Software Engineer – Early Career

Constructive Dialogue Institute

. Build and improve learning-platform features for students, instructors, and CDI staff .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $82,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in building and improving learning-platform features, with a strong foundation in programming languages and web application basics. Capable of utilizing AI development tools, conducting code reviews, and maintaining automated tests while ensuring accessibility and learner-data protection.

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Bachelor's Degree In Computer ScienceExperience With JavaScript Or TypeScriptUnderstanding Of Web Application BasicsAutomated Testing FamiliarityCode Review Experience

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Hard Skills

Programming Language ProficiencyWeb Application DevelopmentAutomated TestingCode ModificationProblem Diagnosis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationFollow-ThroughProblem InvestigationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ReactNext.jsAI Development ToolsSQLSpring Boot

Industry Keywords

Learning PlatformEducation TechnologyAccessibilityLearner-Data ProtectionAI-Assisted Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaJavaScriptNext.jsPythonReactSpringSpring BootSpringBootSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and improve learning-platform features for students, instructors, and CDI staff
Develop learning activities, progress displays, and course and learner management tools
Work with the Senior Technical Lead and Product team to break product needs into clear tasks
Deliver small, well-tested changes
Use AI coding agents to implement features, investigate bugs, and explore unfamiliar code
Review and test AI-generated code before treating it as finished
Diagnose problems by reproducing them, tracing application behavior, and using logs and tests
Write and maintain automated tests
Check user-facing behavior with attention to accessibility, reliability, and learner-data protection
Participate in code reviews
Help monitor and support production systems and build toward incident response
Contribute to AI-assisted development tools and practices, including project context, custom agents, skills, integrations, and agent-assisted code review
Document learning, communicate progress and blockers, and ask for help early
Grow toward full ownership of CDI's learning platform under mentorship from the Senior Technical Lead

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
At least one hands-on engineering project beyond coursework, such as an internship, co-op, job, freelance project, or sustained open-source contribution
Experience working in a shared codebase with code review
Working foundation in at least one programming language
Ability to explain a project, including how it works, decisions made, and problem investigation
Understanding of web application basics, including UI-to-API communication and data storage and retrieval
Ability to read and modify code, solve problems step by step, and test changes
Willingness to direct AI development tools, critically evaluate their output, and ask questions when unclear
Clear communication and follow-through, including responding to feedback, flagging blockers, and asking for help
Motivation for CDI's mission and interest in building learning and skills-practice tools
Preferred: experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and React, Next.js, or similar framework
Preferred: exposure to Java, Spring Boot, or Python
Preferred: familiarity with automated testing or SQL
Preferred: interest in accessible design or education technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off
13 company holidays
Health, vision, and dental plans, with CDI contributing toward premiums
401(k) with 100% match on contributions, up to 3% of pay
Generous annual professional development budget
Up to $500 reimbursement for home office equipment
Up to $50/month reimbursement for home internet or cell phone expenses
Mission-driven culture characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
Flexible schedule within U.S. time zones