobile learning market.
  • Global English learning market growth supports Cambly's expansion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Duolingo and Babbel.
  • Free language resources on social media may attract cost-conscious users.
  • Economic downturns could reduce spending on subscription-based language services.

What makes Cambly unique

  • Cambly offers on-demand access to native English tutors via video chat.
  • The platform provides flexible subscription plans catering to various learning needs and budgets.
  • Cambly's user-friendly interface allows instant tutor connections without prior scheduling.

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Benefits

100% paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance - choose between HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans

HSA & FSA accounts

Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

11+ Observed holidays and wellness days

Wellness & Fitness initiatives

Flexible time off

Casual, fun environment

Team events and family-friendly celebrations

Learning management systems

Employee referral program

Employee recognition program

Themed happy hours with food and drinks**

Onsite Mother's rooms and Serenity Rooms**

Onsite fitness center and showers**

Onsite cafe offering variety of meals including vegetarian and vegan options**

**Due to Covid restrictions, services are not being currently offered. They will resume upon return to onsite.

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
TechCrunch
Jan 24th, 2023
Hear how Cambly found profits after failing to raise a Series A on TechCrunch Live | TechCrunch

Join TechCrunch Live with Benchmark and Cambly on Feb 1 at 11:30am PT.

Cambly
Nov 30th, 2022
Newsroom

Cambly has raised $60 million in venture funding from top tier firms like Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners, including an impressive list of angel investors.

Finsmes
Jun 8th, 2022
Cambly Raises Usd60M In Funding

Cambly, a San Francisco, CA-based one-on-one video chat app that connects English learners to native English tutors, raised $60m in venture funding. The round was led by Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Katrina Lake (Founder and Former CEO of Stitch Fix), Nathan Blecharczyk (Co-Founder of Airbnb), Michael Siebel (Partner at Y Combinator), [] The post Cambly Raises USD60M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.

Forbes
Jun 8th, 2022
Bessemer Ventures invests into Cambly Inc. in $60M

Founded nearly a decade ago, Cambly has quietly reached the Series B funding stage with $60 million raised in total from venture firms Bessemer Venture Partners and Benchmark.

PRWeb
Apr 14th, 2021
EduSynch partners with Cambly Inc.

EduSynch, an NYC-based online testing and remote proctoring company, has partnered with Cambly, an online English language tutoring platform, to create and administer spoken English exams online.

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