Associate Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement well-structured, documented RESTful APIs for efficient data sharing between applications

• Create secure and privacy-compliant data pipelines that provide actionable insights for school administrators

• Develop cross-platform code that is optimized for varying memory and network constraints

• Assess performance and troubleshoot complex issues utilizing Datadog, Alert Logic, and AWS CloudWatch

• Architect algorithms aimed at selecting targeted student activities

• Construct front-end components, assessments, and reporting pages

• Simulate student activity at scale to enhance stability, scalability, and security

• Enhance deployment and testing pipelines

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams

• Review pull requests and provide mentorship to team members

• Engage in cross-team knowledge-sharing workshops

• Develop digital curriculum and assessment tools that empower K–12 educators and students

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field

• Strong foundation in computer science and software engineering principles

• Proficient in writing code in at least two different programming languages, preferably Python, JavaScript, and/or Java/J2EE

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Knowledge of effective software design and contemporary software engineering practices

• Experience with front-end technologies such as React and Redux is preferred

• Familiarity with back-end frameworks like Node.js, AWS Lambdas, and AWS AppSync GraphQL is preferred

• Knowledge of Linux, Docker, AWS, Datadog, Terraform, Jenkins, DynamoDB, Postgres, and AWS S3 is preferred

• Experience in user authentication or within the education/ed-tech sector is preferred

• Background check is required upon selection

• Must possess legal authorization to work in the United States

• Must be willing to travel to the headquarters in New York for in-person onboarding or as necessary during employment

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• 401(k) plan

• Competitive health insurance

• Mental health options

• Basic life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Access to top-tier development programs

• Remote work arrangement

• In-person onboarding or occasional travel to headquarters in New York