Senior Software Engineer

Schoolhouse.world

. Own full-stack features used by hundreds of thousands of learners and tutors worldwide .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $197,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in full-stack software engineering with a focus on user-centered product development, leveraging technologies such as TypeScript, Node.js, React, and Next.js. Proven ability to lead projects from conception through deployment while ensuring code quality and team collaboration.

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Full-Stack Software EngineeringTypeScriptNode.jsReactNext.js

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentCode QualityPrototypingUser-Focused Product BuildingRisk Anticipation

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

PostgresAWSGCP

Industry Keywords

Ed-TechMobile App Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNext.jsNode.jsPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own full-stack features used by hundreds of thousands of learners and tutors worldwide
Work directly with designers and stakeholders to build experiments and streamline operations
Define problems with users and teammates, contribute product ideas, and lead work from prototypes and experiments through deployment
Break ambiguous work into manageable steps and coordinate contributions when needed
Write simple, readable code and improve patterns for future work
Support teammate growth through code reviews and pairing sessions
Build scalable, safe interactions between students and tutors
Participate in the interview process, including code reading, product ideation, programming, systems design, culture fit, and reference calls

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a full-stack software engineer
Track record of leading full-stack projects from ambiguous problem through launch and iteration
Ability to anticipate risks and balance speed, quality, and user experience tradeoffs
Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, and Postgres, or ability to ramp up quickly
User-focused product-building approach
Ability to move quickly while maintaining code quality
Ability to work independently and fill gaps as needed
Availability to work in a US timezone
Bonus: deep technical experience with TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Postgres, AWS, and GCP
Bonus: experience building mobile apps
Bonus: experience in education or ed-tech

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote with flexible working hours
Unlimited PTO
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Work-from-home stipend
Professional development budget
Health, dental, and vision insurance for US employees
Semesterly retreats
Monthly regional meetups