Staff Software Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Design and develop web applications utilizing Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django that align with CodePath’s mission.

• Make significant technical decisions regarding infrastructure, data modeling, API design, and emerging technologies, while managing trade-offs.

• Establish high standards for code quality through reviews, architectural guidance, and constructive feedback.

• Create automated tests that capture real-world edge cases.

• Detect performance bottlenecks and systemic issues before they escalate into outages.

• Mentor fellow engineers and elevate the technical capabilities of the team.

• Lead efforts in architecture, product direction, team capacity, and the long-term technical roadmap.

• Collaborate directly with stakeholders to understand the needs of students and staff, determine what should be developed, and oversee execution.

• Develop new Rails functionalities and tools tailored for users and diverse learner populations.

• Innovate platform components while transitioning from Sinatra to Rails.

• Incorporate AI/ML technologies into the platform for mastery-driven, adaptive learning experiences.

• Scale the system to support hundreds of thousands of students, expanding from a base of tens of thousands.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years focused on Ruby on Rails.

• Familiarity with Claude Code or similar development tools and associated best practices.

• A systems-thinking approach, considering factors such as scalability, maintainability, and failure modes.

• Proficient in PostgreSQL and database design, including complex queries, indexing strategies, and schema evolution.

• Working knowledge of the complete web stack, from infrastructure through to CSS.

• Proven ability to guide technical decisions within a small, self-sufficient team environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey technical trade-offs to non-engineers.

• A strong passion for education and a commitment to making a positive impact.

• Familiarity with the higher education sector or edtech environments.

• Hands-on experience with LLMs and generative AI in production settings.

• Knowledge of Docker, Ansible, and/or Terraform.

• Experience with deployments on GCP.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 90% employer coverage for employees and their dependents.

• Employer-funded healthcare reimbursement.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.

• Identity theft protection services.

• Generous paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays throughout the year.

• 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave.

• Annual company closure from December 24 to January 2.

• $1,000 annual stipend for professional development.

• Support for home office setup.

• Designated employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

• Pet wellness plans available.

• Access to legal services.

• Discounts on home and auto insurance.

• Exclusive savings through marketplace programs.

• Position is fully remote.