Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Interactives

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Create innovative interactive building blocks that engage learners and make mastering foundational concepts an enjoyable experience.

• Develop clear and expressive APIs intended for both experts and AIs.

• Take ownership of the technical execution of learning experiences from conception to launch within a cross-functional team that relies on your expertise to prioritize our users' needs.

• Produce straightforward, robust, and readable code that can be easily maintained and extended by teammates and future engineers.

• Foster a culture of excellence within your pod by setting high standards for transparency and mutual accountability.

• Regularly consider: *How does this affect our learners?*

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in web-centric software engineering, preferably with significant experience in game development, animation, or interactive media.

• Driven by the goal of building robust, maintainable, AI-compatible software systems that enhance user experiences and business outcomes.

• Committed to selecting the most suitable tool for each task — even if it’s unfamiliar or seemingly mundane.

• Enjoy tackling technical challenges in a manner that is simple enough for an intern to grasp and build upon.

• Have a favorite product and can clearly express your thoughts on what makes it a joy to use.

• Continuously experimenting with AI tools and workflows, having leveraged them to achieve unexpectedly high levels of productivity.

• Lack of experience with a particular technology is not a disqualification; however, familiarity with Elm or other functional programming languages would enable a quicker start.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care plans with 100% of premiums covered for medical, dental, and vision for employees.

• Flexible paid time off, averaging around 6 weeks per year (including federal holidays).

• Provision of home office equipment.

• Professional development stipend.

• Complimentary food available at our offices.