Senior Software Engineer

Accountabilities

• • Develop, enhance, and maintain production software supporting an interactive learning platform and its related products.
  • Design and evolve robust data models to support current and future application requirements.
  • Write, profile, troubleshoot, and optimize SQL queries to ensure reliable and high-performing applications.
  • Build and maintain backend services and application functionality using Ruby on Rails.
  • Develop responsive and engaging front-end experiences using JavaScript and modern frameworks such as React.
  • Work with PostgreSQL databases in a production environment, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance.
  • Contribute across a variety of projects, including content authoring tools, AI-powered learning products, student experiences, and core platform capabilities.
  • Collaborate directly with stakeholders across the organization to understand requirements, solve problems, and deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Work autonomously in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of engineering projects and technical decisions.
  • Continuously learn and apply new technologies, engineering practices, and approaches as product and business needs evolve.
  • Contribute to infrastructure and deployment initiatives, with opportunities to support DevOps capabilities where relevant.

  Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience developing with Ruby on Rails in a production environment.
  • Strong experience designing and evolving relational data models.
  • Demonstrated ability to write, profile, analyze, and optimize SQL queries.
  • At least 3 years of experience with JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks, such as React.
  • Production experience working with PostgreSQL.
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the versatility to move between different technical challenges and projects.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working directly with non-engineering stakeholders.
  • Authorization to work in the United States.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
  • DevOps experience is a plus, particularly with Kubernetes, Helm, and related technologies.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Remote-first culture and a distributed team environment.
  • Opportunity to work across diverse engineering projects and technologies.
  • Significant autonomy and ownership within a growing startup environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to technology that expands access to higher education.