Senior Software Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote, United States
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $140,000 to $160,000 per year

About the Role: CodePath is dedicated to transforming higher education by creating the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders. We achieve this by delivering industry-vetted courses and career support specifically designed for first-generation and low-income students. Our programs connect students with senior engineers, facilitate internships at top companies, and empower them to become future tech leaders. With a community of 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now employed at 2,000 companies, CodePath is actively reshaping the tech workforce and future industries.

CodePath's national programs are supported by a custom software platform suite comprising 6-10 distinct tools. These tools manage everything from multi-step admissions and applications to a custom learning management system, gradebook, reporting, and student support systems.

CodePath is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of web applications that significantly enhance the educational experience for aspiring engineers. We are looking for an individual who thrives in ambiguous environments, values autonomy, and is passionate about our mission to revolutionize college computer science education and support underserved communities.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a focused engineering team, working closely with stakeholders to understand the needs of our students and staff. You will have a voice in deciding which features to develop and will own the execution of those plans. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google, and OpenAI, providing hands-on experience with advanced AI systems.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web-based applications using technologies such as Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and fellow developers, to define project requirements, implement new features, and resolve bugs.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Actively participate in code reviews to ensure high code quality and adherence to standards.
• Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure comprehensive application testing before deployment.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and other technical challenges.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues efficiently as they arise.

Ideal Candidate Projects

• Developing greenfield projects using Ruby on Rails to reduce operational costs and expand our reach to more students.
• Creating a Django-based AI companion to provide guidance and support to students throughout their CodePath journey.
• Enhancing our Markdown-based course materials to support mastery-driven learning methodologies.
• Scaling existing systems that have successfully supported tens of thousands of students.

Application Instructions

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