Staff Software Engineer (Full Stack/Backend)

Ellevation Education, a mission-driven company with 11+ years of experience, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their instructional product domain. This role involves working with engineering managers and two instructional product teams to create value, primarily focusing on backend development (Python, Postgres, AWS Lambda) while also being comfortable with frontend (React).

The ideal candidate should have 7+ years of software development experience, including API and Database design, and be proficient in modern backend technologies on AWS. Deep experience in at least one modern language (e.g., Python, Go, C#) is required, along with exposure to React and/or JavaScript.

As a Staff Engineer, you'll contribute to broader discussions guiding Ellevation's architecture evolution and help team members level up on complex system design and implementation. The role requires versatility in learning new technologies, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for building great products through technology.

Ellevation offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $190,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits. The company values diversity, creativity, and new perspectives, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Key responsibilities include:

• Generating options, weighing tradeoffs, and assessing risks in software development
• Contributing across different parts of the tech stack
• Promoting a collaborative and iterative product development environment
• Participating in architectural discussions and mentoring team members

Ellevation provides various perks, including:

• Professional development opportunities
• Company and team offsites
• Collaborative workspace in Boston (for those who prefer in-person work)
• Remote and in-person engagement activities
• Wellness programming

Join Ellevation in their mission to help English Learners achieve their highest aspirations while being part of a dynamic, growing team in the education technology sector.