Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer

• We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer who’s pragmatic about how software gets built, cares about the people who use it, and is comfortable operating across the stack
• You’ll write and review both code and tests, own what you ship in production, and help the engineers around you get better. We expect you’ll use AI thoughtfully and pragmatically, knowing where it can help you be more productive and that it will never replace your own good judgment
• Writing, testing, and shipping code. You’ll work across the stack, primarily in React and TypeScript on the front end, with Node.js and AWS underneath. What you build will be used in real classrooms every day, so you care about getting it right, not just getting it done
• Owning what you ship. You’re responsible for the code you put into production, including monitoring, debugging, and incident response. You understand that blamelessness and responsibility are part of the same spectrum of ownership
• Improving the codebase. You bring a sharp eye for clarity, maintainability, and pragmatic tradeoffs. You catch the things that will cause problems down the line, and you’re proud of how much code you refactor and delete
• Helping the engineers around you to get better. Whether through code review, pairing, or mentorship, you raise the team’s level, not just the codebase. You’re generous with what you know and direct about what you see
• Building with AI. AI is changing how software gets developed, and you’re actively engaged with that shift. You use these tools to work with more confidence, not to replace your own knowledge and judgment
• Collaborating across disciplines. You work with product managers, designers, and education experts to turn complex requirements into software that makes sense to the people who use it. You push back when a requirement doesn’t hold up technically, and you listen when someone who’s been in a classroom tells you your design doesn’t work there

Benefits

• Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
• Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
• Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
• We are considering candidates for both the Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer level and the Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer level. You’ll be considered for the level that best aligns with your relevant experience, qualifications, and interview performance
• Backend & Systems: 5+ years of hands-on experience with modern backend web technologies, including Node.js, and the ability to reason about scalable, maintainable service design
• Frontend Development: 5+ years of hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks, including React, to build production-grade user experiences
• Education & Experience: BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent degree or training, with 5+ years of professional full-stack software development experience
• Software Design & Engineering Practices: Strong understanding of good software design principles and modern engineering practices, with experience working in complex systems and large codebases
• Mission Alignment: A genuine passion for education products and a commitment to building tools that are more equitable and accessible for all learners
• Communication & Collaboration: Ability to articulate technical concepts clearly, verbally and in writing, and to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment through self-driven learning
• Don’t let a missing qualification stop you from applying. We hire for potential and curiosity as much as experience. If this role sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you
• Languages and Frameworks: Experience with Java
• Testing: Proficiency in automated testing techniques using frameworks like Jest and WebdriverIO
• Data Stores: Experience with modern data stores such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Mongo, and Snowflake
• Cloud Infrastructure: Hands-on experience managing cloud-based infrastructure using tools like Serverless, Datadog, Terraform, and Docker
• Ed-Tech Experience: Prior experience in education or ed-tech environments