Amplify · 3 hours ago
Staff Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expAmplify is a pioneer in K–12 education, leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. In the Staff Software Engineer role, you will drive technical excellence and innovation, developing scalable software solutions and integrating AI models into the learning platform while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Shape and build high-quality, robust, scalable software solutions that help Amplify build and maintain a best-in-class learning platform
Design and implement the integration of AI models into our platform: develop AI-based tooling to support teachers in classroom orchestration, lesson planning, lesson customization, and coaching
Be part of our architecture and technical leadership team: review, inform and strategize around technical decisions for our systems and devX
Develop TypeScript code across front-end and back-end components including automated tests and related tooling
Review code from other engineers on the team, bringing your keen eye for pragmatic and elegant solutions to challenging problems
Collaborate with our DevOps team in developing, managing and monitoring our deployment processes and infrastructure
Ensure that our software meets the needs of all students and works reliably in real classrooms. Engaging in proactive testing and monitoring of our systems and guaranteeing a good experience for our end users
Participate in a collaborative learning environment within Amplify engineering: reviewing code from other engineers and participating in learning sessions to foster best practices and engineering culture
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree or training
5+ years of professional software development experience
2+ years' experience with a modern frontend framework (e.g. React)
3+ years experience with server-side development (e.g. NodeJS)
Experience with database technologies (e.g. MongoDB)
Experience deploying production systems in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Understanding of good software design and modern software engineering practices
Strong problem solving ability and experience working within complex systems and large code bases
Ability to work in a fast paced, collaborative setting and engage in self-driven learning
Ability to articulate technical concepts verbally and in writing
A passion for working on education products and a desire to make them more equitable and accessible
Preferred
Experience with the languages and frameworks we use: TypeScript, Node.js, Express, Nx, React, ESBuild
Experience with the datastore we use: MongoDB
Experience in managing cloud-based infrastructure using tools like AWS, Datadog, Terraform, and Docker
Experience (professional or personal) with using and integrating the latest AI Technologies: Large Language Models, Model Context Protocol, Automatic Speech Recognition, Computer Vision, etc
Proficiency in automated testing techniques, with experience in testing frameworks like Jest and WebdriverIO
Experience in education or ed-tech
Benefits
401(k) plan
Stock options
Competitive health insurance and mental health options
Basic life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Access to best-in-class development programs
Company
Amplify
A pioneer in K–12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and formative assessment.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215MKey Investors
Cox Enterprises
2023-05-23Series C
2021-10-26Series Unknown· $215M
Leadership Team
Nathan Potter
Senior Vice President Engineering
Philipp Legner
VP of Mathigon
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