Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer

About the Role

Role Type:
Full‑Time. Reports to VP of Product Engineering. Remote (United States, Europe, Canada, or LATAM).

Compensation: $180,000 to $200,000 per year for US-based applicants. Adjusted contingent on location for applicants based in Canada, LATAM and Europe.

Code Path’s national programs are powered by a custom platform software suite that includes 6–10 different tools ranging from the multi‑step admissions/application process to a custom learning management system, and all the way to our custom gradebook, reporting, and student support systems.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain web-based applications that are the centerpiece of our mission to enhance and revolutionize the educational experience for emerging engineers.

• Lead the charge to modernize our production infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible; transition our stable but aging setup to a more maintainable, scalable infrastructure‑as‑code approach.
• Maintain and modernize our internal libraries and codebases to ensure long‑term scalability and stability.
• Build and deploy greenfield projects using Rails 7.1 with Turbo to help reduce cost per student and enable simultaneous growth.
• Refine our Markdown‑based course materials system to support mastery‑driven learning.
• Scale a high‑throughput system that currently serves tens of thousands of students to support hundreds of thousands more.
• Partner closely with AI leaders from Microsoft, Google, OpenAI, and other specialists on the cutting edge of generative AI R&D; work hands‑on with advanced AI systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain web‑based applications using Ruby on Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, and Django.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including product managers, designers, and other developers to define requirements, implement new features, and fix bugs.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards.
• Write automated tests and ensure applications are thoroughly tested before deployment.
• Keep up‑to‑date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical issues; debug and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other team members.

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a minimum of 5 years using Ruby on Rails.
• Passion for great web products.
• Strong experience with Rails, Sinatra/Padrino, or Django.
• Proficiency with Bootstrap Grid or similar CSS/JS framework for responsive design.
• Experience with Postgre
  
  SQL and database design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Passion for education and desire to make a positive impact in the world.

• Experience using Slim or HAML for clean view templating.
• Experience working with LLMs and Generative AI.
• Familiarity with Docker.
• Experience deploying applications on GCP.
• Experience building ELT/ETL pipelines.

Health & Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer‑covered for employees and dependents), employer‑funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program.

Financial Security: 401(k), employer‑paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection.

Work‑Life Balance:
Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2).

Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support.

Student Loan Forgiveness:
Code Path is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debt.

Additional Perks:
Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings.

$180,000–$200,000 USD (US‑based, adjusted for other regions).

As set forth in Code Path’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.