Software Engineer III

McGraw Hill LLC.•UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Software Engineer III is a proficient contributor with deep domain knowledge in one or more areas. This role operates with increasing autonomy, solving complex problems and starting to mentor others while influencing system-level decisions. The Software Engineer III writes high-quality code, anticipates edge cases, builds for scale, and independently delivers full features while handling ambiguity with confidence. This is a remote position open to applicants authorized to work for any employer within the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
3+ years of applicable experience.
Solid proficiency in front-end and/or back-end modern web development.
Demonstrated ability to independently deliver features with minimal guidance.
Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to anticipate edge cases.
Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly in code review contexts.
Ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations and make informed technical decisions.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production deployment practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience with our tech stack: Go, Java, TypeScript, Angular, AWS, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like CircleCI.
Background in education technology or mission-driven industries.
Familiarity with accessible design principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Write high-quality code that anticipates edge cases and builds for scale.
Independently deliver full features, handling ambiguity with confidence.
Own significant components, driving bug resolution and monitoring strategy.
Provide clear written feedback through code reviews and explain technical tradeoffs effectively.
Influence local designs and mentor 1–2 junior engineers.
Make technical tradeoffs with business context in mind and escalate concerns early.
Support team members and participate in hiring or onboarding activities