Remote Senior Software Engineer

Description:

• Teaching Lab, a remote education non-profit, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team.
• The role will focus on Podsie, an educational technology web application for K-12 teachers and students, aiming to improve student learning outcomes through evidence-based strategies.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing personalized learning algorithms, building core features, and developing innovations to enhance the learning experience.
• The Senior Software Engineer will contribute to a National Science Foundation-funded research project on improving STEM K-12 learning through spaced retrieval practice.
• The position involves product development, applied research, and supporting the NSF grant project to maximize student learning outcomes.
• The role may also involve working on other innovative projects in the future.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum five years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Rails, React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Postgres.
• Strong problem-solving skills, communication, collaboration, and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Passion for improving educational outcomes and using technology to impact student learning.
• Experience in system design, scalability, security, and optimizing software performance.
• Desire to create inclusive digital experiences and a commitment to best practices in software development.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual salary range of $125,000 - $189,074.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the continental United States.
• Chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on educational equity.
• Engage in a National Science Foundation research project to advance STEM education.
• Collaborate with a diverse team dedicated to improving student learning outcomes.