Staff Software Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential edtech organization that is scaling its learning platform to serve a rapidly growing student population. Our client has built sophisticated web applications that power admissions, course delivery, grading, career coaching, and reporting for thousands of learners across hundreds of institutions.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll lead technical architecture, product direction, and team capacity across the full stack. This is a high-ownership role where you'll work directly with stakeholders to understand user needs, shape what gets built, and lead execution from concept to delivery. You'll move fluidly between infrastructure decisions and greenfield product work, with the autonomy to make consequential technical choices.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates in the United States, Canada, Europe, and LATAM.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build web applications across Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django that directly support the platform's educational mission
• Make critical technical decisions on infrastructure, data modeling, API design, and emerging technologies with full ownership of tradeoffs
• Build new functionality to create sophisticated tools and extend platform capabilities to new learner populations
• Reimagine and migrate core platform components to modernize the technology stack
• Integrate AI/ML technology to support mastery-driven, adaptive learning experiences
• Scale systems to support exponential growth in user base
• Set code quality standards through reviews, architectural guidance, and constructive feedback
• Write meaningful automated tests that address real edge cases
• Identify performance bottlenecks and systemic issues proactively
• Mentor engineers and elevate the technical capabilities of the team

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years with Ruby on Rails
• Familiarity with Claude Code or similar AI development tools and related best practices
• Systems-thinking orientation with consideration for scalability, maintainability, and failure modes
• Strong PostgreSQL and database design skills, including complex queries, indexing strategies, and schema evolution
• Working familiarity with the full web stack, from infrastructure to CSS
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions in small, autonomous team environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to non-technical stakeholders
• Passion for education and creating positive impact

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in higher education or edtech environments
• Direct experience working with LLMs and generative AI in production
• Familiarity with Docker, Ansible, and/or Terraform
• Experience deploying on GCP

How We Work With You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations to connect exceptional engineering talent with high-impact opportunities. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will screen your background and qualifications. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the hiring company directly—all communication and coordination will flow through Get A Job.ai to ensure the best candidate experience.

Benefits

This is a full-time, 100% remote position. Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with high employer contribution for employees and dependents
• Employer-funded healthcare reimbursement and FSAs
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Annual year-end company closure (December 24 – January 2)
• $1,000 annual professional development stipend
• Home office setup support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Additional perks including pet wellness plans and marketplace savings

Compensation: $170,000–$190,000 USD annually for US-based candidates, adjusted for candidates based in Canada, LATAM, and Europe.

Get A Job.ai is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse and inclusive teams. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.