Clarity · 23 hours ago
Principal Software Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
8+ years expClarity is modernizing the relationship between schools and families through their platform that simplifies critical functions such as admission and financial aid. They are seeking a Principal Software Engineer who will lead development on key initiatives, design scalable systems, and mentor engineers while leveraging AI to enhance engineering workflows.
EducationFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead development on Clarity’s most critical initiatives, designing and delivering systems that scale with our growth
Build and evolve data models, APIs, and services in Python, Django, and GraphQL
Guide architecture and technical decisions that ensure performance, reliability, and maintainability
Partner with product and design to shape solutions from discovery through delivery, influencing both user experience and system design
Leverage AI to accelerate engineering workflows and set standards for how Clarity uses AI in development
Establish and promote high standards of testing, code quality, and architecture across the team
Mentor and support engineers, helping them grow their technical and problem-solving skills
Represent engineering perspectives across the company and externally, contributing to Clarity’s reputation as an innovator in education technology
Drive cross-team improvements that enhance engineering velocity, product quality, and overall impact
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience building and scaling SaaS products, ideally in early to mid-stage startups
Deep technical expertise across the stack and a track record of solving complex, high-impact problems
Experience leading teams or projects
Excitement to mentor, influence, and raise the bar for others
Ability to balance pragmatism with long-term thinking
Knowledge of when to prioritize velocity and when to invest in craft
Excitement about AI's potential to transform how engineers and products work
Care for building technology that increases access to quality education
Experience with Python, Django, and GraphQL
Experience with Typescript, Remix (React Framework), Tailwind, Django, GraphQL, and Postgres
Applicants MUST reside in one of the specified states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, HI, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI
Company
Clarity
The Clarity platform helps K-12 private schools attract, enroll, and retain today’s families.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (3)
2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (4)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$6.5M2025-02-11Series Unknown· $1.5M
2024-02-06Series Unknown· $5M
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