Ready to revolutionize education with cutting-edge AI? As our Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be the architect of innovation, crafting the future of learning through our suite of transformative products:

• TeachTap: Bringing history to life in bite-sized, TikTok-style lessons
• TeachTales: Weaving personalized, magical stories that boost comprehension
• TimeBack: Your students’ AI learning companion, integrated seamlessly into their daily apps
• Athena: Delivering measurable academic growth through AI-powered videos and assessments

Imagine shaping products that not only push the boundaries of technology but also profoundly impact how thousands of students learn and grow. If you’re a visionary engineer who thrives on autonomy, strategic influence, and complex challenges, we’re looking for you to lead our technical evolution.
In this role, you’ll have the power to make pivotal technical decisions, drive product direction, and ensure our AI-first approach continues to break new ground in education technology. Your expertise will be the cornerstone of our long-term stability and scalability, as we prioritize thoughtful planning and innovative design.
Are you ready to code the future of learning? Join us in this exhilarating journey where your technical prowess meets educational impact!

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

To thrive in this role and make a significant impact, you’ll need:

• Full-Stack Mastery: At least 1 year of hands-on experience juggling both frontend and backend development. You should be comfortable navigating the entire tech stack.
• SaaS Leadership: A minimum of 2 years as the primary technical decision-maker for a SaaS product. You should have a track record of making strategic technical choices that drove product success.
• Real-World SaaS Experience: At least 4 years working on customer-facing SaaS products. We’re looking for someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities in this space, not just internal or outsourced projects.
• AI Integration Expertise: Practical experience incorporating generative AI into your daily development workflow. You should be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance productivity and innovation.

If you meet these criteria and are passionate about using your skills to revolutionize education, we want to hear from you!

THIS POSITION IS ALSO KNOWN AS:

• Lead Product Engineer
• Senior Software Engineer
• Senior Full-Stack Engineer
• AI Product Engineer

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

As our Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be at the helm of our technical innovation. Your day-to-day will be a thrilling mix of:

• Architecting the Future: Design and implement groundbreaking features that prioritize scalability and long-term impact. Your code will shape how students learn for years to come.
• Bridging Visions: Collaborate with our product visionaries, translating their dreams into technical realities. Lead discussions that align our features with our ambitious educational goals.
• Guarding the Gates: Be the vigilant protector of our products’ stability. Fine-tune performance, predict potential issues, and swiftly resolve any that arise.
• Making Big Moves: Take charge of high-stakes technical decisions that directly influence user experiences and our ability to scale. Your choices will resonate through every line of code and every student’s learning journey.

WHAT YOU WILL NOT BE DOING

We value your expertise and want to ensure your time is spent where it matters most. Here’s what you won’t find on your to-do list:

• Tech Trend Hopping: No chasing after the latest buzzwords or jumping between short-lived projects. We’re in it for the long haul, focusing on sustainable innovation.
• Backroom Coding: Say goodbye to working on internal IT systems or outsourced projects that never see the light of day. Your code will directly impact real students and teachers.
• Meeting Marathons: We respect your time and creative flow. Expect focused, productive discussions instead of endless meetings.
• Infrastructure Firefighting: Our systems are designed to let you focus on innovation, not on putting out fires. No more getting bogged down by tedious infrastructure issues.

To thrive in this role and make a significant impact, you’ll need:

• Full-Stack Mastery: At least 1 year of hands-on experience juggling both frontend and backend development. You should be comfortable navigating the entire tech stack.
• SaaS Leadership: A minimum of 2 years as the primary technical decision-maker for a SaaS product. You should have a track record of making strategic technical choices that drove product success.
• Real-World SaaS Experience: At least 4 years working on customer-facing SaaS products. We’re looking for someone who understands the unique challenges and opportunities in this space, not just internal or outsourced projects.
• AI Integration Expertise: Practical experience incorporating generative AI into your daily development workflow. You should be comfortable leveraging AI to enhance productivity and innovation