You will join a high-impact engineering team building a platform that bridges global skill gaps through applied learning programs. Operating like a startup within a larger organization, you will develop AI-driven tools to help companies realize the impact of modern technology while scaling systems that provide equitable access to economic opportunity.
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New York City, United StatesNot Disclosed
Senior Software Engineer at Well-funded global edtech scale-up
Are you a Senior Engineer looking to use your skills for genuine social impact? Join a well-funded global edtech scale-up in New York City where you'll build AI-driven platforms that bridge the skills gap and provide equitable access to economic opportunity. You'll enjoy a startup-like culture of autonomy, dedicated '10% time' for innovation, and the chance to lead greenfield projects that change lives at scale. If you're motivated by technical excellence and mission-driven work, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career while helping others succeed.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Well-funded global edtech scale-up
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, event-driven systems to support a world-class admissions and learning experience.
- Collaborate across functional squads to solve complex engineering challenges related to international growth and AI integration.
- Mentor other team members and promote engineering excellence to ensure a scalable and delightful internal development experience.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses 5+ years of experience in cross-functional product teams with a proven track record of delivering scalable architectures.
- Demonstrates a proactive, adaptable mindset with the ability to own technical problems from initial requirements through to production support.
- Values sustainable high-velocity work and is comfortable making pragmatic trade-offs to deliver meaningful change at pace.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work on a mission-driven platform that directly impacts the career trajectories and lives of thousands of individuals worldwide.
- Enjoy a high-autonomy environment with "10% time" to experiment with new technologies, open-source projects, and technical prototyping.
- Build and scale greenfield AI products within a mature, well-funded organization backed by top-tier global venture capital firms.
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