Staff Software Engineer
RemoteHunter · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- CA$184,500 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Lead new AI-guided educational resource platform development.
- Improve access to public education for millions.
- Utilize TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL.
- Provide senior technical leadership and mentorship.
- Work remotely with flexible work options.
About the role
About Our Client
This organization operates in the education technology sector, addressing the limitations of traditional education systems that struggle to meet the diverse and evolving needs of young learners. It provides flexible and engaging online learning experiences as both a supplement and alternative to conventional education by connecting learners with a global community of teachers and peers. Since launching its live online classes marketplace in 2017, the organization has expanded its offerings from secular homeschoolers to enrichment and academic learning, integrated AI technologies, and grown its international community, serving over one million learners with significant annual bookings.
About the Opportunity
The Staff Software Engineer will lead the development of a new product platform designed to help millions of families discover and access publicly funded educational resources through a personalized, AI-guided planning experience. This role is central to driving complex engineering projects that improve user access to alternative education options, contributing to the organization's goal of easing navigation in publicly funded education.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex engineering initiatives across personalized discovery, payments, reimbursement workflows, and supply eligibility
- Collaborate with Product, Design, Data, and Engineering leadership to align on priorities, tradeoffs, risks, and strategy
- Apply an AI-native development approach and contribute to establishing AI development best practices
- Mentor engineers and influence technical direction through collaboration and expertise
- Participate in agile ceremonies, production deployments, and on-call rotations
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of software engineering experience
- Proficiency in full-stack development using TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL
- Proven experience in AI-native development and leading teams in this area
- Demonstrated senior technical leadership with experience setting direction and making architectural decisions
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to clarify technical complexities
- Preferably experience in EdTech, search and discovery systems, marketplace technologies, or high-growth startup environments
Pay Range and Compensation Package
- Salaries reflect local compensation and cost of living across US and Canada
- Canada: $164,000 - $205,000 CAD annually
- US Tier 1 (San Francisco Bay Area, New York City): $158,950 - $198,000
- US Tier 2 (Other major metros): $135,108 - $168,300
- US Tier 3 (Other locations): $118,800 - $148,500
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salaries, stock options, retirement plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance including fertility and family planning coverage
- Generous paid time off and family leave policies
- Hybrid and remote work options with support for home office setup and connectivity
- Budgets for professional development, diversity, equity, inclusion learning, and children's education
- Employee donation matching and support for nonprofit programs
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.
Key skills/competency
- Staff Software Engineer
- Full-stack Development
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- AI-native Development
- Technical Leadership
- EdTech
Skills & topics
- Staff Software Engineer
- Software Engineering
- Full Stack Development
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- GraphQL
- PostgreSQL
- AI
- EdTech
- Remote
- Senior Engineer
- Technical Lead
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7+ years of experience and proficiency in TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL, emphasizing AI-native development and technical leadership.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Showcase your understanding of the EdTech sector and your passion for improving educational access. Mention specific examples of leading complex engineering initiatives.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on full-stack development concepts, AI-native approaches, architectural design, and be ready to discuss your experience with setting technical direction.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Be ready to share examples of how you've effectively collaborated with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to achieve project goals.
- Understand the company's mission: Research the organization's impact on education and how this role contributes to their vision of making educational resources more accessible.
Technical preparation
Master TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL.,Develop AI-native solutions and best practices.,Design scalable system architectures.,Practice explaining complex technical decisions.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading a complex engineering initiative.,How do you mentor junior engineers effectively?,Explain a time you influenced technical direction.,How do you handle tradeoffs and risks?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Staff Software Engineer at this company?
- Salaries for the Staff Software Engineer role vary based on location within the US and Canada. In Canada, the range is $164,000 - $205,000 CAD annually. For US Tier 1 locations like San Francisco Bay Area and New York City, it's $158,950 - $198,000. US Tier 2 major metros offer $135,108 - $168,300, and US Tier 3 locations range from $118,800 - $148,500 annually.
- Is the Staff Software Engineer position remote?
- Yes, the Staff Software Engineer position offers hybrid and remote work options, with support for home office setup and connectivity.
- What are the core technical skills required for the Staff Software Engineer role?
- The core technical skills include proficiency in full-stack development using TypeScript, React, Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. Experience in AI-native development and establishing AI development best practices is also crucial.
- What kind of technical leadership experience is expected for this Staff Software Engineer position?
- The role requires demonstrated senior technical leadership, including experience setting technical direction, making architectural decisions, and mentoring other engineers. Leading teams in AI-native development is also highly valued.
- What is the company's mission and how does this role contribute to it?
- The company's mission is to address the limitations of traditional education by providing flexible, engaging online learning experiences and connecting learners with a global community. This Staff Software Engineer role is central to developing a new platform that helps families discover and access publicly funded educational resources, thereby easing navigation in publicly funded education.
- What is the minimum years of experience required for the Staff Software Engineer role?
- A minimum of 7 years of software engineering experience is required for this Staff Software Engineer position.
- What benefits are offered to employees at this company?
- Employees receive competitive salaries, stock options, retirement plans, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (including fertility and family planning coverage), generous paid time off and family leave, support for remote work, and budgets for professional development and education.